Nebraska Water Leaders Academy
Date of this Version
11-13-2012
Document Type
Article
Citation
Presentation at: Water: Science, Practice and Policy, 2012 November 13, 2012
Abstract
Water Challenges are Growing
Population Continues to Grow
New and Innovative Leadership is Needed
Nebraska Water Leaders Academy (NWLA) was born!
NWLA Objectives
•Develop scientific, social and political knowledge about water and related natural resources
• Examine the economical and beneficial uses of Nebraska’s water resources
• Develop and enhance leadership and critical thinking skills
• Develop interpersonal skills to become actively involved with water policy issues at the local, regional, state, and national levels
• Develop life-long water resources management skills
• Challenge traditional paradigms while encouraging critical thinking and creative solutions.
Included in
Hydraulic Engineering Commons, Other Civil and Environmental Engineering Commons, Water Resource Management Commons