Groundwater

Groundwater is vital to the “Good Life” in Nebraska. It maintains our agricultural economy, supplies water to streams and lakes, and provides drinking water to municipalities and rural households. Nebraskans pump groundwater out of the High Plains aquifer and many other aquifers across the state. The vast majority of groundwater is used for agricultural production.

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Become a Groundwater Steward

National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 6–12, making it the perfect time to talk about groundwater in Nebraska! What exactly is groundwater? It is the water below the earth’s surface that fills the interconnected voids and cracks in and around soil particles, sand, gravel and rock. Groundwater is the most abundant supply of freshwater in the world and is the water source that private drinking water, irrigation, livestock and many public water supply wells draw from.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Now is the Time to Use the Nutrients You are Banking in Your Soils

By incorporating residual nitrate-nitrogen into the nitrogen fertilizer prescription, there is potential to substantially reduce fertilizer cost per acre.

With the recent increase in fertilizer prices, it is more important than ever to use the right amount of fertilizer to maximize the economic returns. Applying too little or too much fertilizer can result in substantial economic loss.

Friday, August 13, 2021

Nebraska Nitrate Working Groups - Summary and Call for Action

Collaborating organizations

Central Platte Natural Resources District

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Naturally Occurring Elements in Groundwater Last in a Series - Uranium

There are naturally occurring elements and minerals within Nebraska geology, and with that, it is not uncommon to find them in Nebraska’s groundwater. The final installment of the Spotlight Series is Uranium.

Uranium

Friday, July 2, 2021

Protecting Groundwater by Managing Animal Manure Products

Groundwater is often the main source of drinking water for rural communities, especially in the Midwestern United States, so it is important to keep that water at levels that are safe to drink while minimizing environmental impacts. Although animal manure has many benefits to farmers, it can contaminate groundwater supply if not managed properly. This article discusses important considerations when storing and applying manure and includes requirements for testing of well water.

Groundwater

Become a Groundwater Steward

Now is the Time to Use the Nutrients You are Banking in Your Soils

Nebraska Nitrate Working Groups - Summary and Call for Action

Naturally Occurring Elements in Groundwater Last in a Series - Uranium

Protecting Groundwater by Managing Animal Manure Products

Groundwater

Water Sources