About Us
Our Mission
The Water, Climate and Health Program pioneers interdisciplinary research, education and collaborative solutions to public health challenges associated with drinking water quality and climate change in Nebraska and around the world.
Our Director
Jesse E. Bell, PhD, is the Claire M. Hubbard Professor of Water, Climate, and Health in the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health. In addition to serving as director of the Water, Climate and Health Program, Dr. Bell is the director of Water, Climate and Health Program at the University of Nebraska’s Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute.
Annual Report and Strategic Plan
For more information about the Water, Climate and Health Program, please view our 2025 Annual Report and our strategic plan.