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Aaron Young, survey geologist with the Conservation and Survey Division, Nebraska Geological Survey at the School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, performs maintenance on water wells. (IANR Conservation and Survey Division)
Ag News, Central Region, Crops, Nebraska, Water

Groundwater report shows continued decline in eastern Nebraska

The annual Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Report shows that groundwater levels in the eastern half of the state continue to decline. Read More

Now is the perfect time to research water-saving methods for your garden that can be applied all year long. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Central Region, Editors, General, Kansas, Kylene Scott, Regional Roundup, Water

Governor announces funding to help secure Dodge City water supply, support aquifer 

Kansas Geological Survey estimated reductions of 18% to 32% in pumping of underground water in the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas could extend life of the resource in some areas by a decade. KGS says savings require farmers to reduce water use for irrigating crops in western Kansas. (Allison Kite/Kansas Reflector)
Ag News, Water

Kansas Geological Survey says 18% to 32% cut in groundwater pumping may stabilize aquifer



Nebraska has pioneered the use of airborne electromagnetics on a regional scale for aquifer mapping, thereby boosting groundwater management capability. A helicopter carries a large loop of wire whose electromagnetic signaling help image subsurface conditions and create a 3D geological model. (Photo: Katie Cameron | Natural Resources)

California turns to Nebraska on aquifer analysis, groundwater management

No ‘lollipops or rainbows,’ but hope abounds

Kansas Geological Survey to study interaction of agriculture, playas in western Kansas

Groundwater levels fall in central and western Kansas

Kansas Geological Survey report assesses health of the High Plains Aquifer

Wichita’s quest for water during drought draws concerns from farmers, others