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Date Press Release Apr 09, 2026 DWEE plans outreach for proposed changes to Title 126 and Title 132 Apr 06, 2026 DWEE recognizes April as Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month Apr 01, 2026 Nebraska submits information to U.S. DOE for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus consideration Mar 25, 2026 DHHS/DWEE Issues Smoke Advisory for Eastern Nebraska Mar 20, 2026 DHHS/DWEE Issues Smoke Advisory for Southeastern Nebraska Mar 09, 2026 DWEE opens application period for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program Feb 27, 2026 Smoke Advisory System activated for 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Students invited to submit calendar contest entries Feb 11, 2026 $7 million awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants

2025

Date Press Release Dec 30, 2025 All About DWEE: Understanding Nebraska's Natural Resources Data Bank Dec 18, 2025 All About DWEE: Wastewater Operator Certification Dec 11, 2025 All About DWEE: Tier II Reporting Requirements Dec 05, 2025 Federal flood insurance program extends renewal deadline Dec 04, 2025 All About DWEE: Dam Safety Program Nov 26, 2025 All About DWEE: ESF11 Nov 21, 2025 Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program deadline extended to Dec. 15 Nov 20, 2025 All About DWEE: Groundwater Well Registration Program Nov 14, 2025 All About DWEE: Nebraska Real-Time Flood Forecasting (NeRFF) helps to keep Nebraskans Safe Nov 07, 2025 All About DWEE: Keeping Your Well Water Safe and Sound Oct 31, 2025 All About DWEE: Drinking Water Capacity Development Oct 24, 2025 All About DWEE: NeRAIN Oct 16, 2025 All About DWEE: Volkswagen State Trust Oct 14, 2025 Nebraska extends incentive program to cut fertilizer use in 2026 growing season Oct 08, 2025 Presentations for 2025 Power Summit are available Oct 06, 2025 All About DWEE: The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment Oct 02, 2025 Health Alert Issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake and Rockford Lake Sep 26, 2025 Health Alert Extended for Cub Creek Lake and Rockford Lake Sep 18, 2025 Health Alert Issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake, Cub Creek Lake and Rockford Lake Sep 15, 2025 All About DWEE: Streamgaging Sep 11, 2025 Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake and Cub Creek Lake Sep 05, 2025 Health Alert continues for Cub Creek Lake Sep 03, 2025 DHHS/DWEE Issues Smoke Advisory for Eastern Nebraska Aug 29, 2025 Health Alert issued for Bluestem Lake and Cub Creek Lake Aug 21, 2025 Health Alert Issued for Cub Creek Lake Aug 14, 2025 Health Alert Continues for Bluestem Lake Aug 07, 2025 Health Alert Issued for Bluestem Lake Aug 01, 2025 DHHS/NDEE Issues Smoke Advisory for Eastern and Central Nebraska Jul 31, 2025 DHHS/DWEE Issues Smoke Advisory for Eastern and Central Nebraska Jul 24, 2025 Nebraska students’ environmental artwork to be featured in 2026 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” calendar Jul 18, 2025 Health Alert extended for Kirkman’s Cove Lake Jul 11, 2025 Health Alert Issued for Maskenthine Reservoir, Kirkman’s Cove Lake, and Glenn Cunningham Lake Jul 07, 2025 2026 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted July 9 through Aug. 20 Jul 03, 2025 Health Alert Issued for Glenn Cunningham Lake Jul 02, 2025 DWEE awards $15.6 million in Grid Resiliency Program grants Jun 18, 2025 Agencies launch new Department of Water, Energy, and Environment landing page Jun 12, 2025 All About DWEE: SWIFR Waste Characterization Study Jun 10, 2025 Applications for diesel school bus and truck rebates accepted through July 25, 2025 Jun 04, 2025 DHHS/DWEE issue smoke advisory for central and eastern Nebraska Jun 03, 2025 DHHS/DWEE issues smoke advisory for Eastern Nebraska May 16, 2025 DWEE launches interactive HAB map May 16, 2025 All About DWEE: MS4s May 07, 2025 2025 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan and Five-Year Assessment available for public comment May 05, 2025 DWEE begins weekly public lake sampling Apr 24, 2025 All About DWEE: Smoke Advisory System Apr 16, 2025 DHHS/DWEE Issues Smoke Advisory for Central and Eastern Nebraska Apr 15, 2025 DHHS and DWEE Issue Smoke Advisory for Eastern Nebraska Feb 25, 2025 DWEE to host Brownfields webinar with KSU TAB and EPA R7 Feb 20, 2025 Students invited to submit calendar contest entries Jan 24, 2025 $9.8 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants Jan 16, 2025 DWEE releases report on statewide Nitrate in Drinking Water Study

2024

Date Press Release Dec 26, 2024 All About DWEE: DWEE releases 2024 Annual Report to the Legislature Dec 19, 2024 All About DWEE: Waste and Litter Grants Dec 17, 2024 DWEE awards Source Water Protection grant Dec 13, 2024 Lead testing, reduction grants available for schools, licensed child care programs Dec 10, 2024 All About DWEE: Small Business and Public Assistance Program Dec 09, 2024 DWEE selects United Way of the Midlands to provide weatherization services in Douglas County Nov 18, 2024 All About DWEE: Sample private drinking water wells Nov 14, 2024 DWEE accepting applications for ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program Nov 12, 2024 DWEE announces additional Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant awards Oct 24, 2024 All About DWEE: Clean Diesel Rebate Program Oct 10, 2024 All About DWEE: Agency Listservs Oct 08, 2024 Presentations for 2024 Power Summit are available Oct 04, 2024 Health Alert issued for Kirkman's Cove Lake and Iron Horse Trail Lake Sep 26, 2024 All About DWEE: ESF 10 Sep 20, 2024 Health Alert issued for Kirkman's Cove Lake Sep 13, 2024 Health Alert issued for Kirkman's Cove Lake Sep 12, 2024 All About DWEE: Energy Statistics Aug 29, 2024 All About DWEE: Brownfields Orphan Tank Removal Program Aug 23, 2024 Health Alert issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake Aug 19, 2024 DWEE announces Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant awards Aug 16, 2024 Health Alert issued for Calamus Reservoir Aug 16, 2024 DWEE awards nearly $900,000 in Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grants Aug 15, 2024 All About DWEE: Mineral Exploration Program Aug 09, 2024 Health Alert issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake Aug 09, 2024 Nebraska students' environmental artwork to be feature in 2025 "Nebraska Don't Waste It!" calendar Jul 25, 2024 Health Alert issued for Rockford Lake, Fremont Lake No. 9 Lake, and Bluestem Lake Jul 25, 2024 Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program overview Jul 22, 2024 Nebraska to be awarded $307 million by EPA, largest ever received by DWEE Jul 18, 2024 Health Alert issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake Jul 11, 2024 All About DWEE: Underground Injection Control Jun 27, 2024 All About DWEE: Integrated Waste Management Jun 27, 2024 Health Alert issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake in Richardson County Jun 21, 2024 2025 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted June 26 through Aug. 7 Jun 13, 2024 All About DWEE: Chemigation Program Jun 13, 2024 Health Alert issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake and Maskenthine Reservoir May 23, 2024 All About DWEE: Fish Tissue Monitoring May 15, 2024 2024 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan available for public comment May 10, 2024 DWEE Presents Free Workshop on Resources for Redeveloping Brownfields May 10, 2024 DWEE extends RFP deadline for Low-Income Weatherization Assistance provider in Douglas County May 06, 2024 DWEE begins weekly Public Lake Sampling May 01, 2024 DWEE opens application period for Grid Resiliency Grant Program Apr 24, 2024 All About DWEE: Harmful Algal Blooms Sampling Apr 18, 2024 DWEE to provide rebates for replacing diesel irrigation engines Apr 11, 2024 All About DWEE: Stream Biological Monitoring Apr 08, 2024 DWEE requesting proposals for Low-Income Weatherization Assistance provider in Douglas County Mar 29, 2024 Grant funds available for source water protection projects Mar 21, 2024 All About DWEE: Smoke Advisory System Mar 19, 2024 DWEE opens application period for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Mar 11, 2024 Nebraska’s Priority Climate Action Plan submitted to the EPA Mar 08, 2024 DWEE encourages private well owners to return sample kits Feb 22, 2024 DWEE awarded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Feb 15, 2024 All About DWEE: Tier II Reporting Feb 07, 2024 DWEE invites students to submit calendar contest entries Feb 06, 2024 $6.7 million awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants Jan 24, 2024 All About DWEE: Air Emissions Inventory Jan 22, 2024 DWEE extends deadline to request free nitrate sample kits Jan 12, 2024 DWEE announces in-person meetings for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants planning efforts Jan 02, 2024 Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program application period opens Jan. 15, 2024

