Nebraska Wellhead Protection Network (Ne WHPN)
A number of organizations and agencies in Nebraska work to support communities as they develop and adopt wellhead protection (WHP) programs. The Ne WHPN provides an opportunity for these organizations and agencies to meet, discuss their work and identify community needs. Meetings are also an opportunity for the group to get information about hot topics related to their field. Ne WHPN members take turns hosting meetings. The Groundwater Foundation serves as facilitator and record-keeper for the Ne WHPN.
Below is a list of meeting dates, locations, sponsors, and topics of discussion. Agendas and discussion minutes from many of the meetings are available to the public. These documents are provided below in a downloadable, Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Meetings Schedule
Date: Septemnber 24, 2008
Location:NDEQ Van Dorn, Lincoln
Sponsor: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
Topics: climate change, network updates
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Date: March 19, 2008
Location: New World Inn, Columbus
Sponsor: Nebraska Rural Water Association
Topics: wellhead protection
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Date: November 13, 2007
Location: NDEQ Van Dorn, Lincoln
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Controlling runoff, stormwater management, rain gardens, preserving green spaces
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Date: September 25, 2007
Location: FirsTier Event Center, Kearney
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation, NARD Annual Conference
Topics: Updates from members
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Date: July 2007
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: A series of interviews were conducted with members to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Ne WHPN and future directions for the group
Download: summary
Date: March 5, 2007
Location: Wingate Inn, Kearney
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Wellhead protection, emergency response, NRD water programs
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Date: September 26, 2006
Location: Holiday Inn, Kearney
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Proper decommissioning of abandonded wells
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Date: May 16, 2006
Location: NDEQ Van Dorn, Lincoln
Sponsor: NDEQ
Topics: Preventing pathogenic contamination of drinking water sources
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Date: March 6, 2006
Location: Kearney Holiday Inn, Kearney
Sponsor: Nemaha NRD
Topics: University of Nebraska Rural Initiative, community assessment, 2006 SWP grant request for proposals
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Date: November 2, 2005
Location: Nemaha NRD, Tecumesh
Sponsor: Nemaha NRD
Topics: WHP case study - South Platte NRD, LB 962 impacts on WHP, NDEQ grants
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Date: April 14, 2005
Location: Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln
Sponsor: Water Systems Council, Nebraska Well Drillers Association
Topics: Nebraska wellcare(R) workshop
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Date: February 28, 2005
Location: Law Enforcement Center, Kearney
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Project update, WHP case study - city of Kearney
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Date: October 7, 2004
Location: Frontier Co-op, David City
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Wastewater management in wellhead protection areas
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Date: May 4, 2004
Location: Gage County Cooperative Extension, Beatrice
Sponsor: Gage County Planning Officials
Topics: Wellhead protection by county planning and zoning
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Date: February 10, 2004
Location: Lower Platte South, NRD
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Alma wellhead protection case and legal ramifications
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Date: November 3, 2003
Location: Embassay Suites, Lincoln
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Waterborne diseases and drinking water pathogens
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Date: August 28, 2003
Location: Lake McConaughy Visitor's Center, Ogallala
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Geology of Keith County and its impact on groundwater quality/quantity, on-site wastewater management in Nebraska
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Date: May 30, 2003
Location: Southeast Community College, Lincoln
Sponsor: NDEQ, The Cadmus Group
Topics: Source water protection, best management practices and other measures for protecting drinking water supplies
Download: N/A
Date: February 20, 2003
Location: Central Platte NRD, Grand Island
Sponsor: South Central NE RC&D
Topics: Potential for drought, water scarcity, Wood River Recharge Project, source water protection on a national scale
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Date: November 13, 2002
Location: Lancaster County Extension Office, Lincoln
Sponsor: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Topics: Computer modeling, pollution prevention, moving from assessment to protection
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Date: August 20, 2002
Location: NE Rural Water Association, Wahoo
Sponsor: NE Rural Water Association
Topics: Public hearing procedures for state approved WHP plans, networking, costs of prevention vs. remediation/added treatment
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Date: May 8, 2002
Location: Lower Platte South NRD, Lincoln
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: WHP publications, groundwater flow models, history and current status of WHP in NE
Download: N/A
Date: March 18, 2002
Location: I-80 Holiday Inn, Grand Island
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: WHP: A primer course, partners for protection, NRD WHP brochure
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Date: October 4, 2001
Location: University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Sponsor: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Topics: Leadership development
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Date: June 22, 2001
Location: Upper Big Blue NRD, York
Sponsor: Upper Big Blue NRD
Topics: Community education and empowerment, WHP services and advocacy
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Date: May 3, 2001
Location: NDEQ, Lincoln
Sponsor: NDEQ
Topics: Potential to coordinate services
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Date: February 13, 2001
Location: The Groundwater Foundation, Lincoln
Sponsor: The Groundwater Foundation
Topics: Initial meeting
Download: N/A
