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Date
Press Release
Dec 19, 2024
All About NDEE: Waste and Litter Grants
Dec 17, 2024
NDEE awards Source Water Protection grant
Dec 13, 2024
Lead testing, reduction grants available for schools, licensed child care programs
Dec 10, 2024
All About NDEE: Small Business and Public Assistance Program
Dec 09, 2024
NDEE selects United Way of the Midlands to provide weatherization services in Douglas County
Nov 18, 2024
All About NDEE: Sample private drinking water wells
Nov 14, 2024
NDEE accepting applications for ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program
Nov 12, 2024
NDEE announces additional Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant awards
Oct 24, 2024
All About NDEE: Clean Diesel Rebate Program
Oct 10, 2024
All About NDEE: Agency Listservs
Oct 08, 2024
Presentations for 2024 Power Summit are available
Oct 04, 2024
Health Alert issued for Kirkman's Cove Lake and Iron Horse Trail Lake
Sep 26, 2024
All About NDEE: ESF 10
Sep 20, 2024
Health Alert issued for Kirkman's Cove Lake
Sep 13, 2024
Health Alert issued for Kirkman's Cove Lake
Sep 12, 2024
All About NDEE: Energy Statistics
Aug 29, 2024
All About NDEE: Brownfields Orphan Tank Removal Program
Aug 23, 2024
Health Alert issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake
Aug 19, 2024
NDEE announces Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant awards
Aug 16, 2024
Health Alert issued for Calamus Reservoir
Aug 16, 2024
NDEE awards nearly $900,000 in Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grants
Aug 15, 2024
All About NDEE: Mineral Exploration Program
Aug 09, 2024
Health Alert issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake
Aug 09, 2024
Nebraska students' environmental artwork to be feature in 2025 "Nebraska Don't Waste It!" calendar
Jul 25, 2024
Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program overview
Jul 25, 2024
Health Alert issued for Rockford Lake, Fremont Lake No. 9 Lake, and Bluestem Lake
Jul 22, 2024
Nebraska to be awarded $307 million by EPA, largest ever received by NDEE
Jul 18, 2024
Health Alert issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake
Jul 11, 2024
All About NDEE: Underground Injection Control
Jun 27, 2024
Health Alert issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake in Richardson County
Jun 27, 2024
All About NDEE: Integrated Waste Management
Jun 21, 2024
2025 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted June 26 through Aug. 7
Jun 13, 2024
Health Alert issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake and Maskenthine Reservoir
Jun 13, 2024
All About NDEE: Chemigation Program
May 23, 2024
All About NDEE: Fish Tissue Monitoring
May 15, 2024
2024 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan available for public comment
May 10, 2024
NDEE extends RFP deadline for Low-Income Weatherization Assistance provider in Douglas County
May 10, 2024
NDEE Presents Free Workshop on Resources for Redeveloping Brownfields
May 06, 2024
NDEE begins weekly Public Lake Sampling
May 01, 2024
NDEE opens application period for Grid Resiliency Grant Program
Apr 24, 2024
All About NDEE: Harmful Algal Blooms Sampling
Apr 18, 2024
NDEE to provide rebates for replacing diesel irrigation engines
Apr 11, 2024
All About NDEE: Stream Biological Monitoring
Apr 08, 2024
NDEE requesting proposals for Low-Income Weatherization Assistance provider in Douglas County
Mar 29, 2024
Grant funds available for source water protection projects
Mar 21, 2024
All About NDEE: Smoke Advisory System
Mar 19, 2024
NDEE opens application period for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Mar 11, 2024
Nebraska’s Priority Climate Action Plan submitted to the EPA
Mar 08, 2024
NDEE encourages private well owners to return sample kits
Feb 22, 2024
NDEE awarded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Feb 15, 2024
All About NDEE: Tier II Reporting
Feb 07, 2024
NDEE invites students to submit calendar contest entries
Feb 06, 2024
$6.7 million awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants
Jan 24, 2024
All About NDEE: Air Emissions Inventory
Jan 22, 2024
NDEE extends deadline to request free nitrate sample kits
Jan 12, 2024
NDEE announces in-person meetings for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants planning efforts
Jan 02, 2024
Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program application period opens Jan. 15, 2024

Date
Press Release
Dec 28, 2023
All About Drinking Water: Drinking Water Watch
Dec 14, 2023
All About Drinking Water: Return to Compliance
Dec 14, 2023
NDEE accepting preliminary grid resiliency project proposals
Dec 08, 2023
First round of Climate Pollution Reduction stakeholder workgroup sessions complete
Nov 29, 2023
NDEE offers free nitrate sample kits for private drinking water wells
Nov 22, 2023
All About Drinking Water: Field Services
Nov 20, 2023
NDEE announces schedule for stakeholder workgroup sessions for the Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Program
Nov 09, 2023
All About Drinking Water: Monitoring
Oct 26, 2023
All About Drinking Water: Public Water System Operators
Oct 13, 2023
NDEE anticipates receiving $91 million for Home Energy Rebates over the next few years
Oct 12, 2023
NDEE presents kickoff webinar on the Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Program
Oct 12, 2023
All About Drinking Water - Drinking Water Engineering
Oct 11, 2023
Presentations for 2023 Power Summit are available
Oct 10, 2023
NDEE to hold information session on Title 117 revisions
Oct 06, 2023
October is Energy Awareness Month
Oct 04, 2023
Clean Diesel Rebate Applications accepted through Dec. 7, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir, Glenn Cunningham Lake, and Iron Horse Trail Lake
Sep 28, 2023
All About Drinking Water: Drinking Water Program overview
Sep 22, 2023
Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir
Sep 15, 2023
Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir and Glenn Cunningham Lake
Sep 15, 2023
Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to meet October 16
Sep 14, 2023
All About NDEE: Records Management
Sep 08, 2023
Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir
Sep 05, 2023
NDEE receives federal grant to improve grid resiliency
Aug 31, 2023
Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir and Kirkman’s Cove Lake
Aug 25, 2023
Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir and Kirkman’s Cove Lake
Aug 24, 2023
All About NDEE: Livestock Inspections
Aug 11, 2023
Health Alert issued for three Nebraska lakes
Aug 10, 2023
Nebraska students’ environmental artwork to be featured in 2024 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” calendar
Aug 10, 2023
All About NDEE: Clay Lined Lagoons
Aug 04, 2023
Health Alert issued for Swanson Reservoir
Jul 28, 2023
NDEE Releases Report on Nitrate and Drinking Water
Jul 28, 2023
Health Alert issued for Swanson Reservoir
Jul 21, 2023
Health Alerts issued for Big Indian Lake (11A) and Swanson Reservoir
Jul 14, 2023
Health Alert issued for Swanson Reservoir
Jul 13, 2023
All About NDEE: Energy Security
Jul 07, 2023
NDEE presents 2024 Litter and Waste Grants Application Webinar
Jul 07, 2023
Health Alert issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake
Jun 23, 2023
Health Alerts issued for Willow Creek Reservoir, Pawnee Lake, and Kirkman’s Cove Lake
Jun 22, 2023
All About NDEE: Swimming Pool Program
Jun 16, 2023
Health Alert issued for Bluestem Lake
Jun 08, 2023
All About NDEE: Drinking Water Watch
Jun 02, 2023
Health Alert issued for Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County
May 25, 2023
All About NDEE: Composting
May 17, 2023
2024 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted June 28 through Aug. 9
May 16, 2023
2023 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment
May 12, 2023
Health Alert issued for Glenn Cunningham Lake
May 11, 2023
All About NDEE: Digesters
May 02, 2023
NDEE Begins Weekly Public Beach Sampling
Apr 27, 2023
All About NDEE: Medical Waste Disposal
Apr 18, 2023
Draft 2022 Integrated Report Available Online for Public Comment
Apr 14, 2023
All About NDEE - Engineering Section
Apr 13, 2023
NDEE Extends Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program
Apr 11, 2023
NDEE Invites Students to Submit Calendar Contest Entries
Apr 10, 2023
Updates of Controlled Burns
Apr 10, 2023
Updates of Controlled Burns
Mar 23, 2023
All About NDEE: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Mar 16, 2023
Application Deadline Approaching for Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program
Mar 14, 2023
Lead testing for drinking water available for Nebraska schools and child care facilities
Mar 14, 2023
Nebraska among the quickest states to pursue new EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
Mar 09, 2023
All About NDEE: Public Water System Operators
Feb 24, 2023
All About NDEE: Onsite Septic Systems
Feb 09, 2023
All About NDEE: Fire Training Burns
Feb 07, 2023
$7.7 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants
Feb 06, 2023
NDEE to Provide Rebates for Replacing Diesel Irrigation Engines
Jan 26, 2023
All About NDEE: Section 319 funds and groundwater projects
Jan 24, 2023
NDEE clarifies Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program process
Jan 12, 2023
All About NDEE: Point-of-use water systems
Jan 04, 2023
NDEE now accepting applications for Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program through March 31, 2023

