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From 'History of the UNL Water Center, from 1964 to 2008', Appendix A "Water Center Projects," School of Natural Resources: Karen E. Stork and Steven W. Ress, pp. 70-78.

Introduction

This lists some of the projects funded through the Water Center since its inception.  Most listed were supported by federal funds through the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 and its amendments (unless otherwise noted).  Projects are listed by decade, and in most cases the project leader is included (if known).  This is not an exhaustive list of Water Center projects, but it does provide an indication of the water issues that were considered important through the years.

Because this listing was developed from various sources and multiple formats, we apologize if all project leaders are not included, are not listed correctly, or their University affiliations are incorrect.

Projects are listed by decade: 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s

1960s

  • Energy Sources for Evapotranspiration in the Plains Region, Norman J. Rosenberg, Department of  Agricultural Engineering,1965-69
  • Engineering Phases of land Treatment Related to Increasing Water Use Efficiency and Storage Efficiency of Rainfall, Howard Wittmuss, Agricultural Engineering, 1966-69
  • Input-Output Analysis of Water Use for Nebraska Industries, A.W. Epp and Maurice Baker, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1966-70
  • Internal Water Status of Plants, Jerry Eastin, Charles Sullivan and Kinbacher, Department of Agronomy, 1966-1969
  • Mechanics of Bank Seepage in Natural Streams During Flood Flows, Sarpkaya, 1966-67
  • Brackish Water Purification by Biological Fuel Cell-Powered Electrodialysis, William Scheller, Department of Chemical Engineering, 1966-70
  • Water Quality Practices in Midland Meat Packing Plants, Loyd Fisher and Maurice Baker, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1966-69
  • Eminent Domain, Richard Harnsberger, College of Law, 1967
  • Surface Properties of Teflon Film in Saline Water Processes, L. Tao, Department of Chemical Engineering, 1967-68
  • Utilization of the Storage Potential of River Valley Aquifers, Ralph Marlette, Department of Civil Engineering, 1967-70
  • Conjunctive Use of Ground and Surface Waters, Richard Harnsberger, College of Law, 1969-70