2023

Date Press Release Dec 28, 2023 All About Drinking Water: Drinking Water Watch Dec 14, 2023 All About Drinking Water: Return to Compliance Dec 14, 2023 DWEE accepting preliminary grid resiliency project proposals Dec 08, 2023 First round of Climate Pollution Reduction stakeholder workgroup sessions complete Nov 29, 2023 DWEE offers free nitrate sample kits for private drinking water wells Nov 22, 2023 All About Drinking Water: Field Services Nov 20, 2023 DWEE announces schedule for stakeholder workgroup sessions for the Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Program Nov 09, 2023 All About Drinking Water: Monitoring Oct 26, 2023 All About Drinking Water: Public Water System Operators Oct 13, 2023 DWEE anticipates receiving $91 million for Home Energy Rebates over the next few years Oct 12, 2023 All About Drinking Water - Drinking Water Engineering Oct 12, 2023 DWEE presents kickoff webinar on the Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Program Oct 11, 2023 Presentations for 2023 Power Summit are available Oct 10, 2023 DWEE to hold information session on Title 117 revisions Oct 06, 2023 October is Energy Awareness Month Oct 04, 2023 Clean Diesel Rebate Applications accepted through Dec. 7, 2023 Sep 29, 2023 Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir, Glenn Cunningham Lake, and Iron Horse Trail Lake Sep 28, 2023 All About Drinking Water: Drinking Water Program overview Sep 22, 2023 Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir Sep 15, 2023 Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir and Glenn Cunningham Lake Sep 15, 2023 Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to meet October 16 Sep 14, 2023 All About DWEE: Records Management Sep 08, 2023 Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir Sep 05, 2023 DWEE receives federal grant to improve grid resiliency Aug 31, 2023 Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir and Kirkman’s Cove Lake Aug 25, 2023 Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir and Kirkman’s Cove Lake Aug 24, 2023 All About DWEE: Livestock Inspections Aug 11, 2023 Health Alert issued for three Nebraska lakes Aug 10, 2023 All About DWEE: Clay Lined Lagoons Aug 10, 2023 Nebraska students’ environmental artwork to be featured in 2024 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” calendar Aug 04, 2023 Health Alert issued for Swanson Reservoir Jul 28, 2023 DWEE Releases Report on Nitrate and Drinking Water Jul 28, 2023 Health Alert issued for Swanson Reservoir Jul 21, 2023 Health Alerts issued for Big Indian Lake (11A) and Swanson Reservoir Jul 14, 2023 Health Alert issued for Swanson Reservoir Jul 13, 2023 All About DWEE: Energy Security Jul 07, 2023 DWEE presents 2024 Litter and Waste Grants Application Webinar Jul 07, 2023 Health Alert issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake Jun 23, 2023 Health Alerts issued for Willow Creek Reservoir, Pawnee Lake, and Kirkman’s Cove Lake Jun 22, 2023 All About DWEE: Swimming Pool Program Jun 16, 2023 Health Alert issued for Bluestem Lake Jun 08, 2023 All About DWEE: Drinking Water Watch Jun 02, 2023 Health Alert issued for Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County May 25, 2023 All About DWEE: Composting May 17, 2023 2024 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted June 28 through Aug. 9 May 16, 2023 2023 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment May 12, 2023 Health Alert issued for Glenn Cunningham Lake May 11, 2023 All About DWEE: Digesters May 02, 2023 DWEE Begins Weekly Public Beach Sampling Apr 27, 2023 All About DWEE: Medical Waste Disposal Apr 18, 2023 Draft 2022 Integrated Report Available Online for Public Comment Apr 14, 2023 All About DWEE - Engineering Section Apr 13, 2023 DWEE Extends Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program Apr 11, 2023 DWEE Invites Students to Submit Calendar Contest Entries Apr 10, 2023 Updates of Controlled Burns Apr 10, 2023 Updates of Controlled Burns Mar 23, 2023 All About DWEE: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Mar 16, 2023 Application Deadline Approaching for Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program Mar 14, 2023 Lead testing for drinking water available for Nebraska schools and child care facilities Mar 14, 2023 Nebraska among the quickest states to pursue new EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Mar 09, 2023 All About DWEE: Public Water System Operators Feb 24, 2023 All About DWEE: Onsite Septic Systems Feb 09, 2023 All About DWEE: Fire Training Burns Feb 07, 2023 $7.7 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants Feb 06, 2023 DWEE to Provide Rebates for Replacing Diesel Irrigation Engines Jan 26, 2023 All About DWEE: Section 319 funds and groundwater projects Jan 24, 2023 DWEE clarifies Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program process Jan 12, 2023 All About DWEE: Point-of-use water systems Jan 04, 2023 DWEE now accepting applications for Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program through March 31, 2023

