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Agenda Item 7. Grant Modification Requests

Extensions

a. 10-183 – Chadron State College – LEED Certification of the Rangeland Center (Pages 7-4 Thru 7-5)

This grant is funding the LEED certified portion of the Rangeland Arena at Chadron State College.

The project is drawing to a close. The extension will allow funds to remain available until the

construction is completed and reporting requirements completed.

Staff recommends approval of a one-year extension to June 30, 2016.

Possible Action: a motion to approve, modify and approve or deny the modification request.

b. 11-108 – Nebraska Academy of Sciences – Nebraska Environmental Public Information and

Education Mini-Grant Program (Pages 7-6 Thru 7-9)

Timing of PIE mini-grants requires extensions to leave the grant open through the award, funding

and reporting. The last award of funds from11-108 were awarded April of 2014. Reports for those

projects are due July 2015. The extension will allow funds to remain available until reporting is

completed and final reimbursements are made

Staff recommends approval of a six-month extension to December 31, 2015.


c. 11-173 – High Plains WMA – North Platte River Invasive Species Control (Pages 7-10 Thru 7-11)

High Plains has closed the previous North Platte River grant 09-125 and are now using funds from

this grant for continuation of work with landowners for treatment of invasive species. The extension

will allow funds to remain available as this project proceeds.



d. 12-128 – Nebraska Forest Service – Creating a Forestry Demonstration/Education Center (Pages 7-

12 Thru 7-13)

Development of the demonstration forest on Horning Farm is progressing. Weather has delayed site

preparation and planting and some projects require extended periods to complete. This extension

will allow funds to remain available as this project proceeds.



e. 12-134 – Sandhills Task Force – Sandhills Native Ecosystem Project (Pages 7-14 Thru 7-15)

All funds in this grant have been obligated but some work will not be completed before the grant

expiration. This extension will allow funds to remain available as this project proceeds.



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f. 12-126 – Omaha - Spring Lake Park Pond Restoration, Phase 4 (Pages 7-16 Thru 7-17)

Wet conditions at Spring Lake Park in 2014 and 2015 delayed construction. NET funded work is

continuing and expected to be complete later this fall. This extension will allow funds to remain

available as this project proceeds and will allow for the overall project completion to be included in

reporting.



g. 12-167 – Board of Regents, University of Nebraska - Impact of Tillage Practices on Corn and

Soybean Transpiration, Crop Water Productivity, Nutrient Dynamics, and Groundwater Recharge

(Pages 7-18 Thru 7-19)

Staff turnover at the University has delayed this project. This extension will allow funds to remain

available for the data analyses, journal articles and completion of the final report.



h. 12-173 – Lincoln – Haymarket Arena Recycling and Composting Program (Pages 7-20 Thru 7-26)

The Haymarket recycling and composting equipment is in place and is being used at all Pinnacle

Bank Arena events. This extension will allow funds to remain available as the City and their

partners continue the education and outreach portion of the project.

Staff recommends approval of a six-month extension to December 31, 2015.


i. 12-190 – Board of Regents, University of Nebraska - Integrated Anaerobic Digestion With Algae

Bioenergy and Green Aquaculture (Pages 7-27 Thru 7-31)

Construction of the algae raceway system is complete and operating on a small scale. This extension

will allow funds to remain available as the system is fine-tuned and fully operational.

Staff recommends approval of a six- month extension to December 31, 2015.


Modifications

a. 10-161 – PrairieLand RC&D Council – Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Project, Phase (Pages

7-32 Thru 7-34)

PrairieLand RC&D Council is disbanding. Lower Platte North NRD has been a long-term partner in

the Shell Creek Watershed project and continues to work in the watershed. Lower Platte North NRD

is interested in taking over this grant. The Lower Platte North NRD Projects Committee has

recommended the NRD take over the project at their July 2nd

meeting. That recommendation will be

presented at the Lower Platte North NRD Board meeting on July 13th

.

Staff recommends approval to change the project sponsor of this grant from PrairieLand RC&D to

Lower Platte North NRD if the NRD formally accepts the arrangement to take sponsorship of the

grant.


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b. 12-185 – Ducks Unlimited –North Platte River Wetlands Conservation (Pages 7-35 Thru 7-38)

The project work on the Watchhorn Tract will not be completed due to permitting issues from prior

to DU’s restoration plans. DU is requesting to proceed with restoration work on the Anest tract to

meet restoration and improvement objectives of the grant. The Anest tract is within the same stretch

of the North Platte River. Purchase of the property was not completed at the time of this grant

application. DU now holds title to the tract and is requesting to include this project work under 12-

185.