1970s

  • Animal Waste Utilization for Pollution Abatement (Technology and Economics), Otis Cross, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1970-71.
  • Eutrophication of Small Reservoirs in the Great Plains, Gary Hergenrader, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, 1970-72.          
  • Physiological and Biochemical Response of Plants to Different Internal Water Potentials,  Kinbacher, C. Sullivan, Department of Agronomy, 1970-72.
  • Economic and Technical Aspects of the Use of Mathematical Models in State Water Resources Planning Programs, Warren Viessman, Jr., Water Center, 1970.
  • Evaluation of Methods for Improving Water Use Efficiency Through Simultaneous Determination of Field Evapotranspiration and Photosynthesis, Norman Rosenberg, 1970-72.
  • Nebraska Droughts: A Study of Their Past Chronological and Spatial Extent with Implications for the Future, Merlin Lawson, Department of Geography, 1971.
  • A Survey of the Woody Phreatophytes of the Republican River in Nebraska, P. Rand, Department of Botany, 1971.
  • Influence of Fertilizer Practices on Environmental Quality (Phase I), Robert Olson, Department of Agronomy, 1971-72.
  • Conjunctive Use of Ground and Surface Waters, Richard Harnsberger, College of Law, 1971-72
  • Ecological Impact of Surface Water Impoundments in the Great Plains Area, Michael Cowan, Department of Biology, 1971-72.
  • Concurrent Growth of Bacteria and Algae in a Closed Vessel, Peter Reilly, Department of Chemistry, 1971-72.
  • A Simulation of the Effects of Dynamic Water Pricing Policies, Marshall Gysi, Department of Civil Engineering, 1971-72.
  • Mobility and Deactivation of Herbicides in Soil-Water Systems, Terry Lavy, Department of Agronomy, 1971-74.
  • Water Quality Models for Urban and Suburban Areas, Dewey Andersen, Department of Civil Engineering, 1971-74.
  • Animal Waste Utilization for Pollution Abatement (Phase II), Otis Cross, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1971-74.
  • Hydrological Models for Poorly Defined Drainage Areas, Warren Viessman, Jr., Water Center, 1971-73.
  • Aerobic Treatment of Feedlot Runoff Water, Terry McGhee, Department of Civil Engineering, 1972.
  • Dynamic Model for Urban Hydrologic Systems, Alvin Surkan, Department of Computer Sciences, 1972-73.
  • Protection of a Unique Ecological Area Through Improved Irrigation and Fertility Management, Paul Fischbach, Darrell Watts, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1973.
  • Influence of Fertilizer Practices on Environmental Quality (Phase II), Robert Olson, Department of Agronomy, 1973-74.
  • Practical Treatment of Feedlot Runoff Water, Terry McGhee, Department of Civil Engineering, 1973-74.
  • Pollution of Irrigation Waters by Plant Pathogenic Organisms, James Steadman, Department of Plant Pathology, 1973-75.           
  • Biological Control of Water Loss, C. Sullivan, Kinbacher and Jerry Eastin, Department of Agronomy, 1973-75.
  • Recharge Simulation Model, Deane Manbeck, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1973-75.
  • Disposal of Cattle Feedlot Runoff on Agricultural Land, Howard Wittmuss, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1973-75.
  • Biological Control of Sphaerotilus natans and Other Related Species in Wastewaters, T. Thompson, Department of Microbiology, 1973-75.           
  • Seasonal Water Use of Irrigated Pasture Grasses Under Permanent-Set Irrigation, James Nichols, 1973-76.
  • Water Quality Study of Nonpoint Source of Agricultural Runoff, Dewey Andersen, Department of Civil Engineering, 1974-75.
  • Biological Control of Blue-Green Algae, Eugene Martin, Department of Microbiology, 1974-76.
  • Alternatives in Area Management of Groundwater, Loyd Fischer, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1974-76.
  • A Regional Model for Predicting Great Plains Evapotranspiration, Norman Rosenberg, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1974-76.
  • Improved Water and Fertility Management for Irrigation Systems, Paul Fischbach, Darrell Watts,
    Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1974-77.
  • Upflow Filtration of Oxidation Pond Effluent, Terry McGhee, Department of Civil Engineering , 1975.
  • Investigation of Laser Raman Spectroscopy for Analysis of Water Quality, Frank Ullman, Department of Chemistry, 1975-76.
  • Detection of a Potential Health Hazard in Recreational and Other Surface Waters, William O’Dell, UNO, 1975-77.
