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Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Monitoring Report 2021, Aaron R. Young, Mark E. Burbach, Leslie M. Howard, Sue Olafsen Lackey, Robert Matthew Joeckel Mar 2022

Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Monitoring Report 2021, Aaron R. Young, Mark E. Burbach, Leslie M. Howard, Sue Olafsen Lackey, Robert Matthew Joeckel

Conservation and Survey Division

This report is a synthesis of groundwater-level monitoring programs in Nebraska. It is a continuation of the series of annual reports and maps produced by the Conservation and Survey Division (CSD) of the University of Nebraska in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since the 1950s. Groundwater-level monitoring began in Nebraska in 1930 in an effort to survey the state’s groundwater resources and to observe changes in its availability on a continuing basis. The CSD and USGS cooperatively developed, maintained, and operated an observation-well network throughout the state. These two agencies were responsible for collecting and archiving this information, …


Informing Water Use Decision-Making For Waterfowl And Agricultural Production On A Ranch Along The North Platte River, Nebraska, Douglas R. Hallum P.G. Feb 2019

Informing Water Use Decision-Making For Waterfowl And Agricultural Production On A Ranch Along The North Platte River, Nebraska, Douglas R. Hallum P.G.

Conservation and Survey Division

In 2014, operators of a ranch along the North Platte River approached Conservation and Survey Division seeking expertise to interpret data collected on their ranch. The interpretations inform ranch decisions to accomplish operators’ goals. This publication documents the work by: 1) characterizing the ranch, 2) summarizing data collected, 3) characterizing hydrogeology of the site and the adjacent reach, and 4) conceptualizing groundwater/surface water interaction.

The ranch is a recreation property and a migratory waterfowl refuge with a few general goals: 1) develop and maintain high-quality wet meadow habitat, 2) maximize the extent and duration of surface water on the property …


Aquifers Of Nebraska Ii: The Niobrara Aquifer, Dana Divine, Robert Matthew Joeckel, Sue Olafsen Lackey Dec 2017

Aquifers Of Nebraska Ii: The Niobrara Aquifer, Dana Divine, Robert Matthew Joeckel, Sue Olafsen Lackey

Conservation and Survey Division

The marine shale, chalk, marl, and chalky limestone of the Niobrara Formation directly underlie Quaternary sediments in 23 counties from south-central to northeastern Nebraska. Nevertheless, the formation serves as an aquifer only in and around Cedar, Madison, and Nuckolls counties. Niobrara aquifer wells mostly supply irrigation, domestic, and livestock needs. Two hundred of the approximately 230 active registered wells in Nebraska that are screened entirely in the Niobrara aquifer are in Cedar County and environs. About another 200 wells in this area are screened in both the Niobrara aquifer and overlying Quaternary sediments. Wells screened entirely in the Niobrara aquifer …


Results Of Test-Hole Drilling For Observation Well Planning In The Upper Loup Natural Resources District, Fall 2016, Douglas Hallum, Sue Olafsen Lackey Mar 2017

Results Of Test-Hole Drilling For Observation Well Planning In The Upper Loup Natural Resources District, Fall 2016, Douglas Hallum, Sue Olafsen Lackey

Conservation and Survey Division

The High Plains Aquifer underlies much of Nebraska (Figure 1). It is the primary source of groundwater within the Upper Loup Natural Resources District (ULNRD) of central Nebraska (Figure 2). Water derived from the aquifer is an important natural resource for the area and supplies water for recreation, wildlife and agriculture, as well as domestic, municipal, and industrial uses. A general lack of water level observations in the region (Figure 3), recently developed groundwater irrigated acres along the upper Calamus River (Figure 4), falling spring water levels measured in existing irrigation wells (Figure 5), and a stable to falling stream …


Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska - Spring 2012 To Spring 2013, A. Young, M. E. Burbach, L. M. Howard Jan 2013

Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska - Spring 2012 To Spring 2013, A. Young, M. E. Burbach, L. M. Howard

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Annual Outflow Of Water From Nebraska, 1950 - 2010, S. Olafsen-Lackey Jan 2011

Annual Outflow Of Water From Nebraska, 1950 - 2010, S. Olafsen-Lackey

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Annual Outflow And Annual Inflow Of Water From/To Nebraska, 1950- 2010, Susan Olafsen-Lackey Jan 2011

Annual Outflow And Annual Inflow Of Water From/To Nebraska, 1950- 2010, Susan Olafsen-Lackey

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska - Spring 2002 To Spring 2003/Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska - Predevelopment To Spring 2003, Conservation Survey Division Jan 2004

Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska - Spring 2002 To Spring 2003/Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska - Predevelopment To Spring 2003, Conservation Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


History, Geology And Water In The Lower Platte River Valley In Eastern Nebraska, Dave Gosselin, Marv Carlson, Matt Joeckel Jun 2003

History, Geology And Water In The Lower Platte River Valley In Eastern Nebraska, Dave Gosselin, Marv Carlson, Matt Joeckel

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Water Transfers And Marketing In Nebraska, J Michaeil Jess Apr 2003

