The state has issued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae at Swan Creek Lake #5A, (also known as Willard Meyer Recreational Area) in Saline County. Alerts also continue to be in effect at Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County and Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County.

December 4, 2015 – The 2015 Environmental Update – AFO Workshop, hosted by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, will be held in Norfolk on December 11. Spaces are still available; those who haven’t registered yet can register using the form below, or can register at the event. A $10 fee is charged to cover costs for snacks and beverages.

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The state has issued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae at Rockford Lake in Gage County. Alerts also continue to be in effect at Swan Creek Lake #5A, (also known as Willard Meyer Recreational Area) in Saline County, Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County and Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County.

Oct. 1, 2015 -- A free “2015 Redevelopment Funding for Brownfields Workshop” will be held Oct. 20, 2015 at the Lancaster County Extension Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. The workshop is co-hosted by NDEQ and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program at Kansas State University.

The workshop is provided for local government officials, community development personnel and anyone within local government and Health Departments across the state interested in learning about Brownfields and/or the tools and resources available to assist with local redevelopment opportunities.

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality will be coordinating the annual meeting of the Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Van Dorn Complex, 2717 South 8th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. For additional information, please see the meeting agenda, or contact Ryan Green, NDEQ Small Business and Public Assistance Coordinator, at 402-471-8697.

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality will host a public information session and hearing on Dec. 3 in Mead regarding proposed changes at the AltEn LLC solid waste compost facility.

The press release below is from Nebraska Governor Pete Rickett’s web site. Click here to connect to Gov. Rickett’s web page.

A new online application process will reduce turnaround time from weeks to days
 

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality is announcing that limited funding is available to replace older school buses with new buses that have certified cleaner burning engines. This funding is made possible by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State Clean Diesel Grant program.

Dec. 18, 2015 --The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality announced the selection of six Nebraska schools that will receive Clean Diesel reimbursements. The reimbursements will be used to help the schools replace older school buses with new buses that have certified cleaner-burning engines. This funding is made possible by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State Clean Diesel Grant program.

Dec. 22, 2015 ­— The Waste Management Division of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) invites hazardous waste generators, managers and stakeholders to participate in a second outreach meeting concerning proposed amendments to Title 128-Nebraska Hazardous Waste Regulations.