Two dams that affect river flows in Nebraska were in the news this week.
The Omaha-World Herald reported that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted permission to Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District to increase the water level in Lake McConaughy to help alleviate downstream flooding concerns. Click here for original article.
The Sioux City Journal reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be increasing release rates from the Gavins Point and Fort Randall Dams in order to alleviate flooding upstream of those dams. Click here for original article.
As we move into the spring flooding season, what is your community doing to prepare?
About Our Association
- Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association
- The Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NeFSMA) is an active organization of over 100 members representing over 50 organizations. NeFSMA pursues multiple purposes including: 1.)promote public awareness of floodplain and stormwater management; 2.) promote the professional status of floodplain and stormwater management and secure all benefits resulting there from; 3.) promote cooperation and information exchange between individuals and entities concerned with floodplain and stormwater management; 4.) keep individuals concerned with floodplain and stormwater management well informed through educational and professional seminars and to provide a method for dissemination of information, both general and technical; 5.) inform and educate concerned individuals of pending floodplain or stormwater legislation, funding and other related management matters. Please browse our website to learn more about NeFSMA at www.nefsma.net. If you are interested in joining, either contact one of the board members or complete the membership form.
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