Water is one of the most critical resources
for sustaining life, agriculture, and economic
development. Challenges such as scarcity,
pollution, climate change, and equitable
distribution continue to threaten water security
worldwide and right here in Nebraska.
This symposium will begin with an overview of
global water issues. Then, the focus will move to
a more regional approach, with presentations and
discussions exploring such topics as groundwater
depletion, agricultural runo¬, and the sustainability
of the Ogallala Aquifer.
Experts will examine policies, conservation
strategies, and scientific advancements aimed at
securing water resources for future generations.
This event is essential for researchers, farmers,
policy makers, and anyone concerned about
water’s role in shaping the future of our
environment and economy.
Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 11. Cancellation
after this deadline is non-refundable unless
cancelled by UNL or OLLI.
Register for one format.
CON 106L
Location: Great Plains Ballroom, UNL East Campus
Union. No parking permit is required Enrollment
Limit: 250
Cost: $20 includes lunch. Contact the OLLI office
if you have dietary needs.
CON 106Z
Location: Zoom Live Stream
Enrollment Limit: 100
Cost: $15
Registration is required.
Register at https://olli.unl.edu
Click on "Sign In (Join and Register)" on the top
of the web page.
Questions? Call 402-472-6265
Full Information: https://olli.unl.edu/sites/unl.edu.cehs.olli/files/media/file/2025-Fall-Symposium.pdf
Agenda
Saturday, September 27, 2025
East Campus Union, Great Plains Ballroom, UNL
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8:30 am - Doors Open
9:00 am - Welcome
9:15 am – Water 2.0
Jaehyang So – Keynote - Chair, Technical
Committee Global Water Partnership,
Washington, DC; Stockholm, Sweden
10:00 am - Questions and Answers
10:10 am - Break
10:20 am – Understanding & Assessing
Climate Change: Preparing for
Nebraska’s Future
Deborah Bathke - Climate Scientist, and
State Climatologist, School of Natural
Resources, University of Nebraska
11:05 am - Questions and Answers
11:15 am – Lunch Break
12:00 pm – Nebraska Water Issues – Panel
Dr. Chittaranjan Ray – Chair, Nebraska
Water Center; Daugherty Water for Food
Global Institute at the University of
Nebraska
Katie Cameron – Hydrogeologist, Lower
Platte South Natural Resources District
Dan Snow – Director of Laboratory
Services, Daugherty Water for Food Global
Institute
Marty Stange – Environmental Supervisor,
City of Hastings (NE) Utilities (Retired)
Anthony Schutz - Professor of Agricultural
Law, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
1:15 pm - Break
1:25 pm – Platte Basin Timelapse Project
Ethan Freese - Producer/Photographer, UNL
School of Natural Resources
2:10 pm – Questions and Answers
2:20 pm - Closing Remarks – Conclusion