Date
Press Release
Dec 22, 2022
Livestock Waste Control Program
Dec 08, 2022
Chemigation program works with partners to protect water
Nov 23, 2022
Petroleum Remediation Program helps clean up spill sites
Nov 17, 2022
Nonpoint Source Program works with partners to promote best management practices
Nov 07, 2022
NDEE presents webinar on changes to Nebraska’s Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Air Quality Regulations
Oct 27, 2022
State Revolving Fund programs provide low-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater projects
Oct 14, 2022
Presentations from the 2022 Power Summit
Oct 13, 2022
NDEE's Wellhead Protection Program helps communities protect water supply
Sep 30, 2022
Harmful Algal Blooms Alert issued for five Nebraska lakes
Sep 29, 2022
All About NDEE: Construction Storm Water Permit
Sep 27, 2022
NDEE’s Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs cross $1 billion threshold
Sep 23, 2022
Harmful Algal Blooms alert issued for three Nebraska lakes
Sep 22, 2022
Clean Diesel Rebate applications accepted through Dec. 15
Sep 16, 2022
Harmful Algal Blooms Alert issued for five Nebraska lakes
Sep 15, 2022
All About NDEE: Community Burn Sites
Sep 09, 2022
Harmful Algal Blooms Alert issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake and Oliver Reservoir
Sep 02, 2022
Harmful Algal Blooms alert issued for four Nebraska lakes
Aug 26, 2022
Harmful Algal Bloom alert issued for seven Nebraska lakes
Aug 25, 2022
All About NDEE: Industrial Storm Water General Permit
Aug 24, 2022
Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to meet Sept. 7
Aug 19, 2022
Harmful Algal Bloom alert issued for three Nebraska lakes
Aug 12, 2022
Health Alert issued for Maskenthine Reservoir and Willow Creek Reservoir
Aug 11, 2022
All About NDEE: Return to Compliance process
Aug 05, 2022
Health Alert issued for three Nebraska lakes
Aug 05, 2022
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2023 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” Calendar
Aug 02, 2022
NDEE Seeking Proposals for Competitive Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grant
Jul 29, 2022
Health Alert issued for Maskenthine Reservoir and Willow Creek Reservoir
Jul 26, 2022
Superfund Support Progams
Jul 22, 2022
Health Alert issued for three Nebraska lakes
Jul 14, 2022
Brownfields Program
Jul 08, 2022
Health alert issued for Big Indian Lake (11A) and Duck Creek Lake
Jul 01, 2022
Health Alert issued for Rockford Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, Kirkman’s Cove Lake
Jun 24, 2022
NDEE launches online portal for credentialed professionals
Jun 23, 2022
NDEE maintains comprehensive public safety inspection schedule
Jun 10, 2022
Health Alert issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake
Jun 09, 2022
Can I throw this away?
Jun 03, 2022
NDEE to hold Outreach Meeting on Proposed Changes to Title 119
Jun 02, 2022
NDEE Issues Statement on Nox-Crete Debris
May 26, 2022
Harmful Algal Bloom sampling protects lake-goers during the summer
May 23, 2022
2023 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted July 13 – August 24
May 12, 2022
Drinking Water Division ensures seasonal systems operate safely
May 03, 2022
NDEE begins Weekly Public Lake Sampling
Apr 14, 2022
All About NDEE: NDEE monitors air quality during prescribed burn season
Apr 04, 2022
New Industrial Stormwater General Permit Now Available
Mar 24, 2022
All About NDEE: Environmental Quality Council
Mar 10, 2022
NDEE Emergency Response Team provides assistance
Mar 04, 2022
Students invited to submit calendar contest entries
Feb 24, 2022
NDEE provides waste and litter reduction grants
Feb 23, 2022
NDEE to provide rebates for replacing diesel vehicles and irrigation engines
Feb 16, 2022
$6.7 million awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling and Scrap Tire Grants
Feb 10, 2022
Air Monitoring Program improves network
Feb 04, 2022
NDEE/DHHS release lead sampling data
Jan 27, 2022
Information for wastewater operators
Jan 26, 2022
NDEE presents Let’s Talk: General Construction Storm Water Permit webinar and panel discussion
Jan 13, 2022
Weatherization Assistance Program improves homes, saves on energy bills

