Major Projects


Antelope Valley Project-A flood control, transportation and community revitalization project for Lincoln, partnering the NRD, the City of Lincoln and the University of Nebraska.

Beal Slough-South Lincoln watershed is showcase for latest bio-engineering methods.

Dam Hehabilitations- The NRD is taking advantage of a federal offer to rehabilitate dams that now protect much more then they were designed to protect.

Dead Man's Run-Bank stabilization project on UNL's East Campus.

Green Building-Check out the "green" aspects of our building!

MoPac East Trail Extension-Best route being sought from Mopac East to Platte River.

Motocross Project-The NRD is helping to secure grant money to create a motocross track at Lincoln's Abbott Sports Complex.

Platte River Obstruction Removal-Dangerous pilings of miscellaneous materials are being removed from the Platte River.

Wagon Train Lake Watershed-Landowners are getting, in some cases, 90% cost-sharing to install best management practices that help preserve the water quality of Wagon Train Lake.

Watershed Management Plan- The NRD is assisting the City of Lincoln in developing and administering master plans for stormwater management in a dozen Lincoln watersheds.