The Republican River Restoration Partnership (RRRP) will host their next meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Gateway in Oberlin, KS, beginning at 10:00 AM, Central Time.

Included in the day’s agenda will be a presentation from Dr. Wayne Woldt, Department of Biological Systems Engineering with the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Woldt will present his research on Virtual Watershed Hydrological Units. Our water environment consists of many interconnected, highly dependent components

that include climate, watersheds, and human interactions; and processes such as physical,

biological and chemical that pose major research challenges to water/environmental sciences and engineering. The goal of his project is to establish the foundation for competitive research leading to a Great Plains Hydrologic and Environmental Observatory.

If you would like a copy of the agenda or to register for the event, please contact Southwest Nebraska RC&D at 888-585-1085 or emailing Jennifer.tenbensel@rcdnet.net . The cost for lunch is $10.00 and will be payable at the door.

The RRRP works to positively effect management of the riparian area of the Republican River and its tributaries in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. Their goals are to foster cooperation between three states to develop a regional plan for the watershed, to increase economic development throughout the area, increase the quantity and quality of water within the watershed and increase educational opportunities in regard to water quantity and quality.