  • Computer Modeling to Maximize Water Use Efficiency and Reduce Energy in Irrigation, James Gilley, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1975-77.
  • Herbicide Transport in Soils Under Center Pivot Irrigation Systems, Terry Lavy, Department of Agronomy, 1975-77.
  • Validation and Implementation of a Simplified Streamflow Simulator, Alvin Surkan, Department of Computer Sciences, 1975-77.
  • Mapping Model for Determining Land Suitable for Irrigation, Richard Hoffman, Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, FY 1975-77.
  • Application of Enzyme Methods to the Determination of Pollutants in Water, Khem Shahani,
    Department of Food Science, 1975-78.
  • Irrigation Management – A Mechanism for Saving Energy and Water, Paul Fischbach, Darrell Watts, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1975-78.
  • Wastewater Treatment and Reuse by the Soil-Plant System, James Gilley, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1976-77.
  • Groundwater Recharge Model and Field Project Implementations, Deane Manbeck, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1976-77.
  • Pollution of Irrigation Reuse Water by Plant Pathogens, James Steadman, Department of Plant Pathology, 1976-78.
  • The Production of Mucilage of Diatoms in McConaughy, Pawnee and Yankee Hill Lakes and the Role of This Material in the Aquatic Environment, James Rosowski,  School of Life Sciences, 1976-78.
  • Physiological Aspects of Plant Water Use Efficiency, Charles Sullivan, Department of Agronomy, 1976-78.
  • Nitrogen Source Differentiation Through Carbon Isotopes, Roy Spalding, Conservation and Survey Division, 1977.
  • Nitrogen Losses from Sprinkler-Applied Nitrogen Fertilizer, Gary Hergert, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 1977-78.
  • Improved Water and Fertility Management for Irrigation Systems (Phase II), Paul Fischbach,
    Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1977-79.
  • Corrosion in Water Distribution Systems, Donald Johnson, College of Engineering, 1977-79.
  • Analysis of Seasonal Persistence of Climate in Nebraska, Merlin Lawson, Department of Geography, 1978.
  • Comparison of Evapotranspiration Rates in the Platte River of Nebraska: 1938 vs 1978, Harold Nagel, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1978.
  • Surface and Groundwater Study of the White River, Dawes County, Nebraska, Agenbroad,
    University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1978.
  • Development of a Multi-Objective Screening Model for Water Resources Planning in Nebraska, Jerald Dauer, Department of Mathematics, 1978-79.
  • Region-wide Irrigation Scheduling by Local Evapotranspiration Measurement, Walter Trimmer,
    Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 1978-79.
  • Impact of an Introduced Fish Species (Morone americana) on the Fisheries Resources of Nebraska, Royce Ballinger, E. J. Peters, School of Life Sciences, 1978-79.
  • Remotely Sensed Crop Temperature for Water Resources Management, Blaine Blad, Center for Agricultural Meteorology and Climatology, 1978-80.
  • Economic Evaluation of Groundwater Policy Alternatives in the Northern Great Plains, Ray Supalla, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1978-80.
  • Analysis of Legal and Institutional Arrangements Affecting Water Allocation and Use in Nebraska, J. David Aiken, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1979-80.
  • Empirically Derived Probability Estimates of Drought Parameters for the Western United States back to 1700 A.D., Merlin Lawson, Department of Geography, 1979-80.
  • Ferrate Ion: Potential Uses in Advanced Wastewater Treatment, James Carr, Department of Chemistry, 1979-81.
  • Variability in Crop Physiological and Morphological Characteristics Controlling Water Use Efficiency and Grain Yield, Jerry Eastin, et al, Department of Agronomy, 1979-81.
  • Water and Energy Conservation Using Center-Pivot Irrigation and Reduced Tillage Systems, James Gilley, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1979-81.
  • The Biological Regulation of Bloom-Causing Blue-Green Algae, Eugene Martin, School of Life Sciences, 1979-81.
  • Improvement of Irrigation Scheduling Techniques for Corn with Variable Corn Maturity Range, Plant Population and Water Supply Availability, Darrell Watts, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1979-80.
  • Public Attitudes of Nebraskans Toward Water Policy, Susan Welch, Department of Political Science, 1979-80.

