University of Nebraska Public Policy Center


March 19, 2010NU | UNL | UNMC | UNO | UNK | IANR 

News and Events

Public Policy Center Research Specialist and manager of the Gambler's Assistance Program Evaluation project,
Dr. Juan Paulo Ramirez, was called upon by a reporter for the Santiago Times as a source of information on gambling and the consequences of a gambling addiction. The Santiago Times has been Chile's most important English language newspaper for the past 20 years. To read the full article view our In The News page or CLICK HERE.

Water Resources

Water is a key natural resource across the globe. Water is essential for personal, agricultural, and community sustainability. Nebraska sits atop the Ogallala/High Plains Aquifer and ranks 10th in states for the number of miles of rivers and streams. However, personal, commercial, and agricultural demands have put a strain on Nebraska 's water resources, a situation similar in many jurisdictions in the nation and across the globe. The Public Policy Center has worked in local communities to address water quality issues, sponsored community discussions about state water policy, and examining how agricultural producers make decisions about their irrigation needs.

Water Resources Projects
Water Resources Publications

Cleaning Up After The Storm: Lessons Learned From The Experiences Of Disaster Volunteers After The May 2004 Storms In Southeast Nebraska. Michaels, Sarah with Herpel, Rachael and Swainson, Becky. February 2010. Challenges of Collaborative Water-Related Decision Making. Briefing Note #2. This is the second in a series of briefing notes prepared under the Canadian Water Network project Governance for Source Water Protection in Canada.