2022

Date Press Release Dec 22, 2022 Livestock Waste Control Program Dec 08, 2022 Chemigation program works with partners to protect water Nov 23, 2022 Petroleum Remediation Program helps clean up spill sites Nov 17, 2022 Nonpoint Source Program works with partners to promote best management practices Nov 07, 2022 NDEE presents webinar on changes to Nebraska’s Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Air Quality Regulations Oct 27, 2022 State Revolving Fund programs provide low-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater projects Oct 14, 2022 Presentations from the 2022 Power Summit Oct 13, 2022 DWEE's Wellhead Protection Program helps communities protect water supply Sep 30, 2022 Harmful Algal Blooms Alert issued for five Nebraska lakes Sep 29, 2022 All About DWEE: Construction Storm Water Permit Sep 27, 2022 DWEE’s Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs cross $1 billion threshold Sep 23, 2022 Harmful Algal Blooms alert issued for three Nebraska lakes Sep 22, 2022 Clean Diesel Rebate applications accepted through Dec. 15 Sep 16, 2022 Harmful Algal Blooms Alert issued for five Nebraska lakes Sep 15, 2022 All About DWEE: Community Burn Sites Sep 09, 2022 Harmful Algal Blooms Alert issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake and Oliver Reservoir Sep 02, 2022 Harmful Algal Blooms alert issued for four Nebraska lakes Aug 26, 2022 Harmful Algal Bloom alert issued for seven Nebraska lakes Aug 25, 2022 All About DWEE: Industrial Storm Water General Permit Aug 24, 2022 Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to meet Sept. 7 Aug 19, 2022 Harmful Algal Bloom alert issued for three Nebraska lakes Aug 12, 2022 Health Alert issued for Maskenthine Reservoir and Willow Creek Reservoir Aug 11, 2022 All About DWEE: Return to Compliance process Aug 05, 2022 Health Alert issued for three Nebraska lakes Aug 05, 2022 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2023 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” Calendar Aug 02, 2022 DWEE Seeking Proposals for Competitive Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grant Jul 29, 2022 Health Alert issued for Maskenthine Reservoir and Willow Creek Reservoir Jul 26, 2022 Superfund Support Progams Jul 22, 2022 Health Alert issued for three Nebraska lakes Jul 14, 2022 Brownfields Program Jul 08, 2022 Health alert issued for Big Indian Lake (11A) and Duck Creek Lake Jul 01, 2022 Health Alert issued for Rockford Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, Kirkman’s Cove Lake Jun 24, 2022 DWEE launches online portal for credentialed professionals Jun 23, 2022 DWEE maintains comprehensive public safety inspection schedule Jun 10, 2022 Health Alert issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake Jun 09, 2022 Can I throw this away? Jun 03, 2022 NDEE to hold Outreach Meeting on Proposed Changes to Title 119 Jun 02, 2022 DWEE Issues Statement on Nox-Crete Debris May 26, 2022 Harmful Algal Bloom sampling protects lake-goers during the summer May 23, 2022 2023 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted July 13 – August 24 May 12, 2022 Drinking Water Division ensures seasonal systems operate safely May 03, 2022 DWEE begins Weekly Public Lake Sampling Apr 14, 2022 All About DWEE: DWEE monitors air quality during prescribed burn season Apr 04, 2022 New Industrial Stormwater General Permit Now Available Mar 24, 2022 All About DWEE: Environmental Quality Council Mar 10, 2022 DWEE Emergency Response Team provides assistance Mar 04, 2022 Students invited to submit calendar contest entries Feb 24, 2022 DWEE provides waste and litter reduction grants Feb 23, 2022 DWEE to provide rebates for replacing diesel vehicles and irrigation engines Feb 16, 2022 $6.7 million awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling and Scrap Tire Grants Feb 10, 2022 Air Monitoring Program improves network Feb 04, 2022 DWEE/DHHS release lead sampling data Jan 27, 2022 Information for wastewater operators Jan 26, 2022 NDEE presents Let’s Talk: General Construction Storm Water Permit webinar and panel discussion Jan 13, 2022 Weatherization Assistance Program improves homes, saves on energy bills

2021

Date Press Release Dec 23, 2021 Drinking Water, Environmental Safety, and Water Well Standards Programs Transfer to DWEE Dec 09, 2021 DESL program provides low-interest loans for energy efficiency projects Nov 29, 2021 Updated: NDEE presents Understanding Air Permitting Thresholds webinar Jan. 19 Nov 24, 2021 Sample private drinking water wells annually Nov 19, 2021 NDEE presents Outreach Meeting on Proposed Changes to Title 119 Nov 05, 2021 Land Application of Livestock Waste Oct 28, 2021 Presentations from the 2021 Power Summit Oct 28, 2021 Administrative Extension of NPDES Construction Storm Water General Permit Oct 15, 2021 Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program Oct 12, 2021 Public Hearing on Industrial Storm Water General Permit to be held Nov. 12 Oct 04, 2021 Clean Diesel Rebate applications accepted through January 13, 2022 Oct 01, 2021 Health Alert issued for two lakes Oct 01, 2021 Industrial land application Sep 29, 2021 Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet Sep 24, 2021 Health Alert issued for Bluestem Lake Sep 23, 2021 Title 119-NPDES Pesticide General Permit on Public Notice Sep 17, 2021 Health Alert issued for three lakes Sep 10, 2021 Health Alert issued for Willow Creek Reservoir Sep 03, 2021 Health Alert issued for Wirth Brothers Lake Sep 01, 2021 NDEE presents Air General Construction Permit Applications webinar Aug 27, 2021 Health Alert issued for two lakes Aug 16, 2021 NDEE presents Permitting Tools and Resources webinar Aug 13, 2021 Health Alert issued for two lakes Aug 11, 2021 All Nebraska schools and child care facilities eligible for free lead testing of their drinking water Aug 06, 2021 Health Alert issued for Wirth Brothers Lake Aug 06, 2021 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2022 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” Calendar Jul 30, 2021 Health Alert issued for Kirkman’s Cove Lake Jul 23, 2021 New Health Alerts issued for five lakes Jul 16, 2021 Health Alert issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake Jul 13, 2021 DWEE launches the Nebraska Groundwater Quality Clearinghouse Jul 09, 2021 Health Alert issued for Swan Creek Lake Jun 17, 2021 Health Alert Issued for Big Indian Creek Reservoir Jun 09, 2021 NDEE presents Enhancement of Nebraska’s Voluntary Cleanup Program webinar Jun 04, 2021 Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Lake May 14, 2021 NDEE Presents Wastewater Lagoon Operation, Maintenance & Regulatory Compliance May 11, 2021 2022 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted July 14 – August 25 May 07, 2021 DWEE begins weekly public lake sampling Apr 15, 2021 NDEE To Hold Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Title 129 Nebraska Air Quality Regulations Apr 13, 2021 NDEE Presents Community Revitalization through Brownfield Redevelopment Apr 09, 2021 NDEE Presents Source Water Grants Webinar Mar 29, 2021 NDEE Presents Public Hearing for Nebraska Water Quality Standards Triennial Review Mar 11, 2021 NDEE Presents Proposed Changes to Title 129 Nebraska Air Quality Regulations Mar 05, 2021 DWEE launches online AltEn public information portal Mar 04, 2021 NDEE conducts background sampling in Mead Feb 23, 2021 Discharge cleanup continues near Mead Feb 18, 2021 NDEE receives discharge mitigation plans Feb 17, 2021 NDEE continues to assess, monitor discharge at ethanol facility Feb 09, 2021 Mead facility completes shutdown following NDEE order Feb 08, 2021 $6.7 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants Feb 05, 2021 NDEE Presents Proposed Changes to Title 124 Onsite Wastewater Regulations