1980s

  • Measurement of Actual Transpiration of Native Grass Stands as a Component of Nebraska Sandhills Groundwater Hydrology, Ty Harrison, School of Life Sciences, 1980-81.
  • Distribution of Mineral Nitrogen Under Native Range and Cultivated Fields in the Nebraska Sand Hills, Gary Hergert, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 1980-81.
  • Herbicide Loss From Treated Fields in Water and Sediment Runoff as Affected by Center Pivot Irrigation System and Tillage Treatment, J. R. Leavitt, 1980-81.
  • Reduction in Development of Bloom-Forming Blue-Green Algae by Nutrient Enrichment to Maintain Desirable Pre-Bloom Dominants, James Rosowski, School of Life Sciences, 1980-82.
  • Automation of a Sprinkler Irrigation System by the Utilization of Real Time Weather Information, Albert Weiss, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 1980-82.
  • Model Quantification of Streamflow-Groundwater Interaction for Complex Aquifer Geometry, Marvin Damm, Department of Civil Engineering, 1980-82.
  • Water Conservation Through Limited Irrigation of Corn and Grain Sorghum in the Great Plains, Darrell Watts, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1980-82.
  • Evaluation of Hydrologic Effects of Implementing Various Levels of Control on Irrigation Activities (LB577), Marvin Damm, 1980, funded by State Policy Research office.
  • Evaluation of Legal and Institutional Arrangements Associated with Groundwater Allocation in Missouri River Basin States, J. David Aiken and Ray Supalla, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1980-81.
  • Water Quality Study of Runoff from Agricultural Lands (Dee Creek), Marvin Damm and Denis Gilbert, Water Center, 1980-81, funded by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • State Water Planning – Policy Issue Analysis, Gary Lewis, Water Center, 1980-81, funded by State Natural Resources Commission.
  • Improved Irrigation Energy Efficiency Through Alternative Irrigation Management Practices, James Gilley, Ray Supalla, 1981-82, funded by Agricultural and Water Research Fund.
  • Tillage Systems for Low Pressure Sprinkler Irrigation on Sloping Soils, Thomas Dorn, Northeast Research and Extension Center, 1981-82, funded by Agricultural and Water Research Fund.
  • Effect of Nitrate on Corrosion of Irrigation Distribution System Components, Donald Johnson, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1981-82, funded by Agricultural and Water Research Fund.
  • Nebraska Water Law and Administration, Richard Harnsberger, College of Law, 1981-82, funded by Agricultural and Water Research Fund.
  • Scheduling Procedures with Limited Water for Improved Water Use Efficiency for Corn and Soybeans, George Meyer, Paul Fischbach, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1981-83.
  • Enhancement of Water Quality in Nebraska Farm Ponds by Control of Eutrophication Through Biomanipulation, Gary Hergenrader, Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, 1981-83.
  • Parasite Communities as Indicator Systems for Predicting the Effects of Surface Water Management Options on the Biota of Prairie Rivers, John Janovy, Jr., School of Biological Sciences, 1981-83.
  • Increased Water Conservation and Percolation Through Improved Tillage Practices, Howard Wittmuss, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1982-83.
  • Conservation of Soil, Water and Energy Through Reduced Tillage Systems, Elbert Dickey,
    Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1982-84.
  • Tillage Practice Effects on Water Conservation and the Efficiency and Management of Surface Irrigation Systems, Dean Eisenhauer, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1982-84.
  • Mycorrhizae as a Factor in Revegetation of Eroded and Disturbed Soils in Sand Dune Soils, M.G. Boosalis, Department of Life Sciences, 1983-84.
  • Nitrate Removal from Groundwater Supplies Using Biological Denitrification, Mohamed Dahab, Department of Civil Engineering, 1983-84.
  • Predicting Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions and Nitrate Concentrations in Municipal Well Fields Within the Platte River Channel, Martha Gilliland, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1983-84.
  • Field Measurement of Evaporation and Transpiration for Irrigated Corn, Sorghum and Soybeans, Derrel L. Martin, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1984-85.
