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Water Conservation and Drought Information

Nebraska's Climate Assessment Response Committee (CARC) has been activated to evaluate and develop response mechanisms to minimize the negative impact of a drought.  The membership of CARC includes university, private sector, and state agency representatives.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is a member of CARC.

PDF Drought Impact Summary

MS Word Rich Text Document Nebraska Water Shortage Emergency Response Plan
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PDF Water Conservation Tips

Publications:

PDF Make Every Drop Count in Your Home

PDF Make Every Drop Count on Your Yard

Useful Links:

Climate Assessment Response Committee

Drought Central

National Drought Mitigation Center

The Groundwater Foundation

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

American Water Works Association - WaterWiser Clearinghouse

City of Lincoln

Metropolitan Utilities District - Once there, click on Make Every Drop Count

Nebraska Department of Roads Drought Information

UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

For more information, contact:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Drinking Water and Environmental Health
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007
Phone: (402) 471-2541
Fax: (402) 471-6436
E-mail: jack.daniel@dhhs.ne.gov


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