Date
Press Release
Dec 23, 2021
Drinking Water, Environmental Safety, and Water Well Standards Programs Transfer to NDEE
Dec 09, 2021
DESL program provides low-interest loans for energy efficiency projects
Nov 29, 2021
Updated: NDEE presents Understanding Air Permitting Thresholds webinar Jan. 19
Nov 24, 2021
Sample private drinking water wells annually
Nov 19, 2021
NDEE presents Outreach Meeting on Proposed Changes to Title 119
Nov 05, 2021
Land Application of Livestock Waste
Oct 28, 2021
Administrative Extension of NPDES Construction Storm Water General Permit
Oct 28, 2021
Presentations from the 2021 Power Summit
Oct 15, 2021
Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program
Oct 12, 2021
Public Hearing on Industrial Storm Water General Permit to be held Nov. 12
Oct 04, 2021
Clean Diesel Rebate applications accepted through January 13, 2022
Oct 01, 2021
Health Alert issued for two lakes
Oct 01, 2021
Industrial land application
Sep 29, 2021
Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet
Sep 24, 2021
Health Alert issued for Bluestem Lake
Sep 23, 2021
Title 119-NPDES Pesticide General Permit on Public Notice
Sep 17, 2021
Health Alert issued for three lakes
Sep 10, 2021
Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir
Sep 03, 2021
Health Alert issued for Wirth Brothers Lake
Sep 01, 2021
NDEE presents Air General Construction Permit Applications webinar
Aug 27, 2021
Health Alert issued for two lakes
Aug 16, 2021
NDEE presents Permitting Tools and Resources webinar
Aug 13, 2021
Health Alert issued for two lakes
Aug 11, 2021
All Nebraska schools and child care facilities eligible for free lead testing of their drinking water
Aug 06, 2021
Health Alert issued for Wirth Brothers Lake
Aug 06, 2021
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2022 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” Calendar
Jul 30, 2021
Health Alert issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake
Jul 23, 2021
New Health Alerts issued for five lakes
Jul 16, 2021
Health Alert issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake
Jul 13, 2021
NDEE launches the Nebraska Groundwater Quality Clearinghouse
Jul 09, 2021
Health Alert issued for Swan Creek Lake
Jun 17, 2021
Health Alert Issued for Big Indian Creek Reservoir
Jun 09, 2021
NDEE presents Enhancement of Nebraska’s Voluntary Cleanup Program webinar
Jun 04, 2021
Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Lake
May 14, 2021
NDEE Presents Wastewater Lagoon Operation, Maintenance & Regulatory Compliance
May 11, 2021
2022 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted July 14 – August 25
May 07, 2021
NDEE begins weekly public lake sampling
Apr 15, 2021
NDEE To Hold Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Title 129 Nebraska Air Quality Regulations
Apr 13, 2021
NDEE Presents Community Revitalization through Brownfield Redevelopment
Apr 09, 2021
NDEE Presents Source Water Grants Webinar
Mar 29, 2021
NDEE Presents Public Hearing for Nebraska Water Quality Standards Triennial Review
Mar 11, 2021
NDEE Presents Proposed Changes to Title 129 Nebraska Air Quality Regulations
Mar 05, 2021
NDEE launches online AltEn public information portal
Mar 04, 2021
NDEE conducts background sampling in Mead
Feb 23, 2021
Discharge cleanup continues near Mead
Feb 18, 2021
NDEE receives discharge mitigation plans
Feb 17, 2021
NDEE continues to assess, monitor discharge at ethanol facility
Feb 09, 2021
Mead facility completes shutdown following NDEE order
Feb 08, 2021
$6.7 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants
Feb 05, 2021
NDEE Presents Proposed Changes to Title 124 Onsite Wastewater Regulations

Date
Press Release
Nov 20, 2020
Draft 2020 Integrated Report Available Online for Public Comment
Oct 09, 2020
Clean Diesel Rebate Applications Accepted Through January 22, 2021
Oct 08, 2020
Final HAB testing conducted for 2020 sampling season
Oct 02, 2020
Health Alert issued for Calamus Reservoir
Sep 24, 2020
NDEE presents Hazardous Waste Determinations webinar
Sep 18, 2020
Health Alerts issued for lakes at Maple Creek, Iron Horse Trail, Kirkman’s Cove and Bluestem
Sep 04, 2020
Health Alerts issued for Pawnee and Swan Creek lakes
Aug 31, 2020
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2021 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Aug 28, 2020
NDEE to provide rebates for replacement of 46 school buses
Aug 21, 2020
Health Alerts issued for Calamus Reservoir, Bluestem Lake, Johnson Lake, Kirkman’s Cove Lake and Oliver Reservoir
Aug 14, 2020
Health Alerts issued for Rockford Lake and Willow Creek Reservoir
Aug 14, 2020
Lead testing available for drinking water in schools, child care facilities
Aug 12, 2020
2021 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted August 13 – September 10
Aug 07, 2020
Health Alert issued for Swan Creek Lake
Jul 31, 2020
Health Alert issued for Oliver Reservoir
Jul 24, 2020
Health Alerts issued for Wagon Train and Rockford lakes
Jul 24, 2020
Applications Being Accepted for Ethanol Blender Pumps Up to 66 Flex Fuel Pumps to be Installed Across Nebraska
Jul 17, 2020
Health Alerts issued for Bluestem Lake and Willow Creek Reservoir
Jul 10, 2020
Health Alert issued for Maple Creek and Kirkman’s Cove recreation area lakes
Jun 19, 2020
Health Alert Issued for Wagon Train Lake
Jun 02, 2020
Rebates Available for Diesel School Bus Replacements;
May 15, 2020
NDEE Presents: “Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Opportunities in Nebraska” Webinar July 29
May 07, 2020
Additional webinar, Energy Code 101, added to series “The Nebraska Energy Code”
Apr 17, 2020
April 28 Teleconference Hearing Scheduled for 2020 Draft Weatherization Assistance Plan The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, Energy and Assistance Division will hold a public hearing by teleconference on the 2020 Nebraska Weatherization A
Apr 03, 2020
NDEE presents webinar series “The Nebraska Energy Code”
Mar 23, 2020
NDEE, DHHS to assess manganese levels in community water systems
Mar 19, 2020
Sanitizing wipes are not flushable
Mar 18, 2020
Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators test canceled
Mar 16, 2020
Livestock producer meetings canceled in Ord, O'Neill
Mar 06, 2020
NDEE extends Comment Period on Air Permit Conditions I and II to May 1
Feb 19, 2020
NDEE Invites Comments on Air Permit Conditions I and II
Feb 06, 2020
$6 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling and Scrap Tire Grants
Jan 29, 2020
NDEE sets Feb. 20 Hearing for Proposed Air Quality Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) Permit at OPPD-Nebraska City Station
Jan 22, 2020
Clean Diesel Irrigation Engine Rebate Application Deadline Extended to February 21, 2020
Jan 17, 2020
NDEE Presents: “Biennial Reporting for Large Quantity Generators” Webinar February 4
Jan 03, 2020
NDEE Presents Brownfields and Voluntary Cleanup Program Webinar Jan. 27

