Deadline extended: Register for the 2023 Water and Natural Resources Tour

Nebraska Water Center
The Nebraska Water Center will hold their annual Water and Natural Resources Tour again this summer.
May 15, 2023

Lincoln, Neb. —The Nebraska Water Center will hold their annual Water and Natural Resources Tour again this summer. From Monday, June 19, to Thursday, June 22, attendees will explore Northeast Nebraska and gain first-hand experience with the water management practices, history, and innovation of that region of the state.

Tour stops include the Norfolk Riverfront development, the Bazile Groundwater Management Area, Gavins Point Dam, Ashfall Fossil Beds and much more. The 2023 Water Tour is being hosted by the Nebraska Water Center and the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

Registration Details•       $685 per person, single occupancy•       $600 per person, double occupancyRegistration includes all meals, hotels, commercial transportation, on-board refreshments, and activities from Monday evening through Thursday at 5:00 pm. The tour will begin and end in Norfolk, NE. Transportation to and from Norfolk, NE is not included with registration costs. Tour seating is limited. Registrations are on a first come, first served basis with payment required at the time of registration.To register please print the registration form, fill it out, and mail to Tricia Liedle at 2021 Transformation Drive, Suite 3220 Lincoln, NE 68508.Registration is open through May 19 or until all seats are filled.The Water Tour was first held in 1975. The tours are designed to enhance understanding and appreciation for water management in Nebraska and beyond, providing an educational experience for anyone interested in natural resource management.2023 Water and Natural Resources Tour Agenda Overview On Monday, June 19, we’ll meet in Norfolk at the Norfolk Lodge & Suites (Divots Conference Center).  Get checked in for the tour and enjoy a welcome reception with the other tour participants. The reception will include a tour of Divots Brewery, a tasting flight, and a light meal.  We will stay at the Norfolk Lodge & Suites on Monday night.On Tuesday, June 20, we’ll tour the Norfolk Riverfront Development, Nucor Steel, and Ashfall Fossil Beds. We’ll also visit the Bazile Groundwater Management Area and experience the first reverse osmosis plant in Nebraska and the Bazile Demonstration Farm. We will return to the Norfolk Lodge & Suites on Tuesday night.On Wednesday, June 21, we’ll visit Neligh Mills, Handlebend Copper, and Niobrara State Park.  The tour will make its way north and will stay in Yankton, South Dakota on Wednesday night. On Thursday, June 22, we’ll spend the morning at Gavins Point Dam and, weather permitting, will get out on the water at Lewis and Clark Lake. We will also visit Bow Creek before returning to Norfolk around 4 pm. The tour officially ends when we return to Norfolk on Thursday afternoon, and if you choose to stay in Norfolk on Thursday you will need to arrange your own lodging.Registration includes: all meals, hotels, commercial transportation, on-board refreshments, and activities from Monday evening through Thursday at 5:00 p.m. The tour will begin and end in Norfolk, NE. Transportation to and from Norfolk, NE is not included with registration costs.

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