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 Environmental Quality
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
A brief outline addressing aspects of these agencies' program activities relative to pesticides and groundwater is included in the Nebraska Generic State Management Plan, Components 2 and 3. For details on programs administered by these agencies, please contact them directly.