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Learn how to efficiently manage water resources and safely manage potential contaminants to protect water quality.


Agricultural Irrigation
Learn how to apply agricultural irrigation management strategies which are both economically and environmentally sound.

Crop Production
Learn how to manage crop production systems, including potential contaminants, to protect water quality while supporting Nebraska's economy.

Drinking Water
Learn how to make informed decisions about drinking water protection, quality, treatment, and use.

Lakes / Ponds / Streams
Learn how to protect and manage surface water sources to prevent pollution, toxic algae, and degradation.

Lawns,  Landscapes and Gardens
Learn how to manage lawns, landscapes, and gardens to reduce runoff, pollutants, and to conserve water.

Lawn and Landscape Irrigation
Learn how to apply irrigation management strategies to maintain good looking lawns and landscapes while conserving water and saving money.

Livestock Manure Management
Learn how to protect groundwater and surface water quality with economically viable, environmentally sound manure handling systems that comply with all regulations.

Property Design and Management
Learn how to implement large-scale land development stormwater management approaches that protect water resources while enhancing development quality.

Wastewater - Domestic Sewage
Learn how to protect groundwater and surface water quality by understanding proper design and management of onsite wastewater treatment systems for domestic sewage.

Watersheds
Learn how to manage and protect the area in and around a watershed to preserve or enhance natural resources including water.

Well and Wellhead Areas
Learn how to protect groundwater quality through good design and management of wells and management of potential contaminants in an area around a well.

Know more about Nebraska's water resources.


Groundwater / Surface Water / Hydrology / Water 101
Learn about Nebraska's water resources, ground and surface, and other water basics.

Economics / Policy / Law / Human Behavior
Learn about UNL's research in water law and policy as increasingly important components in the management of Nebraska’s water resources.

Drought
Drought is a common feature of the climate of virtually all regions of the United States, including Nebraska.

Wetlands
Learn about wetlands and their important functions.