Introduction
The University of Nebraska and its Water Resources Research Initiative (WRRI) has top- notch scientists, economists, engineers and legal minds working on water issues, such as groundwater and surface water interactions, declining aquifers, water quality, drought mitigation, water management tools, economic impacts associated with water management activities and the legal structures which govern Nebraska’s water resources.
This booklet, presented by the UNL Nebraska Water Center, the WRRI, and the Rural Initiative, highlights the work of University of Nebraska water faculty members and makes their expertise on relevant water issues easily accessible. The future of water resources in Nebraska depends on the ability of Nebraska’s decision makers to make the best decisions for their constituents and the state. Connecting decision makers with University of Nebraska water researchers will do just that.
This booklet is currently being updated and expanded. To share your recommendations about what should be included on this site, please contact:
Rachael Herpel
Water Education and Outreach Specialist
Nebraska Water Center / School of Natural Resources
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
525 Hardin Hall
3310 Holdrege Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0979
Phone: 402-472-4977 (direct)
Fax: 402-472-3610
Email Rachael
Zip File
The Introduction above, and the PDF files listed on the right, are available in the following zip file (13.1 MB, created September 21, 2010):
Zip File
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Besides the Introduction and PDF files listed on the right, the CD also includes several Nebraska Water Center publications. To order a CD, contact the Nebraska Water Center.
Update (Sept 21, 2010):
CD does not contain these newer PDF files:- Mapping Evapotranspiration
- Evapotranspiration
- High Plains Regional Climate Center
- Mapping Evapotranspiration using Satellite/Remote Sensing Technique
- Challenges of Collaborative Water-Related Decision Making
- Water Optimizer Suite: Tools for Decision Support and Policy Analysis
Papers, by Topic
Drought
- Options to Protect Small Capacity Wells
Lorrie Benson, J.D., Assistant Director, Nebraska Water Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln - A Long-term Perspective on Drought in the Great Plains and West
Sherilyn C. Fritz, Geosciences and School of Biological Sciences - No-till Cropping Systems for Stretching Limited Irrigation Supplies
Gary W. Hergert, Agronomy-Horticulture - Information About Drought
Donald Wilhite, School of Natural Resources
Economics
- Water Optimizer Suite: Tools for Decision Support and Policy Analysis
Initial Developers: Derrel Martin, Ray Supalla, Scott Nedved; Brian McMullen. Other Contributors: Chris Thompson, Gary Hergert, Paul Burgener. - The Cost of Reducing Irrigation
Raymond J Supalla, Agricultural Economics - Economics of Management Options for Lake McConaughy
Raymond J. Supalla, Thomas V. Buell, Agricultural Economics
Evapotranspiration
- Mapping Evapotranspiration
Jozsef Szilagyi, School of Natural Resources - Evapotranspiration
Suat Irmak, Biological Systems Engineering - High Plains Regional Climate Center
Martha Shulski, Ken Hubbard, School of Natural Resources - Mapping Evapotranspiration using Satellite/Remote Sensing Technique
Ayse Irmak, School of Natural Resources and Civil Engineering
Groundwater / Surface Water
- Platte River Basin Flow Information Web-based Resources
Gary Stone, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska Panhandle Research & Extension Center - Toxic Algae in Nebraska Lakes
Tadd Barrow, School of Natural Resources, UNL - UNL Statewide Groundwater-Level Monitoring Program
Mark E. Burbach, School of Natural Resources - Surface Water and Groundwater Relationships in Nebraska
James Goeke, School of Natural Resources - Groundwater Recharge
F. Edwin Harvey, School of Natural Resources - Water Use in Agricultural Watersheds
Derrel Martin, Biological Systems Engineering - Nitrate in Ground Water
Daniel Snow, Water Sciences Laboratory
Law and Policy
- Interim study to examine issues relating to oil and natural gas pipelines in the State of Nebraska
Faculty Response - Prepared for LR 435 - Challenges of Collaborative Water-Related Decision Making
Sarah Michaels, Political Science - The Republican, the Platte and Pumpkin Creek: Current Nebraska Water Policy Issues
J. David Aiken, Agricultural Economics
Figure 1: Map of Three-state Republican River Basin
Courtesy of DNR - South Platte River Compact and U.S. Supreme Court Decree for North Platte River
J. Michael Jess, School of Natural Resources
Figure 1: Three-state Platte River Basin. - Water as Property
Sandra B. Zellmer, College of Law; Jessica Harder, Nebraska Water Center - Instream Flow Legislation
Sandra B. Zellmer, College of Law - The Public Interest Test for Water Appropriations
Sandra B. Zellmer, College of Law - Water Management in Nebraska
Diagram by Robert Kuzelka, School of Natural Resources