Presiding Officer: Randy Bretz Secretary: Christina Usher Finemaster: Kiersten Hill Sgt. At Arms: Maury Halstead Cashiers: Frosty Critchfield & Mike Renken Greeter: Lorie Cook-Benjamin Speaker Host: Lisa Lee Speaker: Dr. Don Wilhite Dr. Don Wilhite Climate change poses significant risks to Nebraska’s economy, environment, and citizens. Our program for May 7 will feature a presentation by Dr. Don Wilhite, professor emeritus of Applied Climate Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Wilhite directed the National Drought Mitigation Center at UNL and worked with many federal and state agencies on climate and drought-related issues. During our program, he’ll discuss how responses are needed from all sectors of life in Nebraska, from the agriculture community to the legislature, and from the corporate sector to community organizations to deal with the challenges of our changing climate. |