DWFI’s research, policy development and educational programming are advanced through its communication team. The institute communicates program outcomes and impacts with stakeholders in the U.S. and around the world. Audiences include: agricultural producers and water managers; local, state, national and international government delegates; industry leaders, private companies, non-profits and NGOs; faculty, scholars, and undergraduate/graduate students at NU and other educational institutions; and the general public.
The institute’s communication strategy helps build relationships, using the most appropriate media and communication format, to position DWFI as the preeminent U.S.-based resource for sustainable water and food system research, innovation and education. The institute fosters support by engaging stakeholders in two-way information sharing, attracting new advocates and partners through successful conferences, projects and events, as well as sharing updates through email newsletters, website content, social media, news releases and other forms of outreach.
DWFI reconnects with international partners and projects
DWFI has largely resumed its travel to reconnect and engage with both international and U.S. partners in person.
Nebraska Water Center seminars focus on hydro-tourism, economic development in Nebraska
The Nebraska Water Center, in partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Natural Resources, hosted its 2022 Spring Seminar Series online and in person.
Nebraska Water Center conference held in Scottsbluff
The Nebraska Water Center (NWC) trekked across the state to host its annual Nebraska Water Conference in 2021.
Virtual forum broadens institute’s reach
With international travel remaining a challenge in Fall 2021, DWFI pivoted plans away from a 2-day, in-person Water for Food Global Conference.
Aquifer recharge project in Nebraska featured in international publication
A new book published by UNESCO includes a project from Nebraska’s Central Platte Valley as a case study in effective managed aquifer recharge (MAR).
Digital growth: Water for Food Podcast and online engagement
The DWFI communications team has capitalized on engagement growth in the digital space as a result of the pandemic.
FY 2022 Annual Report
- Overview
- Letter from the Executive Director
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Research and Policy
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Nebraska + Regional
- DWFI offers suite of tools to improve irrigation water use and agricultural productivity
- Understanding groundwater markets and transfers in Nebraska
- Water management for improving water use, sustainability
- Research looks to control nitrate leaching, protect Nebraska groundwater
- DWFI researching solutions, fostering communication regarding AltEn environmental crisis in Mead, Nebraska
- Nitrate Strategy Groups release calls for action
- Mapping geographic heat inequities in urban areas
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Global + National
- New report explores the business ecosystem for smallholder irrigation in Rwanda
- Visit to Nebraska results in water management partnership with Brazil
- New study shows economic impact of the irrigation equipment and services industry
- DWFI and Mammoth Water launch report of water market readiness
- USDA partnering with Nebraska Water Center to enhance modeling system
- Faculty Fellows
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Supported Students
- Water for Food Research Forum showcases exciting student work
- DWFI welcomes new round of student support recipients
- Student's fertigation startup awarded first Husker Venture Fund investment
- Four DWFI supported students receive doctoral degrees
- Nebraska researchers are following the water
- Heeren Inspires Students through Irrigation Field Course
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Nebraska + Regional
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Communication, Education + Outreach
- DWFI reconnects with international partners and projects
- Nebraska Water Center seminars focus on hydro-tourism, economic development in Nebraska
- Nebraska Water Center conference held in Scottsbluff
- Virtual forum broadens institute’s reach
- Aquifer recharge project in Nebraska featured in international publication
- Digital growth: Water for Food Podcast and online engagement
- Development
-
Photo essays
- DWFI discusses water management with delegation from Kenya
- DWFI and Nebraska Water Center engage with attendees at UNL East Campus Discovery Days
- DWFI and Nebraska Water Center participate in UNL Sustainability Kickoff event
- DWFI hosts students Faculty Fellow for fall welcome event
- DWFI sponsors annual Earthstock event on University of Nebraska Lincoln campus
- Resources
- Search
FY 2022 Annual Report
- Overview
- Letter from the Executive Director
-
Research and Policy
-
Nebraska + Regional
- DWFI offers suite of tools to improve irrigation water use and agricultural productivity
- Understanding groundwater markets and transfers in Nebraska
- Water management for improving water use, sustainability
- Research looks to control nitrate leaching, protect Nebraska groundwater
- DWFI researching solutions, fostering communication regarding AltEn environmental crisis in Mead, Nebraska
- Nitrate Strategy Groups release calls for action
- Mapping geographic heat inequities in urban areas
-
Global + National
- New report explores the business ecosystem for smallholder irrigation in Rwanda
- Visit to Nebraska results in water management partnership with Brazil
- New study shows economic impact of the irrigation equipment and services industry
- DWFI and Mammoth Water launch report of water market readiness
- USDA partnering with Nebraska Water Center to enhance modeling system
- Faculty Fellows
-
Supported Students
- Water for Food Research Forum showcases exciting student work
- DWFI welcomes new round of student support recipients
- Student's fertigation startup awarded first Husker Venture Fund investment
- Four DWFI supported students receive doctoral degrees
- Nebraska researchers are following the water
- Heeren Inspires Students through Irrigation Field Course
-
Nebraska + Regional
-
Communication, Education + Outreach
- DWFI reconnects with international partners and projects
- Nebraska Water Center seminars focus on hydro-tourism, economic development in Nebraska
- Nebraska Water Center conference held in Scottsbluff
- Virtual forum broadens institute’s reach
- Aquifer recharge project in Nebraska featured in international publication
- Digital growth: Water for Food Podcast and online engagement
- Development
-
Photo essays
- DWFI discusses water management with delegation from Kenya
- DWFI and Nebraska Water Center engage with attendees at UNL East Campus Discovery Days
- DWFI and Nebraska Water Center participate in UNL Sustainability Kickoff event
- DWFI hosts students Faculty Fellow for fall welcome event
- DWFI sponsors annual Earthstock event on University of Nebraska Lincoln campus
- Resources
- Search
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