About Event:

Please join us for our 2010 Water Management Summit at the world-class Monsanto Water Utilization Learning Center, located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This Summit will include lecture series and panel discussions from Nebraska's leading water resource experts.

The Platte Institute recognizes that effective water management is a multifaceted issue, and the Water Management Summit focuses on long term ideas and solutions that protect this vital resource while leveraging it for economic growth.

"The Water Utilization Learning Center in Gothenburg is the first of its kind in agriculture. This $6 million dollar facility is one of three learning centers of Monsanto's in the United States. Its purpose is to share Monansto's industry-leading knowledge and research with Nebraska's citizens"

Individual Admission is $30 per person; lunch provided

Individual Admission & Dinner Reception is $55 per person; Steak Dinner featuring Nebraska Senators as Honorary Chefs

Featuring Tom Osborne and Brian Dunnigan [Nebraska Department of Resources] as Luncheon Speakers

Please note that Registration and Payment must be received by September 10, 2010

Event Essentials:

Hotel Information:

Hotel Accomodations are being provided by:

Comfort Inn and Suites-Gothenburg (Brand New Hotel!)

315 Platte River Drive

Gothenburg, NE 69138

(308) 537-7444

http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-gothenburg-nebraska-NE128

*Reservations under the Platte Institute room block ($89.99) need to be made by September 14, 2010. Limited space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Transportation Information:

Transportation arrangements can be made through Dashabout Roadrunner Shuttle by calling 1-800-720-DASH (3274)

Dashabout Transportation  will provide third party transportation to Gothenburg from Omaha and Lincoln.  A van will depart the Omaha Marriott (Regency) at 3 PM and then again at 7 PM and from the Lincoln Airport at 4 PM and 8 PM.  Departures from Gothenburg will occur at 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM for return to Lincoln and Omaha.   The one-way cost is $54 from Omaha and $46 from Lincoln.  Call 800-720-3274 least 3 days before departure. 

Dress Code:

Please dress for your comfort. Casual and Business-Casual attire.

Golf:

If you are interested in participating in a round of golf on September 24, 2010, reservations can be made through the Wild Horse Golf Club:

40950 Rd. 768

Gothenburg, NE 69138

(308) 537-7700

www.playwildhorse.com

Friday 9 Hole Rates are as follows:

$22.50 Walking

$28.50 With Cart

Friday 18 Hole Rates are as follows:

$41.00 walking

$54.00 with cart