Date
Press Release
Nov 27, 2019
NDEE Presents NPDES Laboratory and Wastewater Operator Training Webinar
Nov 25, 2019
NDEE Invites Comments on Air Permit Conditions I and II
Nov 22, 2019
Governor’s Office Issues Executive Order to Suspend Weight Limits on Transportation of Propane
Oct 22, 2019
NDEE Presents State and Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) Training Webinar November 18
Oct 22, 2019
Presentations from the 2019 Power Summit
Oct 16, 2019
NDEE Presents Hazardous Waste Compliance Webinar October 22
Oct 02, 2019
Clean Diesel Rebate Applications Accepted Through January 17
Sep 20, 2019
Federal and State Agencies Announce Joint Effort to Improve Process to Maximize Funding for Nebraska Communities
Sep 20, 2019
Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue for Wagon Train Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir
Sep 19, 2019
NDEE Presents Nebraska EV Charging Station Rebate Program Webinar Sept. 30
Sep 12, 2019
NDEE seeks respondents for energy survey
Sep 10, 2019
NDEE Presents NPDES Reporting Webinar September 26
Sep 06, 2019
"Top Gun" Blazes the Way for the Petroleum Equipment Reuse Program
Aug 30, 2019
Funds Available for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Aug 28, 2019
Drinking water notice issued for West Point
Aug 26, 2019
NDEE Awards $761,545 in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Aug 23, 2019
Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove: Alerts Continue for Rockford Lake, Wagon Train Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir
Aug 21, 2019
NDEE to Provide Rebates for Replacement of 62 School Buses
Aug 09, 2019
NDEE, EPA Joint Inspections – A Thorough and Efficient Process
Aug 07, 2019
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2020 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Aug 05, 2019
NDEE Presents Air Compliance 101 Webinar August 21
Aug 02, 2019
Health Alerts Issued for Rockford Lake and Wagon Train Lake; Alert Continues at Willow Creek Reservoir
Aug 01, 2019
Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet August 22
Jul 19, 2019
Notice Of Inetent To Issue CAFO General Permit (NEG020000)
Jul 18, 2019
Dept. of Environment and Energy Offers 1% Loans to Counties Affected by the July 2019 Flood:
Jul 10, 2019
DEE Presents Flood Debris Management Webinar July 25
Jul 08, 2019
Draft Report on Modeled Facilities Open for Comment Through August 9
Jul 02, 2019
NDEE announces tire recycling grant recipients
Jun 24, 2019
Governor Ricketts Celebrates Merger of Two Agencies
Jun 17, 2019
2020 Litter, Waste and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted July 3 – August 14
Jun 11, 2019
Rebates Available for Diesel School Bus Replacements; Applications Due by August 2
Jun 07, 2019
Federal Agreement on Water Infrastructure Disaster Response Benefits Nebraskans
May 20, 2019
Comment Period for Proposed Revisions to State Implementation Plan Open Through June 21
May 10, 2019
NDEQ begins weekly public lake sampling
May 10, 2019
NDEQ Fact Sheet: Potential options for removing sand deposited by floods
May 03, 2019
Commonly asked flood-related questions
Apr 26, 2019
Air Quality Awareness Week – April 29 – May 3
Apr 25, 2019
2019 Flood “Dashboard” Provides Updates of Environmental Issues
Apr 25, 2019
State Department of Environmental Quality and Energy Office Offer Flood-Related Support in Numerous Areas
Apr 22, 2019
Report “Orphaned Containers” from Flood to 1-877-253-2603
Apr 12, 2019
Deadline approaching for carcass removal
Apr 05, 2019
DHHS/DEQ Providing Free Water Testing April 9 and 10 for Private Well Owners Impacted by Flood
Apr 01, 2019
Well Owner Tips in Case of Flooding
Mar 26, 2019
DHHS/DEQ Providing Free Water Testing March 28, 29 and April 1, 2 for Private Well Owners Impacted by Flood
Mar 07, 2019
NDEQ Survey Invites Feedback from Those Who Are Regulated or Seek Assistance
Mar 04, 2019
NDEQ Invites Comments on Air Permit Conditions I and II
Feb 22, 2019
NDEQ Amends Its Procedures for After-Hours Phone Notifications
Feb 13, 2019
NDEQ Co-hosting Nebraska Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Conference on March 25
Feb 06, 2019
Rebate Application Period Extended for Replacements of Diesel Refuse Trucks
Jan 29, 2019
$1.3 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs
Jan 23, 2019
DEQ Designates $3.1 Million to Reimburse Replacement of Diesel School Buses and Transit Buses
Jan 16, 2019
Application Period Extended for Rebate Program for Replacements of Diesel Irrigation Engines
Jan 04, 2019
Waste Grant Applications Available Online Through Feb. 13

Date
Press Release
Dec 26, 2018
Voluntary Cleanup Efforts at Lincoln Haymarket Recognized
Dec 04, 2018
Waste Grant Applications Accepted Jan. 2 to Feb. 13 for 6-Month Grant Term
Nov 07, 2018
Presentations from the 2018 Power Summit
Oct 18, 2018
Antelope Creek Removed From Impaired Waters List
Oct 02, 2018
Clean Diesel Rebate Applications Accepted Through December 15
Sep 20, 2018
NDEQ, Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (SBCAP) Review and Discuss Environmental Services and Programs
Sep 14, 2018
Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove- Alerts Continue at Iron Horse Trail Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, Rockford Lake
Sep 10, 2018
Draft Ozone State Implementation Plan Available for Public Comment
Sep 07, 2018
Health Alerts Issued for Rockford Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir and Iron Horse Trail Lake
Sep 05, 2018
VW Funds Received to Reimburse Replacement of Diesel Refuse Trucks and Irrigation Engines
Aug 15, 2018
Permit Matrix: A Tool to Make Compliance Easy and Simplify Permitting Process
Aug 13, 2018
Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet Sept. 13
Aug 06, 2018
Students' Environmental Artwork to be Featured in Environmental Calendar
Jul 27, 2018
Health Alerts Issued for Big Indian and Willow Creek Lakes
Jul 20, 2018
Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue at Holmes Lake, Maple Creek Lake
Jul 19, 2018
Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Application Deadline September 19
Jul 18, 2018
NDEQ Awards $1.9 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Jul 13, 2018
Health Alert Issued for Holmes Lake; Alerts Continue at Kirkman’s Cove, Maple Creek Lake
Jul 06, 2018
Health Alerts Issued for Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County and Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County
Jun 19, 2018
$1.6 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
Jun 08, 2018
Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County
Jun 01, 2018
Rebates Available for Diesel School Bus Replacements
May 25, 2018
Seminars will explain EPA’s e-Manifest system for tracking hazardous waste
Mar 28, 2018
Proposed C&D Disposal Area Hearing Scheduled April 25 in Grand Island
Mar 08, 2018
Lake Management Workshops Scheduled March 21 and 26
Feb 28, 2018
Draft 2018 Integrated Report Available Online for Public Comment
Jan 18, 2018
$1.3 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs

Date
Press Release
Dec 21, 2017
Online Applications for Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Available Through Feb. 1
Dec 15, 2017
Clean Diesel Rebate Application Deadlines Extended to February 15
Dec 14, 2017
Gov. Ricketts Applaudes Collaboration between Environmental Quality Agency and City of Lincoln
Dec 12, 2017
Dec. 19 Info Exchange to Discuss Air Permit Standard Conditions
Dec 11, 2017
NDEQ Posts Draft VW Plan; Comments Accepted Through Dec. 31
Nov 17, 2017
Nebraska Declared in Attainment for Ozone Standards
Oct 26, 2017
Comments Accepted Through November 7 for Solid Waste Management Study
Oct 24, 2017
Clean Diesel Rebate Applications Accepted Through December 15
Oct 03, 2017
NDEQ Invites Comments on Air Permit Conditions I and II
Oct 03, 2017
Two Meetings Scheduled to Discuss VW Settlement Funds
Oct 02, 2017
LB1101 Solid Waste Management Study Advisory Committee to Meet Oct. 10 in Kearney
Oct 02, 2017
Two Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Solid Waste Issues in Nebraska
Sep 21, 2017
NDEQ Designated to Administer State’s VW Settlement Funds
Sep 19, 2017
NDEQ Participates in Safety Council Conference Oct. 11-12
Sep 15, 2017
Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove; Alert Ends at Bluestem Lake
Aug 18, 2017
Health Alert Ends At Pawnee; Alerts Continue at Bluestem, Willow Creek, Swan Creek Lake
Aug 11, 2017
Health Alerts Issued for Bluestem Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir
Aug 04, 2017
Health Alert Issued for Pawnee Lake; Alert Continues at Swan Creek 5A
Aug 04, 2017
Nebraska Students' Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2018 "Nebraska: Don't Waste It" Calendar
Jul 28, 2017
Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake; Alert Continues at Kirkman’s Cove
Jul 19, 2017
Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Project Proposals Invited
Jul 13, 2017
August 8 Hearing on Lincoln Premium Poultry Proposed Air Permit
Jul 07, 2017
Health Alert Issued for Kirkman's Cove, Swan Creek Lake
Jul 06, 2017
Integrated DHHS Drinking Water, DEQ Wastewater Efforts will Streamline Services to Communities
Jul 03, 2017
Litter Reduction and Recycling Online Applications Available Aug. 9 to Sept. 13
Jun 30, 2017
Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue at Pawnee Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake
Jun 23, 2017
Health Alerts Issued for Pawnee Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake
Jun 19, 2017
NDEQ Awards $2.62 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Jun 02, 2017
EQC to Meet June 13 in Lincoln
May 26, 2017
NDEQ Solicits Input on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Request
May 16, 2017
$1.7 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
May 09, 2017
Governor Ricketts Announces Approval of 1,000+ Online Stormwater Construction Permits
May 09, 2017
Public Hearing Scheduled May 31 for Milford Landfill Permit Renewal
May 05, 2017
2017 Beach Monitoring Season Under Way
Apr 21, 2017
Consultant to Assist NDEQ in Solid Waste Management Study
Mar 24, 2017
NDEQ Provides Online Updates on Controlled Burning and Smoke Conditions
Mar 15, 2017
Three Environmental Update Meetings Scheduled for May 2017
Mar 02, 2017
Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries
Feb 16, 2017
Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet March 2
Feb 09, 2017
RCRA Program Authorized to Administer Corrective Action Program
Jan 24, 2017
Sandpit Lake Management Workshops Scheduled in March
Jan 04, 2017
$2.5 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs

Date
Press Release
Dec 16, 2016
Online Applications for Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Available Jan.4-Feb. 1
Dec 12, 2016
Hearing will Discuss Title 117 Surface Water Quality Standards
Dec 07, 2016
LB1101 Solid Waste Management Study Advisory Committee to Meet Dec. 13 in Kearney
Nov 22, 2016
Addendum to 2016 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment Through November 30
Nov 10, 2016
NDEQ Announces Recipients of Clean Diesel Rebates
Nov 09, 2016
NPPD-NDEQ Power Summit to be held November 16 in Lincoln
Oct 28, 2016
Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan Accepted by EPA
Oct 21, 2016
LB1101 Solid Waste Management Study Advisory Committee to Meet Oct. 27 in Kearney
Oct 03, 2016
Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet October 12th in Alda
Sep 30, 2016
Health Alert Issued at Merritt Reservoir; Alerts Continue at Rockford Lake, Willow Creek Lake The state has issued a health alert this week at Merritt Reservoir in Cherry County. Alerts continue at Rockford Lake in Gage County and Willow Creek Lake in P
Sep 29, 2016
Committee Formed to Advise NDEQ in Preparation of Solid Waste Management Report
Sep 23, 2016
Health Alert Issued at Rockford Lake, Willow Creek Lake; Alert Continues at Big Indian Creek Lake
Sep 16, 2016
Health Alerts End at Kirkman’s Cove, Rockford Lake and Big Indian Creek Lake
Sep 13, 2016
Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet in Grand Island on September 20
Sep 09, 2016
Health Alert Issued at Big Indian Creek Lake; Alerts Continue at Kirkman’s Cove, Rockford Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake
Sep 07, 2016
NDEQ Participates in Safety Council Conference Sept. 19-20
Sep 02, 2016
Health Alerts Issued at Kirkman’s Cove, Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue at Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake
Aug 26, 2016
Health Alert Ends at Branched Oak, Alerts Continue at Pawnee, Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake
Aug 22, 2016
August 23 webinar discusses ethanol facilities’ air permitting options
Aug 19, 2016
Health Alerts Issued for Iron Horse Trail, Willow Creek - Alerts Continue at Pawnee, Branched Oak
Aug 12, 2016
Health Alerts Issued for Branched Oak, Alert Continues at Pawnee
Aug 11, 2016
Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet in Grand Island on August 23
Aug 05, 2016
Health Alert Issued for Pawnee; Alerts Continue at Kirkman’s Cove and Iron Horse Trail Lake
Aug 02, 2016
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2017 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Jul 29, 2016
New Industrial Stormwater General Permit Now Available
Jul 29, 2016
Health Alerts Issued Kirkman’s Cove and Iron Horse Trail Lake; Alerts End at Big Indian Creek Lake and Swan Creek Lake 5A
Jul 15, 2016
Health Alerts Issued for Big Indian Creek Lake, Swan Creek Lake 5A; Alert Continues at Iron Horse Trail Lake
Jul 13, 2016
Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet in Alda on July 19
Jul 11, 2016
Draft Regional Haze Five-Year Progress Report Available Online for Public Comment Hearing Scheduled August 11 in Lincoln
Jul 01, 2016
Health Alerts Issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake and Kirkman’s Cove; Alert Ends at Harlan County Reservoir
Jun 24, 2016
No New Health Alerts Issued this Week; Alert Ends at Swan Creek #5A
Jun 17, 2016
Health Alert Issued for Harlan County Reservoir; Alert Continues at Swan Creek; Alert Ends at Pawnee
Jun 15, 2016
Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet in Alda on June 21 and June 23
Jun 10, 2016
Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake #5A; Alert Continues at Pawnee Lake
Jun 08, 2016
Comment Period for Proposed NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Open Through July 11
Jun 06, 2016
June 16 Information Session in Columbus Focuses on Swine Operation Permitting Timelines
Jun 03, 2016
Health Alert Issued for Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County
Jun 02, 2016
NDEQ Awards $3.45 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
May 27, 2016
2016 Beach Monitoring Season Under Way
May 25, 2016
June 1 Information Session in Grand Island Focuses on Poultry Regulations
May 18, 2016
Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet May 24th in Alda
May 04, 2016
Gov. Ricketts, Yahoo Praise New Customer-Friendly Culture at Environmental Quality Agency Online permitting has been key to building a new approach to providing better services
Apr 26, 2016
More Than $2 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
Apr 11, 2016
NDEQ Receives Notice of Intent Regarding Hazardous Waste Incinerator Near Grand Island; Committee to Review Proposal and Seek Public Input
Mar 11, 2016
NDEQ to Participate in Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference
Mar 04, 2016
Environmental Update Meetings Scheduled for May 2016
Mar 03, 2016
Proposals for Petroleum Remediation Contractors Accepted Until April 14
Feb 29, 2016
State Approves 100th Online Application for Stormwater Construction Permit
Feb 10, 2016
NDEQ Postpones Meetings in Nine Communities on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Feb 05, 2016
Draft 2016 Integrated Report Available Online for Public Comment
Jan 28, 2016
NDEQ Announces Meetings in Nine Communities to Discuss Nebraska Carbon Mitigation Strategy
Jan 05, 2016
Over $1.6 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs

