Water Information
 Look for June, 2013 "Did You Know" tips at links below |
- Agricultural Irrigation
- Crop Production
- Drinking Water
- Drought
- Lakes / Ponds / Streams
- Lawn and Landscape Irrigation
- Lawns, Landscapes and Gardens
- Livestock Manure Management
- Policy / Law / Economics / Human Behavior
- Stormwater Management
- Wastewater - Domestic Sewage
- Water Basics (groundwater, surface water, hydrology)
- Watersheds
- Well and Wellhead Management
- Wetlands
Front Page News And Events
June, 2013
UNL Water Center's Annual Water Tour
June 25-26, 2013. "Managing Nebraska's Water Resources" will be the theme for the two-day water and natural resources tour. The tour will leave from and return to Lincoln, but will be based primarily in the York, Hastings and Central City areas. The tour will examine the present and future management of surface and groundwater resources in Nebraska from both rural and urban perspectives.
The 2013 North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short Course
June 25-27, 2013. The NAIPSC Field Course is three days of intense instruction and learning for those interested in the basics of invasive plant ecology and management. The course combines hands on workshops, site visits and instructor-led discussion sessions to provide the most in-depth, comprehensive education on a variety of principles and topics related to invasive plant ecology and management.
9th annual West Central Water and Crops Field Day
August 22, 2013 near Brule, NE. The all-day program will include University and Industry presentations and a field tour of UNL research and demonstrations on cropping and irrigation practices that conserve water. There is no cost to attend and a complimentary meal will be served. Participants are encouraged to register by August 15, 2013. Contact Chuck Burr at 308-696-6783 or cburr1@unl.edu.
Directions: From Brule, NE travel west on Highway 30 to P Road. Travel north on P Road to 120 Road. Travel east 1/2 mile to building site.
Late Season Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic
August 28, 2013 at the UNL Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead, NE. The all-day event will provide a close-up look at late-season field conditions. Presenters include UNL extension educators, specialists and industry representatives. For more information or to register, contact the ARDC at CMDC Programs, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call (800) 529-8030, fax (402) 624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit their Web.
Meet at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building.
Presentations from Extension Deficit Irrigation Workshop Now Online on YouTube
- Crop Response to Water
- Deficit Irrigation
- Implementing Plans
- Multiple Fields and Multiple Years
- Plans for Single Fields and Single Year
- Predicting Yield and Economics
- System Capacity and Other Issues
Crop Water App
The Crop Water App provides an easy way to estimate soil water status based on Watermark sensors installed at depths of 1, 2, and 3 feet. Download the app
Upcoming Events Hold The Dates
Lincoln Green Infrastructure Tour
September 12, 2013
Water Symposium - Changes: Climate, Water and Life on the Great Plains
October 15, 2013
An invitation has been extended for oral and poster presenters for this fall’s water symposium. Presentations on any water-related research, policy or innovative programming are invited. Abstract instructions, online abstract submission, and student poster competition details are available on the Symposium web site. Abstracts for oral presentations are due by 8 a.m. June 17. Poster abstracts will be accepted as long as display space is available.
Water Law Conference
October 16, 2013
Check It Out
Water Wise: Water Conservation in the Home
PDF version
NebGuide discusses efficient indoor water use including selecting water-efficient appliances, keeping fixtures in good working order, and changing water use practices.
Have Private Well Water Tested Now
Although not required in Nebraska by federal or state regulations, testing a private water supply is recommended. Generally, private water supplies should be tested annually for nitrate and bacterial contamination. Coliform bacteria are most likely to be found during periods of wet weather when the soil is warm. Therefore, tests should be conducted in the late spring or early summer during wet weather.
Stormwater Sleuth and Running Rain Coloring Book
This downloadable coloring book is sure to be a hit with the young or young at heart.