Seminar for Elected Officials 2016
In April 2016, the Nebraska legislature passed a resolution (LR 455) which established a special committee composed of state senators to examine the impacts of climate change and to determine appropriate actions by the State of Nebraska. The goal of this special committee is to examine issues related to the impacts of climate change on the State of Nebraska and its residents, including assessments of vulnerability, risks, and economic impacts. The committee is also to examine opportunities, including methods of producing food, generating power, or protecting land and water, that can be used to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change and that will provide jobs and economic benefits to Nebraskans. The expected outcome of this study is to lead to the development of a Nebraska Climate Action Plan.
In response to LR 455, the University of Nebraska, in cooperation with Senator Ken Haar's office, organized a 1-day seminar to familiarize senators on the science and implications of climate change on the state. Download Full Agenda
Climate Change and Its Implications for Nebraska
Dr. Donald Wilhite
Professor, Applied Climate Sciences, School of Natural Resources
Sector-Based Roundtable Reports
Eco-systems and Wildlife
Rick Schneider,
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Forestry
Dr. Scott Josiah,
Nebraska Forestry Service
Agriculture
Dr. Nick Brozovic,
Daugherty Water for Food Institute
Health
Dr. Eleanor Rogan & Mr. Bruce Grogan,
College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Research Initatives
Climate Modeling
Dr. Clinton Rowe,
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Increasing Climate Resilience and GHG Mitigation on Agricultural Lands
Dr. Michael Wilson,
National Leader for Climate Change, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
University of Nebraska Climate Resources
High Plains Regional Climate Center
Ms. Natalie Umphlett
Nebraska State Climate Office
Dr. Martha Shulski
National Drought Mitigation Center
Ms. Kelly Helm Smith
Nebraska Extension
Dr. Rick Rasby
Daugherty Water for Food Institute
Ms. Molly Nance & Dr. Nick Brozovic
University of Nebraska Research Initiative - Animal Sciences
Dr. Galen Erickson,
Animal Sciences, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Disaster Preparedness in the Era of Climate Change
Mr. Joe Chandler,
Senior Mitigation Planner, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VII
Faith Communities and Climate Change
Reverend Kimberly Morrow