Publications

Collecting rainwater and using it for landscape irrigation and other outdoor uses is a great way to make use of a natural resource while conserving potable water. This four-page color publication describes how to harvest rainwater and suggests options for using it. Learn More

Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation does not infiltrate soil, but instead, flows over land or through storm drains to streams, rivers, and lakes. This water collects pollutants as it moves over streets, parking lots, driveways, and other surfaces. To reduce pollution, it’s important to manage this stormwater runoff at the home, city, state, and national levels. This 12-page Extension Circular presents commonly used terms in stormwater management practices, strategies, and regulations. Learn More

This NebGuide provides an overview of what stormwater is; what it means to manage stormwater; why it is important to do so; and the changing practice of stormwater management. Learn More

Follow Stormwater Sleuth and Running Rain through their comic book adventure where youth with learn about storm water runoff, water pollution from runoff, and practices that help slow stormwater and keep runoff clean. Youth can explore the watershed they live in and the storm water runoff from their home or school, and discover ways they can be a part of the solution to stormwater runoff pollution.

The book includes a maze, crossword puzzle and two hands-on activities that promote exploration and observation of storm water runoff pollution.

Format: 16 pages, B/W

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Based on the Stormwater Sleuth Comic book, you can learn about different water threats and ways to address them in this fun and engaging card came.

Each deck of cards contains 40 different threats to water and 80 best management practices. 

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This 8-page publication provides water development information and a system to help estimate costs for three pumping systems — windmills, solar submersible pumps, AC submersible pumps — and underground pipe. Anticipated future water needs, maintenance costs, life expectancies of the systems, and flexibilities to accommodate management changes must be considered in choosing the most efficient alternative. Discussion and worksheets are provided to aid in determining overall costs for providing water to grazing animals.

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