2020

Date Press Release Nov 20, 2020 Draft 2020 Integrated Report Available Online for Public Comment Oct 09, 2020 Clean Diesel Rebate Applications Accepted Through January 22, 2021 Oct 08, 2020 Final HAB testing conducted for 2020 sampling season Oct 02, 2020 Health Alert issued for Calamus Reservoir Sep 24, 2020 NDEE presents Hazardous Waste Determinations webinar Sep 18, 2020 Health Alerts issued for lakes at Maple Creek, Iron Horse Trail, Kirkman’s Cove and Bluestem Sep 04, 2020 Health Alerts issued for Pawnee and Swan Creek lakes Aug 31, 2020 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2021 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Aug 28, 2020 DWEE to provide rebates for replacement of 46 school buses Aug 21, 2020 Health Alerts issued for Calamus Reservoir, Bluestem Lake, Johnson Lake, Kirkman’s Cove Lake and Oliver Reservoir Aug 14, 2020 Health Alerts issued for Rockford Lake and Willow Creek Reservoir Aug 14, 2020 Lead testing available for drinking water in schools, child care facilities Aug 12, 2020 2021 Waste, Litter, and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted August 13 – September 10 Aug 07, 2020 Health Alert issued for Swan Creek Lake Jul 31, 2020 Health Alert issued for Oliver Reservoir Jul 24, 2020 Applications Being Accepted for Ethanol Blender Pumps Up to 66 Flex Fuel Pumps to be Installed Across Nebraska Jul 24, 2020 Health Alerts issued for Wagon Train and Rockford lakes Jul 17, 2020 Health Alerts issued for Bluestem Lake and Willow Creek Reservoir Jul 10, 2020 Health Alert issued for Maple Creek and Kirkman’s Cove recreation area lakes Jun 19, 2020 Health Alert Issued for Wagon Train Lake Jun 02, 2020 Rebates Available for Diesel School Bus Replacements; May 15, 2020 NDEE Presents: “Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Opportunities in Nebraska” Webinar July 29 May 07, 2020 Additional webinar, Energy Code 101, added to series “The Nebraska Energy Code” Apr 17, 2020 April 28 Teleconference Hearing Scheduled for 2020 Draft Weatherization Assistance Plan The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, Energy and Assistance Division will hold a public hearing by teleconference on the 2020 Nebraska Weatherization A Apr 03, 2020 DWEE presents webinar series “The Nebraska Energy Code” Mar 23, 2020 DWEE, DHHS to assess manganese levels in community water systems Mar 19, 2020 Sanitizing wipes are not flushable Mar 18, 2020 Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators test canceled Mar 16, 2020 Livestock producer meetings canceled in Ord, O'Neill Mar 06, 2020 DWEE extends Comment Period on Air Permit Conditions I and II to May 1 Feb 19, 2020 DWEE Invites Comments on Air Permit Conditions I and II Feb 06, 2020 $6 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling and Scrap Tire Grants Jan 29, 2020 DWEE sets Feb. 20 Hearing for Proposed Air Quality Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) Permit at OPPD-Nebraska City Station Jan 22, 2020 Clean Diesel Irrigation Engine Rebate Application Deadline Extended to February 21, 2020 Jan 17, 2020 NDEE Presents: “Biennial Reporting for Large Quantity Generators” Webinar February 4 Jan 03, 2020 NDEE Presents Brownfields and Voluntary Cleanup Program Webinar Jan. 27

2019

Date Press Release Nov 27, 2019 DWEE Presents NPDES Laboratory and Wastewater Operator Training Webinar Nov 25, 2019 DWEE Invites Comments on Air Permit Conditions I and II Nov 22, 2019 Governor’s Office Issues Executive Order to Suspend Weight Limits on Transportation of Propane Oct 22, 2019 NDEE Presents State and Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) Training Webinar November 18 Oct 22, 2019 Presentations from the 2019 Power Summit Oct 16, 2019 NDEE Presents Hazardous Waste Compliance Webinar October 22 Oct 02, 2019 Clean Diesel Rebate Applications Accepted Through January 17 Sep 20, 2019 Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue for Wagon Train Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir Sep 20, 2019 Federal and State Agencies Announce Joint Effort to Improve Process to Maximize Funding for Nebraska Communities Sep 19, 2019 NDEE Presents Nebraska EV Charging Station Rebate Program Webinar Sept. 30 Sep 12, 2019 DWEE seeks respondents for energy survey Sep 10, 2019 NDEE Presents NPDES Reporting Webinar September 26 Sep 06, 2019 "Top Gun" Blazes the Way for the Petroleum Equipment Reuse Program Aug 30, 2019 Funds Available for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Aug 28, 2019 Drinking water notice issued for West Point Aug 26, 2019 DWEE Awards $761,545 in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Aug 23, 2019 Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove: Alerts Continue for Rockford Lake, Wagon Train Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir Aug 21, 2019 DWEE to Provide Rebates for Replacement of 62 School Buses Aug 09, 2019 DWEE, EPA Joint Inspections – A Thorough and Efficient Process Aug 07, 2019 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2020 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Aug 05, 2019 NDEE Presents Air Compliance 101 Webinar August 21 Aug 02, 2019 Health Alerts Issued for Rockford Lake and Wagon Train Lake; Alert Continues at Willow Creek Reservoir Aug 01, 2019 Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet August 22 Jul 19, 2019 Notice Of Intent To Issue CAFO General Permit (NEG020000) Jul 18, 2019 Dept. of Environment and Energy Offers 1% Loans to Counties Affected by the July 2019 Flood: Jul 10, 2019 DEE Presents Flood Debris Management Webinar July 25 Jul 08, 2019 Draft Report on Modeled Facilities Open for Comment Through August 9 Jul 02, 2019 DWEE announces tire recycling grant recipients Jun 24, 2019 Governor Ricketts Celebrates Merger of Two Agencies Jun 17, 2019 2020 Litter, Waste and Scrap Tire grant applications accepted July 3 – August 14 Jun 11, 2019 Rebates Available for Diesel School Bus Replacements; Applications Due by August 2 Jun 07, 2019 Federal Agreement on Water Infrastructure Disaster Response Benefits Nebraskans May 20, 2019 Comment Period for Proposed Revisions to State Implementation Plan Open Through June 21 May 10, 2019 NDEQ Fact Sheet: Potential options for removing sand deposited by floods May 10, 2019 NDEQ begins weekly public lake sampling May 03, 2019 Commonly asked flood-related questions Apr 26, 2019 Air Quality Awareness Week – April 29 – May 3 Apr 25, 2019 State Department of Environmental Quality and Energy Office Offer Flood-Related Support in Numerous Areas Apr 25, 2019 2019 Flood “Dashboard” Provides Updates of Environmental Issues Apr 22, 2019 Report “Orphaned Containers” from Flood to 1-877-253-2603 Apr 12, 2019 Deadline approaching for carcass removal Apr 05, 2019 DHHS/DEQ Providing Free Water Testing April 9 and 10 for Private Well Owners Impacted by Flood Apr 01, 2019 Well Owner Tips in Case of Flooding Mar 26, 2019 DHHS/DEQ Providing Free Water Testing March 28, 29 and April 1, 2 for Private Well Owners Impacted by Flood Mar 07, 2019 NDEQ Survey Invites Feedback from Those Who Are Regulated or Seek Assistance Mar 04, 2019 NDEQ Invites Comments on Air Permit Conditions I and II Feb 22, 2019 NDEQ Amends Its Procedures for After-Hours Phone Notifications Feb 13, 2019 NDEQ Co-hosting Nebraska Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Conference on March 25 Feb 06, 2019 Rebate Application Period Extended for Replacements of Diesel Refuse Trucks Jan 29, 2019 $1.3 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs Jan 23, 2019 DEQ Designates $3.1 Million to Reimburse Replacement of Diesel School Buses and Transit Buses Jan 16, 2019 Application Period Extended for Rebate Program for Replacements of Diesel Irrigation Engines Jan 04, 2019 Waste Grant Applications Available Online Through Feb. 13

