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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension

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Natural Resources &
   Environmental Management

 

We provide research-based programs and educational materials to help you understand the value of Nebraskan’s natural resources and the value of good stewardship to ensure sustainability of those resources.

Irrigation Water Use Efficiency

Extension educational programs can help you learn to conserve water with implementation of new technologies, increased efficiency of current water use, and adoption of cropping systems more tolerant of drought or limited water conditions.

Pesticide

Use our educational programs to know more about integrated pest management (IPM), recycling agricultural pesticide containers, and proper pesticide handling, storage and application techniques.

Water Quality

Use these resources to learn more about Best Management Practices (BMP's) that protect surface water and groundwater.

Wildlife and Plant Diversity

Our educational programs encourage locally based partnerships and application of research based information for addressing issues related to diversity of animal and plant species and management of eco-systems.

Bioenergy

UNL Extension targets bioenergy opportunities for Nebraska, utilization of feed co-products from ethanol production, and sustainable cropping systems to supply a bio-energy industry.
Related Resources

UNL Extension Forestry Publications
"Know how" information on windbreak design and management, landscaping, and other topics.

UNL Extension Wildlife Management Publications
"Know how" information on planting for wildlife, wildlife damage control, and more.

Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Nebraska
This guide can help you identify Nebraska’s amphibians and reptiles and learn about their habits and distribution in Nebraska.

Nebraska Forest Service

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Nebraska Statewide Arboretum

Crop Watch
Presents timely information throughout the crop production season on pest management, weather data, and news and program announcements related to sustainable agriculture and specialty crops.