Welcome to 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.
News and Events
Water Center at the 2008 Husker Harvest Days
In recognition of "Water" as the event theme, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman receives a complimentary "Go Big Water" shirt at the 2008 Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Nebraska.
See photographs of the Water Center's participation | See photographs of IANR's participation (on Nebraska Water web site).
Drinking Water: Understanding the Science and Policy behind a Critical Resource
Do you know where your drinking water comes from, or how it is treated? The US is fortunate to enjoy sophisticated public drinking water systems that provide clean, reliable water-a resource critical to our health and quality of life. The National Academies created this educational booklet to provide an introduction to the basics of drinking water | see booklet.
Monitoring ET, Soil Moisture Saves Farmers Water, Energy, Time and Money
High energy costs mean farmers are looking for ways to reduce irrigation costs this summer. Using newer technologies such as ET, gauges and soil moisture sensors along with crop growth stages can help farmers achieve that, a UNL Extension educator says | more.
Water.unl.edu Gateway to All Things Water
A new UNL Web site provides access to a wide variety of UNL expertise on water issues. UNL research and extension experts from a wide variety of water-related disciplines developed water.unl.edu as a truly collaborative venture | press release | Nebraska Water Web Site.
Water Center History Books Available
Copies 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.
Upcoming Events
Water Colloquium
October 16, 2008
Registration, Program and News
Platte River Symposium
October 14-15, 2009
Going Green for Groundwater
November 18-20, 2008
Brochure
Water Tour
June 14-19, 2009
Postcard
Top Ten Challenges
Nebraska's Current Top Ten Water Challenges (March 2007)
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Nebraska Water
Enjoy these pictures of several Nebraska water features.