Staff recommends approval to change the project location to meet restoration objectives in the North

Platte River.


c. 13-179 – PrairieLand RC&D Council – Continuous No-till and Soil Health Education (Pages 7-39

Thru 7-41)

PrairieLand RC&D Council is disbanding. Northeast Nebraska RC&D is interested in taking over

sponsorship of this grant until it is completed. Letters are attached from both parties requesting the

change in sponsor.

Staff recommends approval to change the project sponsor of this grant from PrairieLand RC&D to

Northeast Nebraska RC&D.


Board Authority: Title 137, chapter 9, Section 010. If a grantee wished to modify a project other than one covered by section 006 above,

the grantee must submit a proposed amendment to the grant agreement including a revised line-item budget. The

proposed amendment must be submitted to the Executive Director at least 30 days prior to the requested changes with n

explanation of need. The Executive Director will then either approve or deny the proposal and inform the grantee in

writing of his or her decision.

Nebraska Statute 81-15-175 (4). The board may commit funds to multiyear projects, subject to available funds and

appropriations. No commitment shall exceed three years without formal action by the board to renew the grant

contract. Multiyear commitments may be exempt from the rating process except for the initial application and requests to renew the

commitment.

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The Nebraska Environmental Trust

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June 24, 2015

Kari Gaswick Chadron State College 1000 Main Street Chadron, NE 69337

Pete Ricketts, Governor

Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director

Reference: 10-183 - Chadron State College LEED Certification of the Rangeland Center

Dear Kari,

We are in receipt of your June 23, 2015 letter requesting a one-year extension of this project to June 30, 2016. We understand the Lab Building is expected to be completed in September. The extension will allow you to see the construction, project review and reporting to be completed.

We will present your request for a one year extension for review by the Board at their July 13-14, 2015 meeting and you will be notified ofthe Board's decision.

Thank you for providing this information to us. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,

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Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

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700 S 16U' St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233

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CHADRON STATE COLLEGE

Marilyn Tabor

Grants Administrator

P.O. Box 94913

Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

6/23/2015

Dear Marilyn,

Chadron State College completed construction on Phase I (Rangeland Arena) in December 2013. Phase

II of the construction (Lab Building) which is the LEED certified portion of the project was started in May

2014. CSC has requested $51,600 from grant 10·183 to date, as the design stage of Phase II began in

March 2014. Phase II was originally planned to be completed in July 2015 however due to some

unexpected delays it is now planned to be completed in September 2015.

Chadron State College respectfully requests that grant 1110·183 be extended for an additional year to

allow for the remainder of the grant funding to be accessed. Thank you for your attention to this

matter.

Sincerely,

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Kari Gaswick

Comptroller

1000 Main Street' Chadron, Nebraska 69337' 1-800·242-3766' esc.edu

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Marilyn Tabor


P.O. Box 94913


6/23/2015

Dear Marilyn,








matter.

Sincerely,


Kari Gaswick

Comptroller




Marilyn Tabor


P.O. Box 94913


6/23/2015

Dear Marilyn,








matter.

Sincerely,


Kari Gaswick

Comptroller




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July 1,2015

Cecelia Dorn Nebraska Academy of Sciences 302 Morrill Hall 14th & U Street Lincoln NE 68588


Marh A. Brohman} Executive Director

Reference: NET 11-108-3 Nebraska Environmental Public Information and Education Mini-Grant Program

Dear Cecelia,

We are in receipt of your June 29, 2015 email requesting a six-month extension to the grant to December 31,2015. We understand that due to timing of the PIE grant awards, the final reporting will be completed later this fall and the grant closed at that time.

We will present your request for an extension of this grant for review by the Board at their July 14th meeting and you will be notified of the Board's decision.


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700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233

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July 1,2015





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700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402·471·8233

www.environmentaltrust.org


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July 1,2015





Dear Cecelia,




Sincerely,

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pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402·471·8233


Tabor, Marilyn

From: Sent:

Nebraska Academy of Sciences <[email protected]> Monday, June 29, 2015 3:39 PM

To: Tabor, Marilyn Subject: Attachments:

RE: 11-108-3 GRANT EXPIRATION PIE 11-108 Summary 6 29 15.xlsx

Marilyn,

I have a total of five grants which have reporting date deadlines of 7/21/15 for a total of $14490.00. All of the operating expenses have been paid for year three of 11-108. The Academy would like an extension through 12/31/15 to close out the 11-108 grant. I hope to be finished with 11-108 and submit a report by the end of July.

