July 19, 2017 -- The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) is inviting proposals for funding under the Nebraska Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program authorized through Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act as administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

For more information about the procedures for Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Project proposals, go to:
 

The state has issued a new health alert for harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Swan Creek Lake 5A in Saline County, and an alert continues at Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County.

The artwork of 13 Nebraska students will be featured in the 2018 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar. The statewide contest is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) and focuses on the importance of waste reduction, recycling and litter cleanup.

The state has issued a new health alert for harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County, and an alert continues at Swan Creek Lake 5A in Saline County.

The state has issued new health alerts for harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County and Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County. Alerts continue at Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County, and Swan Creek Lake 5A in Saline County.

NDEQ has scheduled a Feb. 10 public hearing and is inviting public comment on the proposed Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the former Nebraska Solvents Company site located at 1200 Highway 30 East in Grand Island.

Public hearing: The hearing is scheduled at 7 p.m. February 10 at the Grand Island City Hall, 100 East 1st St. The public is invited to provide testimony on the Remedial Action Plan during the hearing. An informal public information session with NDEQ staff will be held at the same location from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

There were no new health alerts this week for harmful algal blooms, and a health alert has ended at Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County. Alerts continue at Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County, Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County and Swan Creek Lake 5A in Saline County.

The state has issued a new health alert for harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County. An alert has ended at Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County.

Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Mike Linder has announced the awarding of $1,499,901 in 59 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.

Sept. 19, 2017 – The Nebraska Safety Council is holding a two-day conference and trade show on October 11 and 12 in Lincoln at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel. The conference will cover safety, wellness and environmental topics. The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has been involved in the conference planning and will have two speakers participating in conference sessions. For more information or to register, go to the conference page of the Safety Council website.