An awesome picture of snow geese during their migration in March from our Norfolk Field Office! #waterwednesday

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What is NeRAIN? How do I get involved? 🌧️

Listen to this month's episode to find out more! AND watch our video to see how rain gauge measurements are made!

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Watch: youtu.be/DjVfFUVPnEw?si…

Learn: nednr.nebraska.gov/nerain

A cool and calm sunset picture taken from Bridget Waddington!
#sunset #nebraska #cool #calm

Need help registering your well? Visit our website: dnr.nebraska.gov/groundwater/la…. #WaterWednesday

🌍 Happy Earth Day from NeDNR! 🌿 Let's celebrate our planet today and every day by cherishing its beauty, protecting its resources, and committing to sustainable practices. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment for generations to come! #EarthDay #NeDNR 🌎💚

👏 Many thanx to our Natl Flood Ins. Program (NFIP) coordinators from IA, KS, MO, NE for hosting a 2-day symposium University of Nebraska at Omaha on topics re: NFIP, floodplain mgt. & mitigation strategies. We were glad to present/hear info to help build resilient communities! #MitigationMatters

Want to learn more about what NeDNR does for you? Check out our website! #WaterWednesday

Have any questions? Reach out to any of us here at the Department! :)

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The Department uses the data collected from streamgaging stations and measurement sites to make informed decisions regarding the wise and proper use of Nebraska’s water resources.💧 #WaterWednesday

Check out our Real-Time Water website here: nednr.aquaticinformatics.net

Jeremy Bower at the Department caught the stellar beauty of yesterday's eclipse - check out those sun spots! Who else was watching? 🌒 #Eclipse #SunSpots

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NeDNR in partnership with the Nebraska Silver Jackets have produced a Mitigation Project Interactive Map to show past and ongoing flood mitigation activities across Nebraska. You can explore the map and learn about the initiative here: floods.nebraska.gov/pages/mitigati….

#mitigationmonday

A calm and cool Nebraska sunset picture taken by Nic Marsden .
#sunset #cool #calm #Nebraska

Did you know? The “base flood elevation” is the elevation to which floodwater is estimated to rise during a 1% annual chance flood event. The 1% annual chance flood is also known as the “base flood”. Contact your floodplain administrator to learn more. dnr.nebraska.gov/floodplain.

DNR's Water Planning Division's mission is to sustain and protect Nebraska’s water supplies and water uses for both the near and long term. #WaterWednesday

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Did you know? If you are buying, building, or improving property located in a regulatory floodplain, you are required to purchase flood insurance as a prerequisite for receiving any type of federal financial assistance. For more information, visit dnr.nebraska.gov/floodplain/flo….

Don't be an April Fool, apply to any of our internship or full-time opportunities!🤡

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Another vibrant Nebraska sunset picture taken by Deb Andersen.
#sunset #vibrant #Nebraska

How do we streamgage when there's ice on the rivers and streams?😮

Watch our video! youtu.be/3TSHK0njlOs?si…

Or, listen here:
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“Who is my first point of contact for information about the floodplain?” Every community that participates in the NFIP has a floodplain administrator. To find out who that is in your community, visit our community search page here: dnr.nebraska.gov/floodplain

Interested in applying for a permit to pump out of a stream? Visit dnr.nebraska.gov/water-admin/fa… for more information!

#WaterWednesday

Please join Elijah Kaufman, CFM, with NeDNR for a free 1-hour virtual class detailing the benefits of adopting an updated floodplain ordinance! Participation is limited and priority will be given to Floodplain Administrators. Register here: bit.ly/3VxS6RM