LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) has announced the award of $898,139 in grants to support nine projects that will demolish dilapidated commercial properties across the state.
The funds are provided through the Revitalize Rural Nebraska grant program. DWEE received applications from 15 communities during the application period earlier this year.
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) administers the Mineral Exploration program. The Mineral Exploration program is a separate program from DWEE’s Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and regulates under authority of different titles.
The Mineral Exploration program reviews and issues permits, conducts inspections, and performs compliance reviews for holes drilled, driven, bored, or dug for the specific purpose of mineral exploration. All mineral exploration permits are geared toward the protection of groundwater.