Date
Press Release
Dec 22, 2015
Nebraska Hazardous Waste Regulations Outreach Meeting Scheduled
Dec 18, 2015
Clean Diesel Reimbursement Recipients Selected
Nov 24, 2015
Clean Diesel Funds Available to Help Replace Older School Buses
Nov 12, 2015
Gov. Ricketts Launches Online Environmental Quality Permitting A new online application process will reduce turnaround time from weeks to days
Nov 09, 2015
Dec. 3 Hearing in Mead on Compost Site Proposed Changes
Oct 27, 2015
Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet November 10
Oct 01, 2015
Brownfields Funding Workshop to be Held in Lincoln Oct. 20 Registration Due by October 14
Sep 25, 2015
Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue at Swan Creek Lake, Pawnee Lake, Willow Creek Lake
Sep 18, 2015
Environmental Update – AFO Workshop Scheduled December 11 in Norfolk
Sep 18, 2015
Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake #5A; Alerts Continue at Pawnee Lake, Willow Creek Lake
Sep 16, 2015
Environmental Update - Ethanol Workshops Scheduled November 17 in Norfolk and November 18 in Grand Island
Sep 11, 2015
Health Alert Issued for Pawnee Lake; Alert Continues at Willow Creek Lake
Sep 08, 2015
Drinking Water Protection Workshops to be held in Gothenburg, West Point
Aug 28, 2015
Beatrice, Centel Apply to State’s Voluntary Program to Clean Up Former Gas Plant Site
Aug 26, 2015
Sept. 9 Meeting to Discuss Waste Grant Program Priority System
Aug 19, 2015
Nebraska Students' Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2016 "Nebraska: Don't Waste It" Calendar"
Aug 07, 2015
Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County
Jul 30, 2015
August 26 Meeting to Seek Input on Hazardous Waste Regulations
Jul 23, 2015
NDEQ Awards $2.26 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Jul 17, 2015
Health Alert Ends for Sutherland Reservoir in Lincoln County
Jul 02, 2015
Health Alert Issued for Sutherland Reservoir in Lincoln County
Jun 17, 2015
Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Application Deadline Aug. 5
Jun 12, 2015
More Than $2 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
May 28, 2015
June 17 Meeting to Discuss Proposed Solid Waste Regulations
May 26, 2015
Comment Period for Proposed NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Open Through June 26
Apr 29, 2015
Environmental Quality Council to Meet June 4 in La Vista
Apr 17, 2015
Environmental Update Presentations Available Online
Apr 16, 2015
May 6 Meeting to Seek Input on Waste Grant Program Priority System
Mar 30, 2015
Comment Invited on Draft Nonpoint Source Management Plan
Mar 03, 2015
Gov. Ricketts Names Department of Environmental Quality Director
Feb 23, 2015
Groundwater Awareness Week: March 8 to 14
Feb 17, 2015
Environmental Update Meetings Scheduled April 14 in Lincoln and April 16 in North Platte
Jan 16, 2015
Feb. 3 Meeting to Discuss Possible Waste Regulation Changes
Jan 06, 2015
More Than $2 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs
Jan 02, 2015
Waste Grant Online Applications Now Available Applications Due by 4 p.m. February 5

Date
Press Release
Dec 04, 2014
Clean Diesel Reimbursement Recipients Selected
Dec 01, 2014
Four Clean Diesel Grant Recipients to be Selected Dec. 4
Oct 20, 2014
Clean Diesel Funds Available to Help Replace Older School Buses
Sep 19, 2014
Health Alert Issued for Lone Star Lake; Alerts Continue at Big Indian Creek Lake, Kirkman’s Cove; Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake
Sep 19, 2014
Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet October 9th
Sep 05, 2014
Questions and Answers About Animal Feeding Operations and Inspections
Aug 29, 2014
Health Alerts Issued for Big Indian Creek Lake, Kirkman’s Cove; Alerts Continue at Bluestem Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake
Aug 15, 2014
Health Alerts Issued for Bluestem Lake and Oliver Lake; Alerts Continue at Iron Horse Trail Lake, Willow Creek Lake; and Swan Creek Lake 5A
Aug 08, 2014
Health Alerts Issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake, Willow Creek Lake; Alert Continues at Swan Creek Lake 5A
Aug 07, 2014
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2015 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Jul 31, 2014
2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment
Jul 25, 2014
Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake 5A in Saline County; Alert Continues at Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County
Jul 22, 2014
August 13 Meeting to Discuss Draft Hazardous Waste Regulations
Jul 18, 2014
Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County; Alert Continues at Rockford Lake in Gage County
Jul 17, 2014
Aug. 5 Meeting/Teleconference to Discuss Proposed Surface Water Revisions
Jul 11, 2014
Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake in Gage County
Jul 08, 2014
DEQ Awards $4.3 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Jun 25, 2014
July 23 Meeting to Discuss Proposed Chemigation Fee Revisions
Jun 05, 2014
Gering Receives Federal Aid to Conduct Environmental Assessments
May 30, 2014
Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County
May 23, 2014
June 4 Meeting to Discuss Waste Management Rule Proposal
Apr 01, 2014
Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled May 15 in Lincoln
Mar 21, 2014
Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries
Feb 13, 2014
Over $2 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs
Feb 12, 2014
Course Regarding Petroleum Site Assessment and Cleanup to be Held April 1 and 2
Jan 02, 2014
Tier II Community Right-to-Know Reporting Forms Available Online
Jan 02, 2014
New Waste Grant Online Application Process Now Available