  • Assessment of Accelerated Channel Erosion Following Urbanization of Agricultural Watersheds, Michael E. Nicklin, Department of Civil Engineering, 1984-85.
  • Interpretation of Vegetation Encroachment and Flow Relationships in the Platte River by Use of Remote Sensing Techniques, Jeffrey Peake, M. Peterson, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1984-86.
  • Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing of Near-Surface Moisture in Deep Sandy Soils, Donald Rundquist, M. Lawson, R. Balling, Conservation and Survey Division, 1984-86.
  • Polishing of Biologically Denitrified Groundwater Supplies to Meet Drinking Water Standards, Mohamed Dahab, Department of Civil Engineering, 1984-85.
  • Assessing Agricultural Drought Impact: The Development of a Crop Specific Index for Winter Wheat, Donald Wilhite, Et al, Center for Agricultral Meteorology and Climatology, 1984-86.
  • Field Measurement of Evaporation and Transpiration for irrigated Corn, Sorghum and Soybeans,
    Derrell Martin, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1985-86.
  • Water Policy Making by the Courts in Nebraska, Robert Miewald, Department of Political Science, 1985-86
  • Identification of a Management Strategy for a Conjunct6ive Surface-Groundwater System Using Optimization, Michael Nicklin, Department of Civil Engineering, 1985-86.
  • Methodology for Investigating Instream Flows for Maintenance of Wildlife Habitat in Nonequilibrium Alluvial River systems, Ann Bleed, Conservation and Survey Division, 1985-86.
  • Aquifer Recharge-Electrical Resistivity Relationships, William Kelly, Department of Civil Engineering, 1985-88.
  • Irrigation Management Under Limited Water Conditions, Raymond Supalla, Department of Agricultural Economics, 1985-88.
  • Chemical Removal of Nitrates from Drinking Water Using Waste Pickle Liquor, Gary Keefer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1986.
  • Improvements in Irrigation Efficiency, James Gilley, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1986-89
  • Soil Type, Tillage and Precipitation Pattern as Factors Influencing Groundwater Recharge and Surface Water Supplies, Alice Jones, Department  of Agronomy, 1987-88.
  • Assessment of the Bacteroides fragilis Group and Their Bacteriophages as Indicators of Human Fecal Pollution of Surface Waters, S. James Booth, University of Nebraska Medical Center,
    1986-89.
  • Conservation of Soil and Water Utilizing Interrow Cultivation Techniques, William Kranz and Dean Eisenhauer, Northeast Research and Extension Center, 1987-88.
  • Evaluation and Design of Geophysical, Istvan Bogardi, Department of Civil Engineering, 1987-90.
  • Reducing Nitrate-N Losses to Groundwater by Improving Field Sampling Accuracy of Nitrate-N, Gary Hergert, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 1987-89.
  • Retention of Toxic Organics as Related to Soil Series and Soil Mapping Unit, Dennis McCallister, Department of Agronomy, 1987-89.
  • Development and Evaluation of Improved Methods of Measuring Chemical Leaching, Darrell Martin and James Gilley, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1987-89.
  • Risk Management of nitrate-Contaminated Groundwater Supplies, Mohamed Dahab, Department of Civil Engineering, 1988-90.
  • Application of Expert-Systems Technology to the DRASTIC Groundwater-Vulnerability Model, Donald Rundquist, Conservation and Survey Division, 1989-90.
  • Development of a Decision Support System to Aid Decision Makers by Evaluating Groundwater Transfer, Ann Bleed, Conservation and Survey Division, and Istvan Bogardi, Department of Civil Engineering, 1989
  • Groundwater Contamination Control: Monitoring and Design, Istvan Bogardi, Department of Civil Engineering, 1989-90.
  • The Relation of Pore Size Distribution to the Redistribution of Agrichemicals in the Soil Profile, William Powers, Department of Agronomy, 1989-90.
  • A Non-Weighing Lysimeter Technique for Quantifying Year-Around Leaching Losses in Structured Soil, Norman Klocke and Gary Hergert, West Central Research and Extension Center, 1989-91.
  • Laboratory Evaluation of In-situ Bio-Denitrification for Nitrate Reduction, Mohamed Dahab, Department of Civil Engineering, 1989-91.
  • Surge Irrigation and Furrow Packing for Improving Surface Irrigation Efficiency, C. Dean Yonts, South Central Research and Extension Center, 1989-91.

