NWC was established by Congressional mandate as one of 54 state-based Water Resources Research Institutes in 1964. We coordinate research and programs that support the University of Nebraska as an international leader in water research, teaching, extension and outreach.
NWC helps water researchers by awarding small grants, conducting water-related education and outreach activities for stakeholders, and disseminating research results through media, colloquia, conferences, lectures, and tours. NWC provides state-of-the-art analytical technology to conduct water research and education to scientists and engineers, helping them make informed decisions and shape policies affecting water resource quantity and quality.
Our fundamental goals are to:
- Coordinate a wide range of research impacting water issues
- Foster a deeper understanding of water and its many beneficial uses
- Help develop new water researchers
- Train future water researchers and engineers
- Extend water research results to water professionals and the public through publications, seminars and conferences, electronic media, lectures and tours
Listed on the right is more information about research and outreach. For purposes of this web site, publications are divided into the following categories: Featured Research Projects, Research Network, USGS 104 b/g Grants, and Water Resources Specialization.