The Western States Water Council Spring (206th) Meetings will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 24-25, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown.
MEETING REGISTRATION: There is no registration fee to attend the meetings, but we are asking all individuals, regardless of in person or virtual attendance to please register in advance by filling out ONLY one of the forms below. For those attending in person, please register no later than April 4.
In PERSON registration
VIRTUAL attendance (coming soon)
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS: (tentative)
Tuesday, April 22
Full Day Groundwater Workshop
Wednesday, April 23
A Full Day Field Trip sponsored by HDR will include the following stops:
• Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center – hear presentations over the Nebraska Strategic Ag Coalition and new and innovative research being done in Nebraska around water technology.
• Valley Irrigation Facility – tour and presentations given by valley engineers on new water technology to sustain water use and improve efficiency.
• The Lake Wanahoo Education Building – eat lunch at the facility and hear a presentation on Nebraska NRD system.
• Lincoln’s Water System – tour of the City of Lincoln’s water resources and expansion.
Thursday, April 24
WSWC Full Day of Meetings
Evening Reception sponsored by Olsson
Friday, April 25
WSWC Full Council (206th) Meeting
MEETING VENUE/GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown is located at 808 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. A room block is being held in the name of the Western States Water Council (WSWC). The guest room rates for single/double occupancy is $116.00 per night, plus tax. Guests may make their reservations by calling the hotel directly at (402) 904-4800, mentioning the WSWC room block. Alternately, you may use the following on-line WSWC – Courtyard Hotel Reservation Link. Our room block deadline is March 31. Any reservations requested after the cut-off shall be accepted, based on availability.
Check-in after 3:00 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Check-out time is prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of departure
Please note there will be a charge of $19.00 for guest’s overnight self-parking or $20.00 for overnight valet parking. For those not staying at the hotel, parking will be complimentary for the first hour, then $1.25 each hour thereafter, or a maximum charge of $11.25 per day. Some special event rates may apply. Prevailing rate will apply for parking.
TRANSPORTATION:
Eppley Airfield, also known as the Omaha Airport (OMA) is the closest major airport to Lincoln, Nebraska. Travel time between OMA and Lincoln is approximately 50 minutes.
