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Watershed Management

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

Floodplain and Drainage Requirements and Procedures Watershed Studies Watershed Projects Stormwater Runoff Pollution Prevention Home and Lawn Care Sustainable Landscapes Volunteer Opportunities
2024 Stormwater Bond Lincoln Flood Map Updates Deadmans Run Flood Reduction Project

Information for Residents & Homeowners

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

Information for Contractors, Engineers & Business Owners

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

Tim Zach

Superintendent of Stormwater

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

Phone

402-441-7771

Email

watershed@lincoln.ne.gov

What is a Watershed?

Report Illegal Dumping - Call 402-441-8002 More info

Permits

INOI Permit(under 1 acre)

  • Learn More Application Tutorial
  • Apply Now Accela Citizen Access

NOI Permit(1 acre or more)

  • Learn More Application Tutorial
  • Apply Now NDEE CSW Portal
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