SNR in the News: January 2014

SNR was featured in several news stories during the month of January.
SNR was featured in several news stories during the month of January.

The School of Natural Resources is home to talented people, many of whom the media reach out to for comments on current affairs. Check out the stories featuring SNR that got people buzzing nationwide.

This list is not comprehensive or exhaustive. If you saw SNR featured in an article, blog or other news medium not included in this list, please forward the link and information to Mekita Rivas at mrivas@unl.edu.

New Nebraska Groundwater Atlas is available | 1.5.14
http://columbustelegram.com/news/new-nebraska-groundwater-atlas-is-available/article_1fd2bf70-b6dd-56e0-8929-1d95eec17cfc.html

Spring water lecture series begins in Lincoln | 1.7.14
http://www.midwestproducer.com/news/regional/spring-water-lecture-series-begins-in-lincoln/article_3792b3f8-77dc-11e3-9a08-001a4bcf887a.html

2014 Winter Lecture Series begins Jan. 26 | 1.10.14
http://journalstar.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/winter-lecture-series-begins-jan/article_5ddfdb42-d26e-578f-89f9-5252fa9d0bef.html

Polar vortex drift brings cold temperatures to US | 1.13.14
http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/polar-vortex-drift-brings-cold-temperatures-to-us/article_4b8016be-7c0d-11e3-8dc0-0019bb30f31a.html

UNL begins annual series of water lectures on rural water issues | 1.15.14
http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/unl-begins-annual-series-of-water-lectures-on-rural-water/article_86734fb6-7da2-11e3-8393-0019bb30f31a.html

CUNY Picks James Milliken as New Chancellor | 1.15.14
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/16/nyregion/cuny-picks-james-milliken-as-new-chancellor.html?hpw&rref=education&_r=1

Winter Lecture Series focuses on Climate Change | 1.20.14
http://journalstar.com/niche/neighborhood-extra/news/winter-lecture-series-focuses-on-climate-change/article_6c3884e1-0806-5af6-98cb-0ff487feb1d4.html

Minnesota’s Next Weather Worry: Drought | 1.21.14
http://stillwater.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/minnesotas-next-weather-worry-drought-stillwater

California drought: Scientists puzzled by persistence of blocking 'ridge' (+video) | 1.21.14
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2014/0121/California-drought-Scientists-puzzled-by-persistence-of-blocking-ridge-video

UNL implements digital touchscreens for campus-wide use | 1.23.14
http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/unl-implements-digital-touchscreens-for-campus-wide-use/article_2df83d30-83e5-11e3-a79d-001a4bcf6878.html

Do We Need To Hunt Mountain Lions In Nebraska? | 1.24.14
http://netnebraska.org/article/news/do-we-need-hunt-mountain-lions-nebraska?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SigStory

How locked-in weather spreads woe from Alaska to Alabama | 1.28.14
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/how-locked-weather-spreads-woe-alaska-alabama-2D12008811