A number of federal, state, and local agencies have responsibilities related to the protection of water quality from pesticides. Several of the primary agencies involved with pesticides and water quality issues include:

Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Nebraska Health and Human Services System
Nebraska Department of Natural Resources
Nebraska Natural Resources Districts
United States Geological Survey
United States Environmental Protection Agency
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

University of Nebraska
Conservation & Survey Division
Cooperative Extension
Pesticide Education Resources
Water Sciences Laboratory

A brief outline addressing aspects of these agencies' activities relative to pesticides and water resources is included in the Nebraska Generic State Management Plan for Pesticides and Water Resources. For details on programs administered by these agencies, please contact them directly.