State legislators plumbed the depths and impacts of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s water-based research in a Nov. 15 hearing at the State Capitol.
The discussion flowed from Legislative Resolution 209, which is an interim study that reviews the history and availability of state and federal funding options to expand water research across the University of Nebraska system. The resolution was introduced in May by state senators Kate Bolz (District 28) and John Stinner (District 48).
Chancellor Ronnie Green delivered in-depth testimony on the university’s water research, outlining the institution’s rich history as an innovator in helping Nebraska launch policies and develop technologies intended to conserve surface and groundwater resources.
“Nebraska’s economic vitality and the health of our people and ecosystems rely on maintaining our role as leaders in agricultural innovation,” Green said. “And, while this history of innovation, management and stewardship of water enabled by the University of Nebraska has been pivotally important, there exists a critical need to increase the investment in this area for the state of Nebraska as we move forward for a sustainable future.”
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