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Water Center

School of Natural Resources

Water Center Faculty and Staff


Introduction

Listed below are the Water Center's faculty and staff. The Water Sciences Laboratory (WSL) is part of the Water Center, and a listing of WSL faculty and staff is available.


Water Center Faculty and Staff

Bruce I. Dvorak, Interim Director
Bruce I. Dvorak

523 Hardin Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0979
Office 402-472-3431
Fax 402-472-3610
Email Bruce

Lorrie B. Benson, Assistant Director
Lorrie Benson

524 Hardin Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0979
Office 402-472-7372
Fax 402-472-3610
Email Lorrie

Primary responsibilities are with the Water Resources Research Initiative (WRRI) in the areas of funding, event coordination, policy development and liaison with other groups and clients.

See Lorrie's full profile on the SNR Web Site.

Rachael Herpel, Water Education and Outreach Specialist
Rachael Herpel

525 Hardin Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0979
Office 402-472-4977
Fax 402-472-3610
Email Rachael

Liaison between UNL water faculty and the Nebraska Natural Resources Districts, the Nebraska Legislature, and other water resources decision-makers from across the State, to create stronger linkages between policy and science.

See Rachael's full profile on the SNR Web Site.

Patricia A. Liedle, Program Assistant
Patricia Liedle

522 Hardin Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0979
Office 402-472-3305
Fax 402-472-3610
Email Tricia

Responsibilities include assisting with all Water Center events, grant awards and administration, USGS and NIWR annual reports, special projects, and a variety of other duties.

See Tricia's full profile on the SNR Web Site.

Duane R. Mohlman, Data Systems Coordinator
Duane Mohlman

508 Hardin Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0979
Office 402-472-7528
Fax 402-472-3610
Email Duane

Responsibilities include web administration, database management, assisting with special events and a variety of other duties.

See Duane's full profile on the SNR Web Site.

Steven W. Ress, Communications Coordinator
Steven W. Ress

506 Hardin Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0979
Office 402-472-9549
Fax 402-472-3610
Email Steve

Publicizes and promotes research work and extension/outreach programming conducted under Water Center sponsorship through publication of brochures and press releases, writing for a variety of newsletters and academic magazines as well as several internet sites, assisting in drafting proposals, coordinating conferences, seminars and tours, attending events and through other venues. Assists SNR communicators with similar tasks for the School of Natural Resources. Is also a member of the School's Outreach Committee.

See Steve's full profile on the SNR Web Site.

Daniel D. Snow, Director of Services, Water Sciences Laboratory
Daniel D. Snow

202 Water Sciences Laboratory
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0844
Office 402-472-7539
Fax 402-472-9599
Email Dan

Oversee all aspects of Water Sciences Laboratory operation. Conduct research in environmental and isotopic methods development. Collaborate with faculty on proposal development. Present research results at conferences and publish papers in peer reviewed journals. Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

See Dan's full profile on the SNR Web Site.