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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Water Center

School of Natural Resources

Welcome to the Water Center


Access some of the best information about water in Nebraska and the Great Plains...everything from groundwater and irrigation to river systems, drinking water and wetlands. 


Top Ten Water Challenges


News and Events

"Kearney Hub" Newspaper Articles

"Kearney Hub" newspaper articles, by Lori Potter, are from the June 3-5 summer water and natural resources tour to the Republican River basin in Nebraska and Kansas.

Other News


Water Center History Books Available

History of the Water CenterCopies of the History of the UNL Water Center From 1964-2008 are available first-come, first-served while limited quantities remain.

This first-ever comprehensive history of the UNL Water Center dates from its inception as a program within the UNL Conservation and Survey Division to the present (more).


The Water Center

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Water Center implements and facilitates water and water-related research, extension, teaching and public outreach programming within the University of Nebraska system as a part of NU's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the School of Natural Resources.

IANR Conversations

Kyle HoaglandKyle Hoagland explains the mission of the UNL Water Center that he directs (the media files are located towards the bottom of the web page).


Upcoming Events

July 28 – August 1
Modeling as an Assessment Tool for Adaptive Management
Web Site | Brochure

September 12
Noon to 1:00 pm
Brown bag seminar for faculty on Effective Graduate Recruiting Strategies. Details to come.

October 16, 2008
Water Colloquium

October 14-15, 2009
Platte River Symposium


Water Current

Spring 2008

Water Current Cover


Nebraska Water

Enjoy these pictures of several Nebraska water features.