Date
Press Release
Nov 22, 2013
Clean Diesel Grant Recipients Selected
Nov 18, 2013
Three Clean Diesel Grant Recipients to be Selected November 22
Nov 13, 2013
“Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendars Now Available
Nov 08, 2013
NDEQ Seeks Early Stakeholder Input on Draft Solid Waste Rules; Meeting/Conference Call Scheduled Nov. 25
Oct 11, 2013
NDEQ Ends Bacteria Sampling of Diverted Floodwaters; Bacteria Levels Return to Normal
Oct 09, 2013
NDEQ Seeks Early Stakeholder Input on Draft Nebraska Air Quality Rule;
Sep 27, 2013
NDEQ Expands Bacteria Sampling of Diverted Floodwaters; Results Posted Online
Sep 26, 2013
Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet October 9
Sep 24, 2013
Clean Diesel Funds Available to Help Replace Older School Buses
Sep 23, 2013
EPA Provides Tips on How to Be “SepticSmart” SepticSmart Week: Oct. 23-27
Sep 20, 2013
Health Alerts Issued for Swan Creek 5A, Alert Continues at Willow Creek Lake, Alert Ends at Blue Stem Lake and Kirkman’s Cove
Sep 17, 2013
Nitrates and Your Water System Workshop Scheduled Oct. 29 in Nebraska City
Sep 06, 2013
NDEQ Legal Counsel Selected as ACOEL Fellow
Sep 06, 2013
Health Alerts Issued for Bluestem Lake, Kirkman’s Cove, Willow Creek Lake; Alert Ends at Martin’s Bay
Sep 05, 2013
Hearing Cancelled on Air Implementation Plan Revisions
Aug 23, 2013
Health Alert Issued for Martin Bay Portion of Lake McConaughy
Aug 08, 2013
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2014 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Aug 02, 2013
Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake 5A in Saline County
Jul 25, 2013
Permits Issued for Two Proposed Hog Operations in Butler County
Jul 19, 2013
NDEQ Awards $1.4 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Jul 18, 2013
2013 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment
Jul 04, 2013
Health Alert Ends for Lone Star Lake; No Alerts Currently in Effect
Jun 21, 2013
Health Alert Issued for Lone Star Lake in Fillmore County
Jun 12, 2013
Elevated Lead Levels Found in Nine Yards in Lincoln; Meeting Scheduled
Jun 06, 2013
No Elevated Lead Levels Found in Main Areas of Rhylander Park Additional Testing Will Occur in a Half-Acre Area
Jun 06, 2013
More Than $1.9 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
May 24, 2013
EQC to Meet June 20th in South Sioux City
Apr 25, 2013
Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Applications Due August 1, 2013
Apr 02, 2013
Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled May 14 in Lincoln
Mar 07, 2013
Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries
Mar 05, 2013
Groundwater Awareness Week: March 10-16
Feb 08, 2013
Over $1.7 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs
Jan 16, 2013
Four Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Proposed Changes to Litter Grant Rules
Jan 03, 2013
Tier II Community Right-to-Know Reporting Forms Available Online

Date
Press Release
Oct 30, 2012
NDEQ Releases Pipeline Draft Evaluation Report
Sep 24, 2012
DEQ Awards $1.7 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Sep 21, 2012
Health Alert Issued for Big Indian Creek Lake
Sep 17, 2012
Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet October 18
Sep 14, 2012
Health Alerts End at Big Indian Creek Lake, Kirkman’s Cove and Swan Creek Lake #5A
Sep 05, 2012
NDEQ Receives Environmental Report from TransCanada
Aug 31, 2012
Health Alerts in Effect at Big Indian Creek Lake, Kirkman’s Cove and Swan Creek Lake #5A
Aug 28, 2012
2012 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment
Aug 24, 2012
Health Alerts in Effect at Big Indian Creek Lake and Kirkman’s Cove; Alert Ends at Swan Creek Lake #5A
Aug 24, 2012
Magnolia Metal Cleanup Plan Available for Public Review
Aug 17, 2012
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2013 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Aug 03, 2012
Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake #5A; Alert Continues at Kirkman’s Cove
Jul 27, 2012
Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County
Jul 25, 2012
Public Advised to Stay Aware of Air Quality in Eastern Nebraska
Jul 25, 2012
Interest Rates for Wastewater Projects Reach Another Historic Low
Jul 16, 2012
NDEQ Provides Initial Feedback Report to TransCanada
Jul 05, 2012
Four Air Program Update Workshops Scheduled in August
Jun 29, 2012
Health Alert Issued for Maskenthine Lake in Stanton County
Jun 22, 2012
Draft General Permits for CAFOs Now On-Line; Public Comments Invited
Jun 12, 2012
July 12 Hearing Focuses on Gering Landfill Permit Modification
Jun 08, 2012
Health Alerts Issued for Rockford Lake, Swan Creek 5A
Jun 01, 2012
Pipeline Corridor Map Books Located at Six Libraries; Detailed Information Now Featured in “Online Meeting”
May 30, 2012
Liquid Fertilizer Containment – Some Important Reminders from NDEQ
May 25, 2012
Drinking Water Protection Area Signs Being Posted this Spring
May 03, 2012
More Than $1.8 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
Apr 26, 2012
Four NDEQ Pipeline Information Sessions to be Held in May
Apr 24, 2012
May 15 Hearing Focuses on Milford Landfill Permit
Apr 19, 2012
NDEQ Receives Pipeline Route Corridor Report from TransCanada
Apr 18, 2012
Exceptionally Low Interest Rates Available for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
Mar 29, 2012
Environmental Update Presentations Now On-Line
Mar 13, 2012
March 27 Information Session Focuses on Milford Landfill Permit
Mar 06, 2012
Groundwater Awareness Week: March 11-17
Mar 02, 2012
Additional Rebates Available to Help Reduce Diesel Emissions in Nebraska
Feb 22, 2012
Meetings Will Discuss Expanded Nutrient Management Regulations
Feb 15, 2012
Over $1.5 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs
Feb 10, 2012
Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled March 22 in Lincoln
Feb 02, 2012
Draft 2012 Water Quality Integrated Report Available On Line
Jan 11, 2012
Grants Available to Help Reduce Diesel Emissions in Nebraska;

Date
Press Release
Dec 29, 2011
NDEQ Identifies Sandhills Regions to be Avoided in Alternative Pipeline Route
Dec 15, 2011
Magellan Pipeline Break Status Update
Dec 06, 2011
NDEQ Announces Agency Project Manager for Pipeline Review;
Nov 17, 2011
Grants Available to Help Reduce Diesel Emissions in Nebraska
Nov 17, 2011
Dec. 15 Meeting to Discuss Potential Revisions to Underground Injection Well Rules
Nov 10, 2011
New Pesticide General Permit Required for Certain Types of Applications
Oct 25, 2011
Proposed Septic System Regulations to be Discussed at Four Meetings
Oct 19, 2011
Proposed Septic System Rule Changes Available for Public Review
Oct 07, 2011
Comment Period for Lead Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Open Through November 9, 2011
Sep 23, 2011
New Signs Will Focus on Protecting Drinking Water
Sep 01, 2011
Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet Sept.
Aug 30, 2011
2011 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment
Aug 18, 2011
Class III Permit for Crow Butte Expansion Approved
Aug 12, 2011
No State Lakes on Alert for Toxic Blue-Green Algae
Aug 09, 2011
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2012 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Jul 29, 2011
Health Alert Issued for Lone Star, Rockford and Maskenthine Lakes, Alert Continues for Willow Creek Lake
Jul 25, 2011
DEQ Awards $1.1 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Jul 22, 2011
Health Alert Continues for Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County
Jul 15, 2011
Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County
Jun 30, 2011
New NPDES Industrial Storm Water General Permit Goes Into Effect
Jun 30, 2011
2011 Air Program Update Workshop to be held in Lincoln
Jun 30, 2011
Comment Period for PM 2.5 Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Open Through August 1, 2011
Jun 08, 2011
Over $1 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
May 20, 2011
Hearing Scheduled June 20 for Lincoln-Ashland Plant’s Wastewater Discharge Permit
May 17, 2011
Hearing Scheduled June 22 in Crawford for Proposed Crow Butte Permit
May 03, 2011
Presentations from May 3 Environmental Update Meeting
Apr 20, 2011
May 10 Information Session Will Focus on West Haymarket Cleanup Activities
Apr 08, 2011
NDEQ Postpones Action on General Pesticide Permit
Mar 29, 2011
Drinking Water Protection Grant Proposals Invited
Mar 23, 2011
Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled May 3 in Lincoln
Mar 16, 2011
Stream Biological Monitoring Report On Line
Mar 10, 2011
Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries
Mar 08, 2011
Ground Water Awareness Week: March 6-12
Feb 18, 2011
Hearing for Proposed Pesticide General Permit Scheduled March 22
Jan 12, 2011
$1.5 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs
Jan 10, 2011
Public Comment Invited on Nebraska Solvents Cleanup Plan; Hearing Scheduled Feb. 10 in Grand Island

