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The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) is the result of merging two state agencies, effective July 1, 2025: the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
This new department brings together our state's efforts in water management, energy policies, and environmental protection. While we transition into a unified online presence, please continue to use the legacy websites for current services and information.
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NUE Program accepting applications through May 15, 2026
The Nebraska Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) program will pay corn producers $15 acre up to 160 acres when they achieve a nitrogen use efficiency score of 1.0 or less. Apply by contacting your local Natural Resources District or by visiting the NUE Program Application page.
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Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries
Nebraska K-12 students can submit their artwork for DWEE’s 2027 Nebraska: Don’t Waste It! calendar contest. Submissions are due May 1, 2026. Visit the Calendar Contest Information page for guidelines and entry forms.
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Water Quality and Quantity Task Force
Governor Jim Pillen has taken an important step in protecting and preserving Nebraska’s vital water resources through the initiation of a Water Quality and Quantity Task Force. Visit the Water Quality and Quantity Task Force webpage on DNR’s website.
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2026 Scrap Tire Events
Each year, DWEE provides grants for community scrap tire cleanup events through its Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grant Program. View the map and list of DWEE-funded 2026 scrap tire events to find one in your area.
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Pending Application Status Reports
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Information and Updates for AltEn near Mead, NE
Visit the AltEn facility cleanup and mitigation updates page to stay informed about significant activities related to the cleanup and mitigation actions at the AltEn ethanol facility.
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DWEE IIJA/IRA Grant Funding Status
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 have introduced unprecedented federal discretionary funding opportunities. View a status update on grants pursued by DWEE.
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ONE RED
Opportunity for Nebraska: Reducing Emissions and Decarbonization. DWEE’s ONE RED program is developing plans and programs to leverage federal funding to strengthen our economy while reducing harmful air pollutant emissions. Click here to View the One Red page for the most up to date information and a list of voluntary measures and financial incentive programs associated with ONE RED.