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Watershed Management

The Watershed Management Division encourages sustainable growth by upholding responsible standards that maximize safety, minimized flood damage and conserve natural resources to ensure quality of life for future generations.

Floodplain and Drainage Water Quality Home and Lawn Care Sustainable Landscapes Volunteer Opportunities Watershed Master Plans Requirements and Procedures
Watershed Management Projects

These improvements reduce stormwater runoff and flooding, prevent or repair degraded stream channels and improve water quality.

Water Quality Standards

This program is part of a nationwide effort to control the harmful effects of pollutants from urbanized areas on our nation's waters.

Drainage Criteria Manual Revisions

The Drainage Criteria Manual is being revised to make updates, clarifications and readability improvements.

Information for Residents and Homeowners

  • Floodplain and Drainage
  • Neighborhood Greenspace
  • Lawn Care
  • Pesticide
  • Fertilizer
  • Soil Testing
  • Pet Waste
  • Rain Barrels
  • Rain Gardens
  • Cost Share Program

Information for Contractors, Engineers and Business Owners

  • Post Construction Best Management Practices
  • Drainage Criteria Manual
  • Requirements and Procedures
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Flood Standards
  • Water Quality Standards

Ben Higgins

Superintendent of Stormwater

555 S 10th St, Ste 203
Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone

402-441-7532

Email

watershed@lincoln.ne.gov


What is a Watershed?


Report Illegal Dumping - Call 402-441-8002

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