1990s

  • Anticholinesterase Insecticides in Groundwater:  Immunologic Consequences, George Casale,  University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1990-92.
  • Identification and Assessment of Alternatives for Management of Reservoir Sedimentation, Rollie Hotchkiss, Department of Civil Engineering, 1991.
  • Characterization of Anisotropy of Hydraulic Conductivity in a Shallow Unconfined Aquifer Under irrigation by Pumping Test and Geophysical Methods, Vitaly Zlotnik, Department of Geosciences, 1991.
  • Biochemical Determinants of Pyrethroid Toxicity to Selected Aquatic Insects, Blair Siegfried, Department of Entomology, 1991-93.
  • Blocked End Furrow Irrigation Management Techniques, Joel Cahoon, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 1991-92.
  • Slug Test Techniques for Hydraulic Conductivity Measurements in Highly Permeable Shallow Sand and Gravel Aquifers, Vitaly Zlotnik, Department of Geosciences, 1992.
  • Effect of Local Anisotropy of Hydraulic Conductivities on Nonlocal Dispersion in Aquifers, You-Kuan Zhang, Conservation and Survey Division, 1992-93.
  • Synergistic and Chronic Effects of Agricultural Pesticides on Benthic Algal Communities in Nebraska Streams, Kyle Hoagland, Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, 1992-94.
  • Chromatographic Automation of Immunoassays for Environmental Analysis, David Hage, Department of Chemistry, 1992-94.
  • Innovative Alternative for Sediment Removal from Reservoirs, Rollie Hotchkiss, Department of Civil Engineering, 1992-94.
  • Initiating a Decision Support System for the Platte River Basin, Rollie Hotchkiss, Department of Civil Engineering, 1993-94.
  • Predicting Pesticide Degradation and Transport Characteristics in the Vadose Zone of the Platte River Valley, Steven Comfort and Pat Shea, Department of Agronomy, 1993-95.
  • A Non-Intrusive Landfill Hazard Ranking System:  Application of Geoelectric and Soil Vapor Analysis Methods, Wayne Woldt and David Jones, Department of Biological Systems Engineering (formerly Agricultural Engineering), 1993-94.
  • A Dipole Method of Field Measurement of Transport Parameters in Contaminated Aquifers, Vitaly Zlotnik, 1993-94, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Remediating RDX and HMX Contaminated Soil and Water Using Chemical Pretreatments, Steve Comfort, Department of Agronomy, 1993-94, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Evaluating New Techniques for Managing Anitrogen in Crops that Follow Sugarbeets, David Baltensperger, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 1993-94, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Effects of Atrazine Metabolites on Freshwater Algae, Kyle Hoagland, Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, 1993-94, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Irrigation Management Strategies to Reduce Chemical Leaching Potential and Sustain Economic Return, Norman Klocke, West Central Research and Extension Center, 1993-94, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Conservation Tillage Effects on Denitrification from Irrigated Corn, Richard Ferguson, South Central Research and Extension Center, 1993-94, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Mechanisms of Atrazine Selective Toxicity in Freshwater Algae, Blair Siegfried and S. J. Nissen, Department of Entomology, 1994-95.
  • Measuring Groundwater Quality Impacts from Feedlot Runoff Retention Ponds and Waste Lagoons Using Integrated Geophysical and Bottom Sampling Methods, Dennis Schulte and Wayne Woldt, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 1994-95.
  • Predicting Pesticide Runoff Losses from Four Tillage-Pesticide Management Practices, Thomas Franti and Steven Comfort, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 1994-95
  • Community Structure and Functional Diversity of Microbial Communities in Soils and Underlying Sediments in Response to Atrazine Contamination,  Rhae Drijber, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, 1995.
  • Sulfur-Limestone Autotrophic Denitrification System for Remediation of Nitrate-Contaminated Groundwater, T. Zhang, UNO and Blair Siegfried, Department of Entomology, 1995.
  • Integrated Nitrogen, Water and Pesticide Management Systems to Protect Ground Water Quality, Bob Volk, 1995-2000, funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  • Remediation of Atrazine-Contaminated Water: Column Tests of Enhanced Degradation by Using Zero-Valent Iron, Zongwei Cai, Water Center, 1995-96, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Applications of Abioltic Treatments for Remediating Munitions-Contaminated Soil:  Pilot-Scale Demonstrations, Steve Comfort, Department of Agronomy, 1995-96, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Remediation of Nitrate-Contaminated Water by Sulfur-Limestone Autotrophic Denitrification, Tian Zhang, UNO, 1995-96, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Activated Carbon Treatment of s-Triazines and their Metabolites Effects of NOM Fouling, Bruce Dvorak, Department of Civil Engineering and David Hage, Department of Chemistry, 1995-96, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Half-Life Determinations of Trichloroethylene Intermediates During Intrinsic Remediation, Mary Exner, Conservation and Survey Division and Daniel Snow, Water Center, 1995-96, funded by National Water Research Institute.
  • Reducing Atrazine Contamination of Interstate Surface Water, Thomas Franti, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 1996-98.
  • Advanced Assessment for Spot Spraying Plants to Reduce Chemical Input and Improve Water Quality, Thomas Franti andGeorge Meyer, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 1996-99.
  • Field Verification of the Dipole Flow Test:  A New Approach, Vitaly Zlotnik, Department of Geosciences, 1997-98.
  • Site-Specific Management Strategies for Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency Under Furrow Irrigation, Gary Hergert, West Central Research & Extension Center, 1997-99.
  • Herbicide Effects on Water Quality in the Great Plains:  Mechanisms of Selective Toxicity in Freshwater Algae, Kyle Hoagland, Water Center, and Blair Siegfried, Department of Entomology, 1997-99.
  • Nebraska Mandates Management Initiative (NMMI), Bob Volk, 1997-2001, funded by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality.
  • Determination of Aquifer and Aquitard Hydraulic Properties and Their Role in Streamflow Depletion, Xun-Hong Chen, Conservation and Survey Division, 1998-2001.
  • Hydraulic Characterization of the Stream-Aquifer Interface:  Theory, Field Implementation and Practical Ramifications – A Multi-State Proposal, Vitaly Zlotnik, Department of Geosciences, 1998-2001.
  • Evaluating the Effects of Pesticide Mixtures to Freshwater Algae, Blair Siegfried, Department of Entomology, 1999-2001.
  • A Test of Permeable Zero-Valent Iron Barriers for In-Situ Containment and Remediation of Pesticide Contamination in Unsaturated Soils, Steve Comfort and Patrick Shea, School of Natural Resources, 1999-2000.
  • An Assessment of Factors Indicating Well Vulnerability in Nebraska, Bruce Dvorak and Wayne Woldt , Department of Civil Engineering, 1999-2000.
  • Use of Buffer Strips to Reduce Pesticide, Nitrogen and Sediment Runoff in Clear Creek, NE, Roy Spalding, 1999-2000, funded by Central Platte NRD.