2018

Date Press Release Dec 26, 2018 Voluntary Cleanup Efforts at Lincoln Haymarket Recognized Dec 04, 2018 Waste Grant Applications Accepted Jan. 2 to Feb. 13 for 6-Month Grant Term Nov 07, 2018 Presentations from the 2018 Power Summit Oct 18, 2018 Antelope Creek Removed From Impaired Waters List Oct 02, 2018 Clean Diesel Rebate Applications Accepted Through December 15 Sep 20, 2018 NDEQ, Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (SBCAP) Review and Discuss Environmental Services and Programs Sep 14, 2018 Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove- Alerts Continue at Iron Horse Trail Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, Rockford Lake Sep 10, 2018 Draft Ozone State Implementation Plan Available for Public Comment Sep 07, 2018 Health Alerts Issued for Rockford Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir and Iron Horse Trail Lake Sep 05, 2018 VW Funds Received to Reimburse Replacement of Diesel Refuse Trucks and Irrigation Engines Aug 15, 2018 Permit Matrix: A Tool to Make Compliance Easy and Simplify Permitting Process Aug 13, 2018 Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet Sept. 13 Aug 06, 2018 Students' Environmental Artwork to be Featured in Environmental Calendar Jul 27, 2018 Health Alerts Issued for Big Indian and Willow Creek Lakes Jul 20, 2018 Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue at Holmes Lake, Maple Creek Lake Jul 19, 2018 Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Application Deadline September 19 Jul 18, 2018 NDEQ Awards $1.9 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Jul 13, 2018 Health Alert Issued for Holmes Lake; Alerts Continue at Kirkman’s Cove, Maple Creek Lake Jul 06, 2018 Health Alerts Issued for Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County and Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County Jun 19, 2018 $1.6 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects Jun 08, 2018 Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County Jun 01, 2018 Rebates Available for Diesel School Bus Replacements May 25, 2018 Seminars will explain EPA’s e-Manifest system for tracking hazardous waste Mar 28, 2018 Proposed C&D Disposal Area Hearing Scheduled April 25 in Grand Island Mar 08, 2018 Lake Management Workshops Scheduled March 21 and 26 Feb 28, 2018 Draft 2018 Integrated Report Available Online for Public Comment Jan 18, 2018 $1.3 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs

2017

Date Press Release Dec 21, 2017 Online Applications for Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Available Through Feb. 1 Dec 15, 2017 Clean Diesel Rebate Application Deadlines Extended to February 15 Dec 14, 2017 Gov. Ricketts Applaudes Collaboration between Environmental Quality Agency and City of Lincoln Dec 12, 2017 Dec. 19 Info Exchange to Discuss Air Permit Standard Conditions Dec 11, 2017 NDEQ Posts Draft VW Plan; Comments Accepted Through Dec. 31 Nov 17, 2017 Nebraska Declared in Attainment for Ozone Standards Oct 26, 2017 Comments Accepted Through November 7 for Solid Waste Management Study Oct 24, 2017 Clean Diesel Rebate Applications Accepted Through December 15 Oct 03, 2017 NDEQ Invites Comments on Air Permit Conditions I and II Oct 03, 2017 Two Meetings Scheduled to Discuss VW Settlement Funds Oct 02, 2017 LB1101 Solid Waste Management Study Advisory Committee to Meet Oct. 10 in Kearney Oct 02, 2017 Two Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Solid Waste Issues in Nebraska Sep 21, 2017 NDEQ Designated to Administer State’s VW Settlement Funds Sep 19, 2017 NDEQ Participates in Safety Council Conference Oct. 11-12 Sep 15, 2017 Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove; Alert Ends at Bluestem Lake Aug 18, 2017 Health Alert Ends At Pawnee; Alerts Continue at Bluestem, Willow Creek, Swan Creek Lake Aug 11, 2017 Health Alerts Issued for Bluestem Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir Aug 04, 2017 Health Alert Issued for Pawnee Lake; Alert Continues at Swan Creek 5A Aug 04, 2017 Nebraska Students' Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2018 "Nebraska: Don't Waste It" Calendar Jul 28, 2017 Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake; Alert Continues at Kirkman’s Cove Jul 19, 2017 Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Project Proposals Invited Jul 13, 2017 August 8 Hearing on Lincoln Premium Poultry Proposed Air Permit Jul 07, 2017 Health Alert Issued for Kirkman's Cove, Swan Creek Lake Jul 06, 2017 Integrated DHHS Drinking Water, DEQ Wastewater Efforts will Streamline Services to Communities Jul 03, 2017 Litter Reduction and Recycling Online Applications Available Aug. 9 to Sept. 13 Jun 30, 2017 Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue at Pawnee Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake Jun 23, 2017 Health Alerts Issued for Pawnee Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake Jun 19, 2017 NDEQ Awards $2.62 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Jun 02, 2017 EQC to Meet June 13 in Lincoln May 26, 2017 NDEQ Solicits Input on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Request May 16, 2017 $1.7 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects May 09, 2017 Public Hearing Scheduled May 31 for Milford Landfill Permit Renewal May 09, 2017 Governor Ricketts Announces Approval of 1,000+ Online Stormwater Construction Permits May 05, 2017 2017 Beach Monitoring Season Under Way Apr 21, 2017 Consultant to Assist NDEQ in Solid Waste Management Study Mar 24, 2017 NDEQ Provides Online Updates on Controlled Burning and Smoke Conditions Mar 15, 2017 Three Environmental Update Meetings Scheduled for May 2017 Mar 02, 2017 Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries Feb 16, 2017 Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet March 2 Feb 09, 2017 RCRA Program Authorized to Administer Corrective Action Program Jan 24, 2017 Sandpit Lake Management Workshops Scheduled in March Jan 04, 2017 $2.5 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs

2016

Date Press Release Dec 16, 2016 Online Applications for Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Available Jan.4-Feb. 1 Dec 12, 2016 Hearing will Discuss Title 117 Surface Water Quality Standards Dec 07, 2016 LB1101 Solid Waste Management Study Advisory Committee to Meet Dec. 13 in Kearney Nov 22, 2016 Addendum to 2016 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment Through November 30 Nov 10, 2016 NDEQ Announces Recipients of Clean Diesel Rebates Nov 09, 2016 NPPD-NDEQ Power Summit to be held November 16 in Lincoln Oct 28, 2016 Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan Accepted by EPA Oct 21, 2016 LB1101 Solid Waste Management Study Advisory Committee to Meet Oct. 27 in Kearney Oct 03, 2016 Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet October 12th in Alda Sep 30, 2016 Health Alert Issued at Merritt Reservoir; Alerts Continue at Rockford Lake, Willow Creek Lake The state has issued a health alert this week at Merritt Reservoir in Cherry County. Alerts continue at Rockford Lake in Gage County and Willow Creek Lake in P Sep 29, 2016 Committee Formed to Advise NDEQ in Preparation of Solid Waste Management Report Sep 23, 2016 Health Alert Issued at Rockford Lake, Willow Creek Lake; Alert Continues at Big Indian Creek Lake Sep 16, 2016 Health Alerts End at Kirkman’s Cove, Rockford Lake and Big Indian Creek Lake Sep 13, 2016 Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet in Grand Island on September 20 Sep 09, 2016 Health Alert Issued at Big Indian Creek Lake; Alerts Continue at Kirkman’s Cove, Rockford Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake Sep 07, 2016 NDEQ Participates in Safety Council Conference Sept. 19-20 Sep 02, 2016 Health Alerts Issued at Kirkman’s Cove, Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue at Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake Aug 26, 2016 Health Alert Ends at Branched Oak, Alerts Continue at Pawnee, Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake Aug 22, 2016 August 23 webinar discusses ethanol facilities’ air permitting options Aug 19, 2016 Health Alerts Issued for Iron Horse Trail, Willow Creek - Alerts Continue at Pawnee, Branched Oak Aug 12, 2016 Health Alerts Issued for Branched Oak, Alert Continues at Pawnee Aug 11, 2016 Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet in Grand Island on August 23 Aug 05, 2016 Health Alert Issued for Pawnee; Alerts Continue at Kirkman’s Cove and Iron Horse Trail Lake Aug 02, 2016 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2017 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Jul 29, 2016 Health Alerts Issued Kirkman’s Cove and Iron Horse Trail Lake; Alerts End at Big Indian Creek Lake and Swan Creek Lake 5A Jul 29, 2016 New Industrial Stormwater General Permit Now Available Jul 15, 2016 Health Alerts Issued for Big Indian Creek Lake, Swan Creek Lake 5A; Alert Continues at Iron Horse Trail Lake Jul 13, 2016 Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet in Alda on July 19 Jul 11, 2016 Draft Regional Haze Five-Year Progress Report Available Online for Public Comment Hearing Scheduled August 11 in Lincoln Jul 01, 2016 Health Alerts Issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake and Kirkman’s Cove; Alert Ends at Harlan County Reservoir Jun 24, 2016 No New Health Alerts Issued this Week; Alert Ends at Swan Creek #5A Jun 17, 2016 Health Alert Issued for Harlan County Reservoir; Alert Continues at Swan Creek; Alert Ends at Pawnee Jun 15, 2016 Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet in Alda on June 21 and June 23 Jun 10, 2016 Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake #5A; Alert Continues at Pawnee Lake Jun 08, 2016 Comment Period for Proposed NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Open Through July 11 Jun 06, 2016 June 16 Information Session in Columbus Focuses on Swine Operation Permitting Timelines Jun 03, 2016 Health Alert Issued for Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County Jun 02, 2016 NDEQ Awards $3.45 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants May 27, 2016 2016 Beach Monitoring Season Under Way May 25, 2016 June 1 Information Session in Grand Island Focuses on Poultry Regulations May 18, 2016 Site Review Committee for Heritage Disposal and Storage Proposal to Meet May 24th in Alda May 04, 2016 Gov. Ricketts, Yahoo Praise New Customer-Friendly Culture at Environmental Quality Agency Online permitting has been key to building a new approach to providing better services Apr 26, 2016 More Than $2 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects Apr 11, 2016 NDEQ Receives Notice of Intent Regarding Hazardous Waste Incinerator Near Grand Island; Committee to Review Proposal and Seek Public Input Mar 11, 2016 NDEQ to Participate in Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference Mar 04, 2016 Environmental Update Meetings Scheduled for May 2016 Mar 03, 2016 Proposals for Petroleum Remediation Contractors Accepted Until April 14 Feb 29, 2016 State Approves 100th Online Application for Stormwater Construction Permit Feb 10, 2016 NDEQ Postpones Meetings in Nine Communities on EPA’s Clean Power Plan Feb 05, 2016 Draft 2016 Integrated Report Available Online for Public Comment Jan 28, 2016 NDEQ Announces Meetings in Nine Communities to Discuss Nebraska Carbon Mitigation Strategy Jan 05, 2016 Over $1.6 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs

2015

Date Press Release Dec 22, 2015 Nebraska Hazardous Waste Regulations Outreach Meeting Scheduled Dec 18, 2015 Clean Diesel Reimbursement Recipients Selected Nov 24, 2015 Clean Diesel Funds Available to Help Replace Older School Buses Nov 12, 2015 Gov. Ricketts Launches Online Environmental Quality Permitting A new online application process will reduce turnaround time from weeks to days Nov 09, 2015 Dec. 3 Hearing in Mead on Compost Site Proposed Changes Oct 27, 2015 Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet November 10 Oct 01, 2015 Brownfields Funding Workshop to be Held in Lincoln Oct. 20 Registration Due by October 14 Sep 25, 2015 Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake; Alerts Continue at Swan Creek Lake, Pawnee Lake, Willow Creek Lake Sep 18, 2015 Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake #5A; Alerts Continue at Pawnee Lake, Willow Creek Lake Sep 18, 2015 Environmental Update – AFO Workshop Scheduled December 11 in Norfolk Sep 16, 2015 Environmental Update - Ethanol Workshops Scheduled November 17 in Norfolk and November 18 in Grand Island Sep 11, 2015 Health Alert Issued for Pawnee Lake; Alert Continues at Willow Creek Lake Sep 08, 2015 Drinking Water Protection Workshops to be held in Gothenburg, West Point Aug 28, 2015 Beatrice, Centel Apply to State’s Voluntary Program to Clean Up Former Gas Plant Site Aug 26, 2015 Sept. 9 Meeting to Discuss Waste Grant Program Priority System Aug 19, 2015 Nebraska Students' Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2016 "Nebraska: Don't Waste It" Calendar" Aug 07, 2015 Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County Jul 30, 2015 August 26 Meeting to Seek Input on Hazardous Waste Regulations Jul 23, 2015 NDEQ Awards $2.26 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Jul 17, 2015 Health Alert Ends for Sutherland Reservoir in Lincoln County Jul 02, 2015 Health Alert Issued for Sutherland Reservoir in Lincoln County Jun 17, 2015 Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Application Deadline Aug. 5 Jun 12, 2015 More Than $2 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects May 28, 2015 June 17 Meeting to Discuss Proposed Solid Waste Regulations May 26, 2015 Comment Period for Proposed NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Open Through June 26 Apr 29, 2015 Environmental Quality Council to Meet June 4 in La Vista Apr 17, 2015 Environmental Update Presentations Available Online Apr 16, 2015 May 6 Meeting to Seek Input on Waste Grant Program Priority System Mar 30, 2015 Comment Invited on Draft Nonpoint Source Management Plan Mar 03, 2015 Gov. Ricketts Names Department of Environmental Quality Director Feb 23, 2015 Groundwater Awareness Week: March 8 to 14 Feb 17, 2015 Environmental Update Meetings Scheduled April 14 in Lincoln and April 16 in North Platte Jan 16, 2015 Feb. 3 Meeting to Discuss Possible Waste Regulation Changes Jan 06, 2015 More Than $2 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs Jan 02, 2015 Waste Grant Online Applications Now Available Applications Due by 4 p.m. February 5

2014

Date Press Release Dec 04, 2014 Clean Diesel Reimbursement Recipients Selected Dec 01, 2014 Four Clean Diesel Grant Recipients to be Selected Dec. 4 Oct 20, 2014 Clean Diesel Funds Available to Help Replace Older School Buses Sep 19, 2014 Health Alert Issued for Lone Star Lake; Alerts Continue at Big Indian Creek Lake, Kirkman’s Cove; Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake Sep 19, 2014 Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet October 9th Sep 05, 2014 Questions and Answers About Animal Feeding Operations and Inspections Aug 29, 2014 Health Alerts Issued for Big Indian Creek Lake, Kirkman’s Cove; Alerts Continue at Bluestem Lake, Iron Horse Trail Lake and Willow Creek Lake Aug 15, 2014 Health Alerts Issued for Bluestem Lake and Oliver Lake; Alerts Continue at Iron Horse Trail Lake, Willow Creek Lake; and Swan Creek Lake 5A Aug 08, 2014 Health Alerts Issued for Iron Horse Trail Lake, Willow Creek Lake; Alert Continues at Swan Creek Lake 5A Aug 07, 2014 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2015 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Jul 31, 2014 2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment Jul 25, 2014 Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake 5A in Saline County; Alert Continues at Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County Jul 22, 2014 August 13 Meeting to Discuss Draft Hazardous Waste Regulations Jul 18, 2014 Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County; Alert Continues at Rockford Lake in Gage County Jul 17, 2014 Aug. 5 Meeting/Teleconference to Discuss Proposed Surface Water Revisions Jul 11, 2014 Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake in Gage County Jul 08, 2014 DEQ Awards $4.3 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Jun 25, 2014 July 23 Meeting to Discuss Proposed Chemigation Fee Revisions Jun 05, 2014 Gering Receives Federal Aid to Conduct Environmental Assessments May 30, 2014 Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County May 23, 2014 June 4 Meeting to Discuss Waste Management Rule Proposal Apr 01, 2014 Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled May 15 in Lincoln Mar 21, 2014 Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries Feb 13, 2014 Over $2 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs Feb 12, 2014 Course Regarding Petroleum Site Assessment and Cleanup to be Held April 1 and 2 Jan 02, 2014 New Waste Grant Online Application Process Now Available Jan 02, 2014 Tier II Community Right-to-Know Reporting Forms Available Online

