Groundwater Levels Rise 2008 to 2009

There are reasons for cautious optimism as groundwater levels over much of the eastern two-thirds of Nebraska rebounded slightly. "The long-term trend over much of the state is that groundwater levels have continued to decline from the period of predevelopment of irrigation to the present, but over the past year we have recorded widespread increases of one to five feet," said Jesse Korus, a groundwater geologist in UNL's School of Natural Resources.

Additional information about the most recent report on Above-Average Precipitation Causes Groundwater Level Increases Over Much of State, Groundwater-level Changes in Nebraska - Spring 2008 to Spring 2009, and Groundwater-level Changes in Nebraska - Predevelopment to Spring 2009 maps are available.

Extreme Weather Cattle Management

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Small Steps to Health and Wealth

“Small Steps to Health and Wealth” is a program designed to motivate participants to improve both their health and their finances. University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension will be delivering the program for 9 weeks over the Thursday noon hours from January 28 to March 25. A planning workbook that can be purchased or downloaded as individual lessons encourage participants to set health and/or wealth goals and take action to achieve their goals by identifying small progress steps. Cost is $20 to participate with the workbook and $5 if you choose to download your own material.  For more information...