2000s

  • Evaluation of Conductive Properties of the Surficial Aquifer in the Nebraska Sand Hills, Vitaly Zlotnik, Department of Geosciences, 2000-02.
  • Investigation of Directional Hydraulic Conductivities of Streambeds and Their Roles in Stream-Aquifer Interactions, Xun-Hong Chen and James Goeke, Conservation and Survey Division,
    2001-03.
  • Investigation of Microbially-Influenced Copper Corrosion in Nebraska Drinking Water Systems, Matthew Morley and Bruce Dvorak, Department of Civil Engineering, 2001-02.
  • Assessment of Thermal-Infrared Imaging as a Tool for Evaluation of Groundwater-Lake Interactions in the Nebraska Sand Hills, Vitaly Zlotnik, Department of Geosciences, and David Gosselin, Conservation and Survey Division, 2001-02.
  • Ecosystems and Economic Models Spatial Dataset Analysis, Kyle Hoagland, Water Center, 2001-04, funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Lake and Reservoir Strategy for Nebraska as a Model for Agriculturally Dominated Ecosystems, John Holz, Water Center, 2001-04, funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Assessment of Source of Variation in Copper Concentrations in Nebraska Drinking Water Systems, Bruce Dvorak and Matthew Morley, Department of Civil Engineering, 2002-03.
  • Relating Landscape Scale Characteristics with Phosphorus Loss Potential to Surface Waters, Martha Mamo and Dennis McCallister, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, 2002-03.
  • Defining Dynamic Crop-Water-Stress-Index Baselines to Schedule Irrigation Using Infrared Thermometers, Jose Payero, Panhandle Research & Extension Center, 2003-04.
  • Assessing the Occurrence of Arsenic in Groundwater:  Implications for Small Water Supply Systems in Nebraska, David Gosselin and F. Edwin Harvey, Conservation and Survey Division 2003-04.
  • Biodegradation of Dual-Contaminant Mixtures in Groundwater:  Chlorinated Solvents and High Explosives, Matthew Morley, Department of Civil Engineering, 2003-04.
  • Remediation of PCB-Contaminated Soils and Sediment using Zero-Valent Iron and Surfactants, Steve Comfort, School of Natural Resources, 2004-05.
  • Investigation of Groundwater Interactions with Surface Hydrologic Systems in River Valleys – Using Modeling and Field Approaches, Xun-Hong Chen and James Goeke, Conservation and Survey Division, 2004-05.
  • Low-Cost Flow Estimation for Storm Water Quality BMP Monitoring, David Admiraal, Department of Civil Engineering, 2004-05.
  • Hydrogeological Controls of Salinity Patterns in the Sand Hills Lakes, Nebraska, Vitaly Zlotnik, Department of Geosciences, 2004-05.
  • Quantification of Stream-Aquifer Connection and Its Implication for Modeling Surface Water-Groundwater Interactions, Xun-Hong Chen, Conservation and Survey Division, 2005-07.
  • Growth Promoters in Nebraska Rivers:  Detection and Toxicity, Alan Kolok, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Daniel Snow, Water Science Laboratory, 2005-06.
  • Beaver in Agricultural Watersheds:  Potential for Mitigating Degraded Midwestern Streams, Dean Eisenhauer, et al, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 2005-07.
  • The Impact of Rural Water Supply Systems on Property Values, Steven Shultz, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2005-07.
  • Use of Remotely Sensed Data for Improved Quantification of Evapotranspiration for Water Management in Nebraska, Ayse Irmak, et al, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 2006-07.
  • Determination of Appropriate Lake Water Quality Expectations in Agriculturally Dominated Ecosystems.  Phase I:  Defining Nebraska’s Hydroecoregions, Aris Holz, School of Natural Resources, 2006-07.
  • Water Quantity and Quality within the Great Plains:  Model Development Within a Nebraska Basin, Erkan Istanbulluoglu, Department of Geosciences, 2006-07.
  • Hydrazine Derivatives of Pesticides and Pharmaceuticals During Disinfection of Drinking Water and Wastewater, Patrick Shea, School of Natural Resources, 2007-08.
  • Detection of Episodic Low-Level Concentrations of Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water, Bruce Dvorak, Department of Civil Engineering, 2007-08.
  • Improving Estimates of the Value of Irrigated Land in the Republican Watershed, Steven Shultz and Roger Sindt, UNO, 2007-08.