2013

Date Press Release Nov 22, 2013 Clean Diesel Grant Recipients Selected Nov 18, 2013 Three Clean Diesel Grant Recipients to be Selected November 22 Nov 13, 2013 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendars Now Available Nov 08, 2013 NDEQ Seeks Early Stakeholder Input on Draft Solid Waste Rules; Meeting/Conference Call Scheduled Nov. 25 Oct 11, 2013 NDEQ Ends Bacteria Sampling of Diverted Floodwaters; Bacteria Levels Return to Normal Oct 09, 2013 NDEQ Seeks Early Stakeholder Input on Draft Nebraska Air Quality Rule; Sep 27, 2013 NDEQ Expands Bacteria Sampling of Diverted Floodwaters; Results Posted Online Sep 26, 2013 Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet October 9 Sep 24, 2013 Clean Diesel Funds Available to Help Replace Older School Buses Sep 23, 2013 EPA Provides Tips on How to Be “SepticSmart” SepticSmart Week: Oct. 23-27 Sep 20, 2013 Health Alerts Issued for Swan Creek 5A, Alert Continues at Willow Creek Lake, Alert Ends at Blue Stem Lake and Kirkman’s Cove Sep 17, 2013 Nitrates and Your Water System Workshop Scheduled Oct. 29 in Nebraska City Sep 06, 2013 NDEQ Legal Counsel Selected as ACOEL Fellow Sep 06, 2013 Health Alerts Issued for Bluestem Lake, Kirkman’s Cove, Willow Creek Lake; Alert Ends at Martin’s Bay Sep 05, 2013 Hearing Cancelled on Air Implementation Plan Revisions Aug 23, 2013 Health Alert Issued for Martin Bay Portion of Lake McConaughy Aug 08, 2013 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2014 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Aug 02, 2013 Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake 5A in Saline County Jul 25, 2013 Permits Issued for Two Proposed Hog Operations in Butler County Jul 19, 2013 NDEQ Awards $1.4 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Jul 18, 2013 2013 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment Jul 04, 2013 Health Alert Ends for Lone Star Lake; No Alerts Currently in Effect Jun 21, 2013 Health Alert Issued for Lone Star Lake in Fillmore County Jun 12, 2013 Elevated Lead Levels Found in Nine Yards in Lincoln; Meeting Scheduled Jun 06, 2013 No Elevated Lead Levels Found in Main Areas of Rhylander Park Additional Testing Will Occur in a Half-Acre Area Jun 06, 2013 More Than $1.9 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects May 24, 2013 EQC to Meet June 20th in South Sioux City Apr 25, 2013 Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Applications Due August 1, 2013 Apr 02, 2013 Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled May 14 in Lincoln Mar 07, 2013 Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries Mar 05, 2013 Groundwater Awareness Week: March 10-16 Feb 08, 2013 Over $1.7 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs Jan 16, 2013 Four Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Proposed Changes to Litter Grant Rules Jan 03, 2013 Tier II Community Right-to-Know Reporting Forms Available Online

2012

Date Press Release Oct 30, 2012 NDEQ Releases Pipeline Draft Evaluation Report Sep 24, 2012 DEQ Awards $1.7 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Sep 21, 2012 Health Alert Issued for Big Indian Creek Lake Sep 17, 2012 Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet October 18 Sep 14, 2012 Health Alerts End at Big Indian Creek Lake, Kirkman’s Cove and Swan Creek Lake #5A Sep 05, 2012 NDEQ Receives Environmental Report from TransCanada Aug 31, 2012 Health Alerts in Effect at Big Indian Creek Lake, Kirkman’s Cove and Swan Creek Lake #5A Aug 28, 2012 2012 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment Aug 24, 2012 Health Alerts in Effect at Big Indian Creek Lake and Kirkman’s Cove; Alert Ends at Swan Creek Lake #5A Aug 24, 2012 Magnolia Metal Cleanup Plan Available for Public Review Aug 17, 2012 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2013 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Aug 03, 2012 Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake #5A; Alert Continues at Kirkman’s Cove Jul 27, 2012 Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove in Richardson County Jul 25, 2012 Public Advised to Stay Aware of Air Quality in Eastern Nebraska Jul 25, 2012 Interest Rates for Wastewater Projects Reach Another Historic Low Jul 16, 2012 NDEQ Provides Initial Feedback Report to TransCanada Jul 05, 2012 Four Air Program Update Workshops Scheduled in August Jun 29, 2012 Health Alert Issued for Maskenthine Lake in Stanton County Jun 22, 2012 Draft General Permits for CAFOs Now On-Line; Public Comments Invited Jun 12, 2012 July 12 Hearing Focuses on Gering Landfill Permit Modification Jun 08, 2012 Health Alerts Issued for Rockford Lake, Swan Creek 5A Jun 01, 2012 Pipeline Corridor Map Books Located at Six Libraries; Detailed Information Now Featured in “Online Meeting” May 30, 2012 Liquid Fertilizer Containment – Some Important Reminders from NDEQ May 25, 2012 Drinking Water Protection Area Signs Being Posted this Spring May 03, 2012 More Than $1.8 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects Apr 26, 2012 Four NDEQ Pipeline Information Sessions to be Held in May Apr 24, 2012 May 15 Hearing Focuses on Milford Landfill Permit Apr 19, 2012 NDEQ Receives Pipeline Route Corridor Report from TransCanada Apr 18, 2012 Exceptionally Low Interest Rates Available for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects Mar 29, 2012 Environmental Update Presentations Now On-Line Mar 13, 2012 March 27 Information Session Focuses on Milford Landfill Permit Mar 06, 2012 Groundwater Awareness Week: March 11-17 Mar 02, 2012 Additional Rebates Available to Help Reduce Diesel Emissions in Nebraska Feb 22, 2012 Meetings Will Discuss Expanded Nutrient Management Regulations Feb 15, 2012 Over $1.5 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs Feb 10, 2012 Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled March 22 in Lincoln Feb 02, 2012 Draft 2012 Water Quality Integrated Report Available On Line Jan 11, 2012 Grants Available to Help Reduce Diesel Emissions in Nebraska;

