7 Topical presentations At each partnership meeting, a specific topic of mutual interest is examined in detail. The programs, presented by subject matter experts, have covered topics ranging from invasive species on the Platte River to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln’s Domestic Energy Research and Application Initiative.
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The addition of this program to our bi-monthly agenda has allowed both entities to develop a better understanding of each other’s perspective on issues of common interest. In addition, this regularly occurring activity has enhanced our relationship with those presenting the information of interest.
Water Quality Sampling Personnel from the NPPD Environmental Department assisted the NDEQ with the Nebraska Recreational Season Water Quality Monitoring Program. Statewide, the NDEQ collects water samples on a weekly basis during the summer (April to September) to gather information on the quality of the state’s water resources. The samples are monitored for E-coli, an indicator bacteria used to NPPD Environmental Specialists Justin King and Russ Nyffeler detect the presence of other harmful pathogens, bacteria and viruses. The information gathered is also used to inform the general public of the quality of Nebraska’s recreational waters. In 2009, NPPD personnel took water samples from Loup Power District’s Lake North near Columbus. The NDEQ provided training and test equipment, and NPPD personnel collected water samples, ran water tests and submitted results to the NDEQ. NPPD /ND EQ ANNUA L REPORT