Date
Press Release
Dec 22, 2010
“Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendars Now Available
Dec 10, 2010
New Waste Grant Forms Now On-Line, Applications Due Feb. 1
Nov 23, 2010
2010 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Inspection
Nov 18, 2010
NDEQ Hosts Four Meetings to Discuss Waste Grants Process
Oct 22, 2010
NDEQ to Propose Pesticides Permit-by-Rule Provision in Title 119
Sep 24, 2010
Health Alerts Continue for Merritt, Kirkman’s Cove, Willow Creek; Alerts End for Swan Creek 5A; Red Willow Reservoir
Sep 17, 2010
Health Alert Issued for Merritt, Kirkman’s Cove, Alerts Continue for Swan Creek 5A; Willow Creek Lake, Red Willow Reservoir
Sep 10, 2010
Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake 5A; Alerts Continue at Willow Creek Lake, Red Willow Reservoir
Sep 09, 2010
NDEQ Meetings to Discuss Proposed Changes to State Air Regulations Relating to Greenhouse Gases
Sep 09, 2010
Hearing Scheduled September 23 in Crawford for Injection Well Permit
Sep 07, 2010
Meetings to Discuss Proposed Changes to Livestock Regulations
Sep 02, 2010
Health Alert Continues for Willow Creek Lake, Red Willow Reservoir; Alerts End for Kirkman’s Cove, Merritt Reservoir
Aug 27, 2010
Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Lake; Alerts Continue for Kirkman’s Cove, Red Willow, Merritt Reservoir
Aug 20, 2010
Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove, Red Willow Lake; Alert Continues for Merritt Reservoir
Aug 13, 2010
Health Alert Issued for Merritt Reservoir in Cherry County
Aug 11, 2010
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2011 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Jul 30, 2010
Hearing Scheduled August 23 in Crawford for Proposed Aquifer Exemption
Jul 23, 2010
Health Alert Ends at Red Willow Reservoir; No Alerts This Week
Jul 16, 2010
Health Alert Ends at Johnson Lake, Alert Continues At Red Willow Reservoir
Jul 13, 2010
DEQ Awards $1.4 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Jul 09, 2010
Health Alert Issued for Red Willow Reservoir, Alert Continues At Johnson Lake
Jul 06, 2010
Cooperative Agreements Announced to Reduce Ozone Pollution in the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area
Jul 02, 2010
Health Alert Issued for Johnson Lake, Alert Continues At Swan Creek Lake 5A
Jun 25, 2010
Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek 5A near Tobias
Jun 21, 2010
2010 Air Program Update Workshops to be held in Grand Island, Scottsbluff, Norfolk and Lincoln
Jun 16, 2010
Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel meets June 29 in Columbus
Jun 06, 2010
Grant Funds Available for Source Water Protection Projects
Jun 04, 2010
Information Session in Grand Island to Provide Update on Groundwater Issues
Jun 03, 2010
Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled June 23 in Lincoln
May 04, 2010
$1 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
Feb 04, 2010
Public Comment Sought on Nebraska’s Draft 2010 Water Quality Integrated Report
Jan 20, 2010
$1.9 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs

Date
Press Release
Dec 18, 2009
Improvements to Lake Ogallala completed ahead of schedule
Sep 29, 2009
NDEQ Announces First Round of Grant Recipients Under the ARRA Clean Diesel Program
Sep 16, 2009
Improvements to Lake Ogallala planned for this fall
Sep 04, 2009
No Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts In Effect for Holiday Week
Aug 28, 2009
Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts Lifted for Merritt, Bluestem and Rockford Lakes
Aug 21, 2009
Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts Continue for Merritt, Bluestem and Rockford Lakes
Aug 14, 2009
Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts Issued for Merritt and Bluestem; Alert Continues at Rockford
Aug 13, 2009
Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork Featured in 2010 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar
Aug 07, 2009
Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts Continue at Rockford Lake, Kirkman’s Cove
Jul 31, 2009
Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alert Continues at Rockford Lake; Kirkman’s Cove Added to List
Jul 24, 2009
Health Alert Continues at Rockford Lake in Gage County
Jul 17, 2009
Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake in Gage County
Jul 09, 2009
DEQ Awards $2 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
Jul 01, 2009
Air Quality Report Now On-Line
Jun 22, 2009
Deadline to Submit Diesel ARRA Grant Proposals Extended to July 31
Jun 19, 2009
Health Alert Ends for Pawnee Reservoir in Lancaster County
Jun 05, 2009
Health Alert Issued for Pawnee Reservoir, Alert Continues at Rockford Lake in Gage County
May 29, 2009
Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake in Gage County
May 27, 2009
Grant Funds Available For Source Water Protection Projects
May 22, 2009
Over $2.5 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
May 04, 2009
ARRA Grants Available To Reduce Diesel Emissions in Nebraska
Apr 21, 2009
Reward Offered to Help Identify Shell Creek Polluters
Apr 08, 2009
Information Session Will Discuss Proposed Permit Renewals for Clean Harbors
Mar 23, 2009
Meetings Will Focus on Diesel Grants From Recovery Act
Mar 06, 2009
Fertilizer and Pesticide Bulk Storage Requires Load-out and Secondary Containment
Mar 06, 2009
Anticipated Recovery Funds Would Be Used to Clean Up, Investigate Tank Sites
Mar 04, 2009
Anticipated Recovery Funds for Would Be Used for Wastewater Projects
Feb 24, 2009
Grants Available To Help Reduce Diesel Emissions In Nebraska
Feb 03, 2009
EPA Press Release: Decision on Nebraska's Impaired Waters List
Jan 29, 2009
DEQ Director Heads National Association of Environmental Directors
Jan 26, 2009
$1.7 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs
Jan 23, 2009
Methane recovery workshop in York February 19