It looks like there will be $5669.17 in unspent funds for the mini-grants and another $1113.65 unspent in operating funds for a total returned to the grant of $6782.82. This amount will be finalized after I receive the last five grant reports. Once I receive the last five reports we can reconcile our accounts. I have attached my summary sheet for your files. I don't break out my operating expenses into the individual budget lines but I could do that before we do our reconciliation.

Sincerely,

Cecelia Darn Executive Secretary Nebraska Academy of Sciences, INC. 302 Morrill Hall, 14th and U Streets

Lincoln, NE 68588-0339 402-472-2644 voice 402-472-8899 fax [email protected] www.neacadsci.org

From: Tabor, Marilyn [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 10:06 AM To: Nebraska Academy of Sciences Subject: 11-108-3 GRANT EXPIRATION

Cecelia,

Do you have invoices for the balance of funds in 11-108-37 I show a balance of $23,763.31. If you do not have all the invoices for the Pie Grants, will you send me a request for a grant extension to either 12/31/15 or 6/30/16. If you have all the invoices and the funds will be expended, just let me know and we can close the grant when you get the reports in.

But if there are any unspent funds, I need a request for an extension by 5 p.m. tomorrow. An email will work.

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PIE Grant Summary 11-108

PG Sub deadline Total Requests Operating Exp Awarded PIEgrants Pd

11-108 1st quarter 2011 $ - $ -2nd quarter 2011 $ 20,360.00 $ 1,081.20 $ 8,000.00 $ 6,970.13

3rd quarter 2011 $ 7,650.00 $ 1,167.28 $ 7,650.00 $ 7,650.00

4th quarter 2011 $ 26,982.00 $ 1,193.89 $ 11,982.00 $ 11,982.00

1st quarter 2012 $ 29,719.00 $ 1,304.91 $ 12,000.00 $ 11,652.38

4/6/2012 2nd quarter 2012 $ I9,53G.20 $ 1,221.49 $ 14,970.00 $ 14,750.33

$ 104,341.20 $ 5,968.77 $ 54,602.00 $ 53,004.84

11-108 yr 2 7/6/2012 3rd quarter 2012 $ 13,251.01 $ 1,003.10 $ 9,000.00 $ 8,971.00

10/5/2012 4th quarter 2012 $ 8,000.00 $ 1,564.58 $ 8,000.00 $ 6,206.10

1/4/2013 1st quarter 2013 $ 41,156.99 $ 1,400.00 $ 17,313.00 $ 17,384.45

4/5/2013 2nd quarter 2013 $ 23,845.00 $ 1,109.90 $ 8,545.00 $ 8,257.89

$ 86,253.00 $ 5,077.58 $ 42,858.00 $ 40,819.44

11-108 yr 3 7/5/2013 3rd quarter 2013 $ 6,000.00 $ 995.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 5,999.90

10/4/2013 4th quarter 2013 $ 23,500.00 $ 1,135.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 11,172.74

1/10/2014 1st quarter 2014 $ 14,548.30 $ 1,075.00 $ 14,548.30 $ 12,434.91

4/4/2014 2nd quarter 2014 $ 24,184.00 $ 1,435.00 $ 24,184.00 $ 9,409.00

- - L -- - $ --68,232.30 $ __ ~640.00 i 5~732.30 $_39,O~§.:~

Total $ 258,826.50 $ 15,686.35 $ 154,192.30 $ 132,840.83

09-111 total spent $62198.61, authorized for $55997.00, over spent $6201.61

contract extension allowed for this overage

11-108 yr 1 11-108 yr 2

11-108 yr 3

$ 169,800.00

$ 5,968.77

$ 5,077.58

$ 4,640.00

$ 15,686.35

$ 53,004.84

$ 40,819.44

$ 39,016.55

$ 14,490.00

$ 147,330.83

Return to grant

estimate

original authorization, $51000 for grants, $5600 for operating expenses, year one

authorized $Sl,OOO, $5600 operating exp authorized $51,000, $5600 operating exp

11-108 year 1,2, and 3

operating exp yr 1

operating exp yr 2

operating exp yr 3

total operating expense

year 1 grants paid final

year 2 grants paid final year 3 grants paid

year 3 grants outstanding

total grants paid

$ 6,782.82

total grant monies

reports due 7/21/15

Report Due I

final I

final ,

final

final

final I

final $1597.16 unspent

final final final

final final $2038.56 unspent

final

final

final pd to date $14490 estimated grants payable

to date -- -- -- -----------

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3rd quarter 2011 $ 7,650.00 $ 1,167.28 $ 7,650.00 $ 7,650.00

