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These improvements reduce stormwater runoff and flooding, repair degraded stream channels and improve water quality.
Water Quality Standards
This program is part of a nationwide effort to control the harmful effects of pollutants from urbanized areas on our nation's waters.
Fall Lawn Care Tips
Tips to keep your plants healthy and beautiful while reducing pollution to local waterways.
Drainage Criteria Manual
Ongoing revisions to Lincoln’s Drainage Criteria Manual

Featured Projects

Forest Lake Blvd Flood Risk Reduction
Salt Creek Floodplain Resiliency

The goal is to find a mix of potential measures to effectively reduce flooding impacts to local businesses and residences.

Deadman's Run Flood Risk Management Project

The purpose of the Deadman's Run feasibility study is to identify the potential for developing flood risk management solutions in this highly urbanized area.

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Ben Higgins
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watershed@lincoln.ne.gov
555 S 10th St, Ste 203
Lincoln, NE, 68508 USA
Work Tel 402-441-7532
Fax 402-441-8609
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