Energy security and emergency planning are critical. That is why the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is involved in emergency preparedness in multiple ways.

The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County.

The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Big Indian Lake (11A) in Gage County. Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County remains on health alert after being on alert last week.

Samples taken earlier this week at the lakes measured above the threshold of 8 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) released a mid-year report on nitrate and water quality which includes nitrate data on private drinking water along with an update regarding the agency's continued effort to protect Nebraskans and the state's drinking water supply. NDEE Director Jim Macy said the new report shows that Nebraska’s drinking water quality remains high, and that Nebraska has the necessary tools to continue improving drinking water quality.

The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County.

Big Indian Lake (11A) in Gage County is no longer on health alert after being on alert last week.

Samples taken earlier this week at the lake measured above the threshold of 8 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.

The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County.

Samples taken earlier this week at the lake measured above the threshold of 8 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.

Jan. 4, 2019 – Applications for this round of Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive (WRR) grants are now available online. Applications are being accepted between January 2 and February 13. 2019. The waste grant application process guidance webpage, which includes a link to create an application, is located at /forms/publications-grants-forms/was066.

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality’s 2018 Clean Diesel Rebate Program has re-opened the application submission period for rebates to replace eligible diesel irrigation engines with all-electric equipment. The new application deadline is 5:00 PM Friday, Feb. 22, 2019.

Over $3.1 million in funds that the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has recently received from the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust are now beginning to be distributed to local recipients for diesel vehicle replacement programs.

NDEQ received payments from the VW Trust Funds to support two projects:
 

Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Jim Macy has announced the awarding of $1.3 million in 49 grants for litter cleanup, recycling, and public education programs and activities. Funds for the Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program are generated from a fee charged to certain manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of products that commonly contribute to litter. The program has been providing grants annually since 1979. The Department received over $2.7 million in eligible grant requests for funding.