4th quarter 2011 $ 26,982.00 $ 1,193.89 $ 11,982.00 $ 11,982.00

1st quarter 2012 $ 29,719.00 $ 1,304.91 $ 12,000.00 $ 11,652.38

4/6/2012 2nd quarter 2012 $ I9,53G.20 $ 1,221.49 $ 14,970.00 $ 14,750.33

$ 104,341.20 $ 5,968.77 $ 54,602.00 $ 53,004.84

11-108 yr 2 7/6/2012 3rd quarter 2012 $ 13,251.01 $ 1,003.10 $ 9,000.00 $ 8,971.00

10/5/2012 4th quarter 2012 $ 8,000.00 $ 1,564.58 $ 8,000.00 $ 6,206.10

1/4/2013 1st quarter 2013 $ 41,156.99 $ 1,400.00 $ 17,313.00 $ 17,384.45

4/5/2013 2nd quarter 2013 $ 23,845.00 $ 1,109.90 $ 8,545.00 $ 8,257.89

$ 86,253.00 $ 5,077.58 $ 42,858.00 $ 40,819.44

11-108 yr 3 7/5/2013 3rd quarter 2013 $ 6,000.00 $ 995.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 5,999.90

10/4/2013 4th quarter 2013 $ 23,500.00 $ 1,135.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 11,172.74

1/10/2014 1st quarter 2014 $ 14,548.30 $ 1,075.00 $ 14,548.30 $ 12,434.91

4/4/2014 2nd quarter 2014 $ 24,184.00 $ 1,435.00 $ 24,184.00 $ 9,409.00

$ 68,232.30 $ 4,640.00 $ 56,732.30 $ 39,016.55

Total $ 258,826.50 $ 15,686.35 $ 154,192.30 $ 132,840.83



11-108 yr 1 11-108 yr 2

11-108 yr 3

$ 169,800.00

$ 5,968.77

$ 5,077.58

$ 4,640.00

$ 15,686.35

$ 53,004.84

$ 40,819.44

$ 39,016.55

$ 14,490.00

$ 147,330.83

Return to grant

estimate



11-108 year 1,2, and 3

operating exp yr 1

operating exp yr 2

operating exp yr 3





total grants paid

$ 6,782.82

total grant monies

reports due 7/21/15

Report Due

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final final final


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final


to date

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3rd quarter 2011 $ 7,650.00 $ 1,167.28 $ 7,650.00 $ 7,650.00

4th quarter 2011 $ 26,982.00 $ 1,193.89 $ 11,982.00 $ 11,982.00

1st quarter 2012 $ 29,719.00 $ 1,304.91 $ 12,000.00 $ 11,652.38

4/6/2012 2nd quarter 2012 $ I9,53G.20 $ 1,221.49 $ 14,970.00 $ 14,750.33

$ 104,341.20 $ 5,968.77 $ 54,602.00 $ 53,004.84

11-108 yr 2 7/6/2012 3rd quarter 2012 $ 13,251.01 $ 1,003.10 $ 9,000.00 $ 8,971.00

10/5/2012 4th quarter 2012 $ 8,000.00 $ 1,564.58 $ 8,000.00 $ 6,206.10

1/4/2013 1st quarter 2013 $ 41,156.99 $ 1,400.00 $ 17,313.00 $ 17,384.45

4/5/2013 2nd quarter 2013 $ 23,845.00 $ 1,109.90 $ 8,545.00 $ 8,257.89

$ 86,253.00 $ 5,077.58 $ 42,858.00 $ 40,819.44

11-108 yr 3 7/5/2013 3rd quarter 2013 $ 6,000.00 $ 995.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 5,999.90

10/4/2013 4th quarter 2013 $ 23,500.00 $ 1,135.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 11,172.74

