2022 World O! Water
We are once again in person! We have implemented many precautions to help keep you and your family safe and healthy. Bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon of fun activities at Chalco Hills Recreation Area.
2022 Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar
Please join us for the annual Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St or online via Zoom The 2022 seminar will be a combination of Virtual and In-Person. The In-Person seating will be limited to 220 people…
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
2021 VIRTUAL Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar
Join us February 4th for the 2021 Annual Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar. The event will be virtual this year, so go to SECOmaha.com to get registered now for this free event! Certificate of Completion will be available for those…
2020 Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar – Building for the Future
Please join us for the annual Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar at the DC Centre, 11830 Stonegate Drive. Visit SEComaha.com for more details!
MORE Nature Night – Westgate Elementary
The Omaha Stormwater Program will have an educational booth at this event for some family fun! The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District's is hosting M.O.R.E. Nature (Metro Omaha Resources for Exploring Nature) Nature Nights at Metro Omaha schools. At each…
Papillion Creek Watershed Partnership Meeting 4/25/19
Agenda: 1. Introductions 2. HDR Presentation – Papillion Creek Watershed Management Plan Update 3. PCWP Interlocal Agreement 4. Other Items of Interest
MORE Nature Night – Crestridge Elementary
The Omaha Stormwater Program will have an educational booth at this event for some family fun! The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District's is hosting M.O.R.E. Nature (Metro Omaha Resources for Exploring Nature) Nature Nights at Metro Omaha schools. At each…
Arbor Day Festival – Lauritzen Gardens
Omaha Stormwater Program will be participating in this event at Lauritzen Gardens, their description is below: Celebrate the importance of trees, as well as other environmental conservation messages, as groups participate in self-guided tours to interactive stations staffed by conservation…
2018 World O! Water
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for people of all ages to learn about the important role that water plays in our lives and community. Join us this year on September 8th to experience live demonstrations, science experiments,…
2018 Omaha Green Infrastructure Tour
Save the date for the annual Omaha Green Infrastructure Tour on September 20th! Lots of great information will be provided on projects that include bioretention systems, wetlands, porous pavements & more! The bus leaves at 9:00am & returns at 3:30pm. …
Omaha Rocks! City Resource Fair 2018
Omaha Rocks! City Resource Fair 2018 Join us for a FREE night of interactive displays, and learn how the City of Omaha Departments work together to build a better City so that OMAHA ROCKS for everyone! Hosted by Omaha Parks,…
Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar 2018
The annual Omaha Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar will be held Thursday, February 1st from 7:30 am to Noon at the Hilton Omaha. Registration is available online at secomaha.com Visit the Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar website for more details…
2017 Omaha Green Infrastructure Tour
Join us, as we tour some of the newest stormwater management projects in Omaha and re-visit established green infrastructure projects. Six of this year’s tour stops are new to the tour! Criteria for tour stop selection included ensuring a variety…
2017 World O! Water
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for people of all ages to learn about the important role that water plays in our lives and community. Join us this year on September 9th to experience live demonstrations, science experiments,…
WEF Collection Systems 2017
The Collection Systems 2017 Conference: Collections in the Heartland - Collecting Today for a Cleaner Tomorrow CenturyLink Center Omaha, Nebraska Conference: May 21-24, 2017 Exhibition: May 22-23, 2017 Cooperating Organizations: Nebraska Water Environment Association
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…
2017 Spring Stormwater Symposium
The 2017 Spring Stormwater Symposium brings together professionals from both public and private sectors to learn from local, regional and national experts. The Symposium will focus on examples of stormwater program funding & management, and also dive deep into the…
Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar 2017
The annual Omaha Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar will be held Thursday February 2nd from 8-11:30 at the Ralston Arena. More details will be posted as they are finalized, but save the date!
Sustainable Landscapes Workshop – Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office
Free Sustainable Landscape Workshop presented by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum this Friday at the Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties, 8015 W Center Rd. The workshop runs from 1-5pm. The workshop will highlight information NSA's Greener Nebraska Towns grant program, recent…
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!
2016 Omaha Green Infrastructure Tour
Join us, as we tour some of the newest stormwater management projects in Omaha and re-visit established green infrastructure projects. Six of this year’s tour stops are new to the tour! Criteria for tour stop selection included ensuring a variety…
2016 World O! Water
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for people of all ages to learn about the important role that water plays in our lives and community. Join us this year on September 10th to experience live demonstrations, science experiments,…
Save the Date! 2016 Great Plains Low Impact Development Research and Innovation Symposium
Where: University of Nebraska at Omaha; Community Engagement Center Who Should Attend: Stormwater Professionals, Educators, Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects, Planners, City/County/State/Federal Stormwater Managers, Developers, etc. Conference Overview: After a successful initial 2014 Symposium in Tulsa, OK, we are looking to…
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…
Walk for the Animals
Have fun and get fit with your pooch all for a great cause. The 2015 Nebraska Humane Societies Walk for the Animals will have plenty of fun and treats (and us of course!). Come on down and join the fun!
Yappy Pack Carnival and Car Show
The second Annual Yappy Pack Carnival and Car show hosted by the Nebraska Humane society will be featuring games, food, nail trims and more! While you're down there don't forget to stop by our table and learn about how you…
2015 Omaha Green Infrastructure Tour
Registration is now open for the annual Omaha Green Infrastructure Tour! On Thursday, July 9, the UNL Stormwater Team, UNO Center for Urban Sustainability, and the Omaha Stormwater Program will be sponsoring the annual Omaha Green Infrastructure Tour. This year’s tour will provide a great opportunity to see how…
Lauritzen Spring into Spring
Check out the beautiful Lauritzen gardens at their annual Spring into Spring event. Make sure to stop by and see us to learn more about green infrastructure!
Spring Into Summer
Get ready to kick off the summer with us at the 2015 Spring into Summer event! There will be music, free food, and games for the whole family!
ODPA Spring Bark in the Park
Come join us at Hefflinger Dog Park for this years Spring Bark in the Park hosted by the Omaha Dog Park Advocates! Come play with some cute pups and learn the importance of picking up their waste.
Earth Day Omaha 2015
Visit us at Elmwood Park for Earth Day on April 18th from 11am-6pm. We will be presenting information on building a DIY rain barrel, have children's activity books, and lots of fun facts about how stormwater pollution impacts the environment!
Omaha Stormwater Awareness Month
Each day throughout the month of April, stormwater fun facts and tidbits will be posted - learn how you can help prevent stormwater pollution, conserve water with Water Wisdom Wednesdays, and implement Green Infrastructure practices at your residence. For the…
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…
2015 Sediment & Erosion Control Seminar
2015 Topics Include: City of Omaha’s 2014 Compliance Issues Redevelopment vs New Development SWPPP Implementation and Design Proper BMP Selection Construction to Post Construction on Permix Results of 2014 Post Construction BMP Inspection The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)…
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…