2011

Date Press Release Dec 29, 2011 NDEQ Identifies Sandhills Regions to be Avoided in Alternative Pipeline Route Dec 15, 2011 Magellan Pipeline Break Status Update Dec 06, 2011 NDEQ Announces Agency Project Manager for Pipeline Review; Nov 17, 2011 Grants Available to Help Reduce Diesel Emissions in Nebraska Nov 17, 2011 Dec. 15 Meeting to Discuss Potential Revisions to Underground Injection Well Rules Nov 10, 2011 New Pesticide General Permit Required for Certain Types of Applications Oct 25, 2011 Proposed Septic System Regulations to be Discussed at Four Meetings Oct 19, 2011 Proposed Septic System Rule Changes Available for Public Review Oct 07, 2011 Comment Period for Lead Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Open Through November 9, 2011 Sep 23, 2011 New Signs Will Focus on Protecting Drinking Water Sep 01, 2011 Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel to Meet Sept. Aug 30, 2011 2011 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Comment Aug 18, 2011 Class III Permit for Crow Butte Expansion Approved Aug 12, 2011 No State Lakes on Alert for Toxic Blue-Green Algae Aug 09, 2011 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2012 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Jul 29, 2011 Health Alert Issued for Lone Star, Rockford and Maskenthine Lakes, Alert Continues for Willow Creek Lake Jul 25, 2011 DEQ Awards $1.1 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Jul 22, 2011 Health Alert Continues for Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County Jul 15, 2011 Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Lake in Pierce County Jun 30, 2011 2011 Air Program Update Workshop to be held in Lincoln Jun 30, 2011 Comment Period for PM 2.5 Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Open Through August 1, 2011 Jun 30, 2011 New NPDES Industrial Storm Water General Permit Goes Into Effect Jun 08, 2011 Over $1 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects May 20, 2011 Hearing Scheduled June 20 for Lincoln-Ashland Plant’s Wastewater Discharge Permit May 17, 2011 Hearing Scheduled June 22 in Crawford for Proposed Crow Butte Permit May 03, 2011 Presentations from May 3 Environmental Update Meeting Apr 20, 2011 May 10 Information Session Will Focus on West Haymarket Cleanup Activities Apr 08, 2011 NDEQ Postpones Action on General Pesticide Permit Mar 29, 2011 Drinking Water Protection Grant Proposals Invited Mar 23, 2011 Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled May 3 in Lincoln Mar 16, 2011 Stream Biological Monitoring Report On Line Mar 10, 2011 Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries Mar 08, 2011 Ground Water Awareness Week: March 6-12 Feb 18, 2011 Hearing for Proposed Pesticide General Permit Scheduled March 22 Jan 12, 2011 $1.5 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs Jan 10, 2011 Public Comment Invited on Nebraska Solvents Cleanup Plan; Hearing Scheduled Feb. 10 in Grand Island

2010

Date Press Release Dec 22, 2010 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendars Now Available Dec 10, 2010 New Waste Grant Forms Now On-Line, Applications Due Feb. 1 Nov 23, 2010 2010 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Inspection Nov 18, 2010 NDEQ Hosts Four Meetings to Discuss Waste Grants Process Oct 22, 2010 NDEQ to Propose Pesticides Permit-by-Rule Provision in Title 119 Sep 24, 2010 Health Alerts Continue for Merritt, Kirkman’s Cove, Willow Creek; Alerts End for Swan Creek 5A; Red Willow Reservoir Sep 17, 2010 Health Alert Issued for Merritt, Kirkman’s Cove, Alerts Continue for Swan Creek 5A; Willow Creek Lake, Red Willow Reservoir Sep 10, 2010 Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek Lake 5A; Alerts Continue at Willow Creek Lake, Red Willow Reservoir Sep 09, 2010 Hearing Scheduled September 23 in Crawford for Injection Well Permit Sep 09, 2010 NDEQ Meetings to Discuss Proposed Changes to State Air Regulations Relating to Greenhouse Gases Sep 07, 2010 Meetings to Discuss Proposed Changes to Livestock Regulations Sep 02, 2010 Health Alert Continues for Willow Creek Lake, Red Willow Reservoir; Alerts End for Kirkman’s Cove, Merritt Reservoir Aug 27, 2010 Health Alert Issued for Willow Creek Lake; Alerts Continue for Kirkman’s Cove, Red Willow, Merritt Reservoir Aug 20, 2010 Health Alert Issued for Kirkman’s Cove, Red Willow Lake; Alert Continues for Merritt Reservoir Aug 13, 2010 Health Alert Issued for Merritt Reservoir in Cherry County Aug 11, 2010 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2011 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Jul 30, 2010 Hearing Scheduled August 23 in Crawford for Proposed Aquifer Exemption Jul 23, 2010 Health Alert Ends at Red Willow Reservoir; No Alerts This Week Jul 16, 2010 Health Alert Ends at Johnson Lake, Alert Continues At Red Willow Reservoir Jul 13, 2010 DEQ Awards $1.4 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Jul 09, 2010 Health Alert Issued for Red Willow Reservoir, Alert Continues At Johnson Lake Jul 06, 2010 Cooperative Agreements Announced to Reduce Ozone Pollution in the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Jul 02, 2010 Health Alert Issued for Johnson Lake, Alert Continues At Swan Creek Lake 5A Jun 25, 2010 Health Alert Issued for Swan Creek 5A near Tobias Jun 21, 2010 2010 Air Program Update Workshops to be held in Grand Island, Scottsbluff, Norfolk and Lincoln Jun 16, 2010 Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel meets June 29 in Columbus Jun 06, 2010 Grant Funds Available for Source Water Protection Projects Jun 04, 2010 Information Session in Grand Island to Provide Update on Groundwater Issues Jun 03, 2010 Environmental Update Meeting Scheduled June 23 in Lincoln May 04, 2010 $1 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects Feb 04, 2010 Public Comment Sought on Nebraska’s Draft 2010 Water Quality Integrated Report Jan 20, 2010 $1.9 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs

2009

Date Press Release Dec 18, 2009 Improvements to Lake Ogallala completed ahead of schedule Sep 29, 2009 NDEQ Announces First Round of Grant Recipients Under the ARRA Clean Diesel Program Sep 16, 2009 Improvements to Lake Ogallala planned for this fall Sep 04, 2009 No Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts In Effect for Holiday Week Aug 28, 2009 Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts Lifted for Merritt, Bluestem and Rockford Lakes Aug 21, 2009 Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts Continue for Merritt, Bluestem and Rockford Lakes Aug 14, 2009 Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts Issued for Merritt and Bluestem; Alert Continues at Rockford Aug 13, 2009 Nebraska Students’ Environmental Artwork Featured in 2010 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It” Calendar Aug 07, 2009 Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alerts Continue at Rockford Lake, Kirkman’s Cove Jul 31, 2009 Toxic Blue-green Algae Health Alert Continues at Rockford Lake; Kirkman’s Cove Added to List Jul 24, 2009 Health Alert Continues at Rockford Lake in Gage County Jul 17, 2009 Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake in Gage County Jul 09, 2009 DEQ Awards $2 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Jul 01, 2009 Air Quality Report Now On-Line Jun 22, 2009 Deadline to Submit Diesel ARRA Grant Proposals Extended to July 31 Jun 19, 2009 Health Alert Ends for Pawnee Reservoir in Lancaster County Jun 05, 2009 Health Alert Issued for Pawnee Reservoir, Alert Continues at Rockford Lake in Gage County May 29, 2009 Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake in Gage County May 27, 2009 Grant Funds Available For Source Water Protection Projects May 22, 2009 Over $2.5 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects May 04, 2009 ARRA Grants Available To Reduce Diesel Emissions in Nebraska Apr 21, 2009 Reward Offered to Help Identify Shell Creek Polluters Apr 08, 2009 Information Session Will Discuss Proposed Permit Renewals for Clean Harbors Mar 23, 2009 Meetings Will Focus on Diesel Grants From Recovery Act Mar 06, 2009 Anticipated Recovery Funds Would Be Used to Clean Up, Investigate Tank Sites Mar 06, 2009 Fertilizer and Pesticide Bulk Storage Requires Load-out and Secondary Containment Mar 04, 2009 Anticipated Recovery Funds for Would Be Used for Wastewater Projects Feb 24, 2009 Grants Available To Help Reduce Diesel Emissions In Nebraska Feb 03, 2009 EPA Press Release: Decision on Nebraska's Impaired Waters List Jan 29, 2009 DEQ Director Heads National Association of Environmental Directors Jan 26, 2009 $1.7 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs Jan 23, 2009 Methane recovery workshop in York February 19