Water Transfers And Marketing In Nebraska, J Michaeil Jess

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


2003 Changes To Water Transfer Law In Nebraska - Addendum, J Michael Jess Apr 2003

2003 Changes To Water Transfer Law In Nebraska - Addendum, J Michael Jess

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


2003 Changes To Water Transfer Law In Nebraska- Addendum, J. Michael Jess Jan 2003

2003 Changes To Water Transfer Law In Nebraska- Addendum, J. Michael Jess

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Annual Inflow Of Water To Nebraska And Annual Outflow Of Water From Nebraska, 1950 - 2003, S. E. Summerside, W. Myers, S. Olafsen-Lackey Jan 2003

Annual Inflow Of Water To Nebraska And Annual Outflow Of Water From Nebraska, 1950 - 2003, S. E. Summerside, W. Myers, S. Olafsen-Lackey

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska-Spring 2000 To Spring 2001/Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska-Predevelopment To Spring 2001, Conservation Survey Division Jan 2002

Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska-Spring 2000 To Spring 2001/Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska-Predevelopment To Spring 2001, Conservation Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Environmental Change And The Central Great Plain, Water Resources, David Gosselin Apr 2001

Environmental Change And The Central Great Plain, Water Resources, David Gosselin

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska Predevelopment To 1954, University Of Nebraska - Lincoln Jan 2000

Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska Predevelopment To 1954, University Of Nebraska - Lincoln

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska - Spring 1999 To Spring 2000, Conservation Survey Division Jan 2000

Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska - Spring 1999 To Spring 2000, Conservation Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska, Predevelopment To Spring 1997/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska-Spring 1997, Conservation Survey Division, Jennifer Stanton, Ann Mack, Jim Weir Jan 1999

Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska, Predevelopment To Spring 1997/Registered Irrigation Wells In Nebraska-Spring 1997, Conservation Survey Division, Jennifer Stanton, Ann Mack, Jim Weir

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


2018 Nebraska Water Leaders Academy - Final Report, Mark E. Burbach Jan 1999

2018 Nebraska Water Leaders Academy - Final Report, Mark E. Burbach

Conservation and Survey Division

Nineteen participants completed the 2018 Water Leaders Academy bringing the total number of graduates to 120 since the inception of the program in 2011. Assessment of participants’ transformational leadership skills, champion of innovation skills, water knowledge and engagement, civic capacity, and entrepreneurial leadership behaviors showed a significant increase over the course of the year, from both participants’ and their raters’ perspectives. Feedback from participants was highly positive and constructive. Participant concerns were addressed, and only minor changes are planned for the 2019 Academy curriculum. Results of the program assessment indicate that the curriculum is meeting Academy objectives. Most importantly, Alumni …


So You Need A Water Well? A Consumer's Guide To Homeowners' Drinking Water, Charles A. Flowerday, Vincent H. Dreeszen Jan 1997

So You Need A Water Well? A Consumer's Guide To Homeowners' Drinking Water, Charles A. Flowerday, Vincent H. Dreeszen

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- Southern Panhandle Tablelands, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside Jan 1996

Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- Southern Panhandle Tablelands, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- East Central Dissected Plains, D. C. Gosselin, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside Jan 1996

Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- East Central Dissected Plains, D. C. Gosselin, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality In The Northeast Glacial Drift Area, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside Jan 1996

Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality In The Northeast Glacial Drift Area, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- Southeastern Glacial Drift Area, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside Jan 1996

Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- Southeastern Glacial Drift Area, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- North Central Tablelands, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside Jan 1996

Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- North Central Tablelands, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Regional Hydrogeologic Summaries From Domestic Well-Water Quality In Rural Nebraska -- Republican River Valley And Dissected Plains, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X-H. Chen, S. E. Summerside Jan 1996

Regional Hydrogeologic Summaries From Domestic Well-Water Quality In Rural Nebraska -- Republican River Valley And Dissected Plains, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X-H. Chen, S. E. Summerside

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska, Predevelopment To Spring 1994, Mack Ann, Jim Weir, Jennifer Sharpe Jan 1996

Groundwater-Level Changes In Nebraska, Predevelopment To Spring 1994, Mack Ann, Jim Weir, Jennifer Sharpe

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Regional Hydrogeologic Summaries From Domestic Well-Water Quality In Rural Nebraska -- Southern Panhandle Tablelands, D. C. Gosselin Jan 1996

Regional Hydrogeologic Summaries From Domestic Well-Water Quality In Rural Nebraska -- Southern Panhandle Tablelands, D. C. Gosselin

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- Republican River Valley And Dissected Plains, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside Jan 1996

Regional Analysis Of Rural Domestic Well-Water Quality -- Republican River Valley And Dissected Plains, D. C. Gosselin, J. Headrick, X- H. Chen, S. E. Summerside

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.


Annual Outflow And Annual Inflow Of Water From/To Nebraska, 1950-1994, Conservation And Survey Division Jan 1995

Annual Outflow And Annual Inflow Of Water From/To Nebraska, 1950-1994, Conservation And Survey Division

Conservation and Survey Division

No abstract provided.