2024 Rain Barrel Program is here!
You are invited to be part of the movement. In an effort to promote wise use and conservation of water, the City of Omaha has created the Rain Barrel Program. It's a great way for you to better use our…
2024 World O! Water
Dive into fun, action-packed activities at this year's World O! Water festival! The free, public event will be held Saturday, September 7th from 12-4pm at Chalco Hills. Featuring arts & crafts, science experiments, water & wildlife demonstrations, games, nature hikes,…
Nebraska Earth Day 2021 Passport
Thank you for participating in our Check-In Challenge -- Hope you enjoyed being a Green Infrastructure Investigator!! Your pass-phrase is: SLOWSPREADSINK
OmahaPlants.org – City of Omaha’s Plant Resource
Visit OmahaPlants.org today! Hey, Omaha - got a question about what to plant? Check out our new website OmahaPlants.org, a new directory of shrubs, grasses, plants and trees that are well-suited for our climate and growing conditions. You can search by type…
NEW NDEQ Industrial Stormwater Permit
The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) issued the new NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit July 18th, 2016. You may view the new permit and associated forms on the on the NDEQ's website.
Omaha Green Infrastructure Featured in Stormwater
Green infrastructure projects in Omaha was recently was featured in Stormwater's September 2016 issue. The projects described cover projects from both the Omaha Stormwater Program and CSO Program. Click here to check it out here!
2015 Master Conservationist Award
This year, our stormwater team received the 2015 Master Conservationist Award from The World-Herald and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources in cooperation with the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts. The award is in recognition of our…
Rockbrook Creek Rehabilitation Project Receives 2015 ACEC Merit Award
After it's completion in 2013, Rockbrook Creek withstood several intense storm events in 2014. The project performed well with the mixture of grade control structures and native vegetation maintaining the integrity of the channel. The successful use of bioengineering solutions…
Stormwater Awareness Month
April is Stormwater Awareness Month! Don't miss out on interesting fun facts and great ways for you to be Stormwater savvy!
UNL Urban Waters Fact Sheet
This fact sheet summarizes the work being done by the University of Nebraska at Lincoln & their partner the City of Omaha Stormwater Program in helping to improve urban waters in Omaha. The EPA put together this & other…