1/10/2014 1st quarter 2014 $ 14,548.30 $ 1,075.00 $ 14,548.30 $ 12,434.91

4/4/2014 2nd quarter 2014 $ 24,184.00 $ 1,435.00 $ 24,184.00 $ 9,409.00

$ 68,232.30 $ 4,640.00 $ 56,732.30 $ 39,016.55

Total $ 258,826.50 $ 15,686.35 $ 154,192.30 $ 132,840.83



11-108 yr 1 11-108 yr 2

11-108 yr 3

$ 169,800.00

$ 5,968.77

$ 5,077.58

$ 4,640.00

$ 15,686.35

$ 53,004.84

$ 40,819.44

$ 39,016.55

$ 14,490.00

$ 147,330.83

Return to grant

estimate



11-108 year 1,2, and 3

operating exp yr 1

operating exp yr 2

operating exp yr 3





total grants paid

$ 6,782.82

total grant monies

reports due 7/21/15

Report Due

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final final final


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final


to date

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,""refvil1G NATURAL NEBRASKA l<' for future generations

July 1,2015

Jeff Schledewitz High Plains WMA 1517 Broadway Suite 101 Scottsbluff, NE 69361



Reference: 11-173-2 - North Platte River Invasive Species Control Project (Phase 2)

Dear Jeff,

We are in receipt of your February 24, 2015 letter requesting a one-year extension of this project. We understand the 09-125 grant has been expended. High Plains is continuing invasive species control work under this grant on existing contracts and pending contracts with continual outreach and follow-up.



Sincerely,

\till _" l7 /f~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402·471·8233



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July 1,2015





Dear Jeff,




Sincerely,


pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233



servicng AIATURAl ,NEB/lASKA'" for future generations

July 1,2015





Dear Jeff,




Sincerely,


pc Mark Brohman



HIGH PLAINS Weed Management Association

February 24, 2015

Nebraska Environmental Trust Attn: Mark Brohman 700 S 16'h Street PO Box 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

Dear Mark:

RE: Grant 11-173 North Platte River Invasive Species Control Project (Phase 2)

This grant expires June 30, 2015 and the High Plains Board is asking for an extension for grant 11-173 for an additional year to June 30, 2016.

We are working on spending the monies for Grant 09-125-2 North Platte River Invasive Species Followup Project before we start this grant (which will be soon used during the quarter). The Board feels that we can utilize this grant with the projects that we have lined up and planning for more removal and follow up spraying.

The Board would appreciate your concern and support in extending this grant through June 30, 2016.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contract me.

Sincerely,

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Jeff Schledewitz Board President

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February 24, 2015


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Dear Mark:






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May 8, 2015

Dr. Scott Josiah Nebraska State Forester UNL East Campus 102 Forestry Hall INTERAGENCY



Reference: NET 12-128 - Creating a Forestry Demonstration Education Center

Dear Dr. Josiah,

We are in receipt of your May 8, 2015 email requesting a one-year extension of this project to June 30, 2016. We understand all weather and scheduling has delayed the project so it will not be completed prior to June 2015. We will take your request to the NET Board at the July13 and 14, 2015 meeting and notify you following the meeting of their decision.

Unexpended funds will be available after June 30, 2015 only if the Board approves this extension.


Sincerely,

YJ;; /lq ~J • I'vvur r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman

7005 16th 5t • po Box 94913 • Lincoln. NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233



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May 8, 2015





Dear Dr. Josiah,




Sincerely,

YJ;; /lq ~J , I'vvur r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman

7005 16th 5t • po Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233



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May 8, 2015





Dear Dr. Josiah,




Sincerely,

YJ;; /lq ~J , I'vvur r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman

7005 16th 5t • po Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233


From: David Clausen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 08, 20154:19 PM To: Tabor, Marilyn Cc: Jerry Schluckebier; Belinda Gillam Subject: RE: Extension Request - Creating a Forestry Demonstration/Education Center for Woodland and Acreage Owners - 12-128 - 2 - Scott Josiah Importance: High

Good aftemoon Marilyn,

It appears I referenced the wrong proj ect when I made my request. My sincere apologies for the confusion. I have changed the reference in the subject line above. An extension until 6/30/2016 is requested. The justification below is for the project I anl now referencing in the subject line:

Progress has continued at a steady pace creating and developing the demonstration forest on the Horning Fmm. However, site prep and planting have been running behind the original schednle due in part to delays in weather. Many ofthe activities require multiple year entries in order to complete a particular aspect of the project. For example, the Walnut enriclnnent project requires activities such as selective thinning to be completed in year one, followed by site prep in year two and planting in year 3. When one component is delayed, it creates a lag in the activities in subsequent years. One additional item has created delays in the completing this project on time. The Prope!ty Manager position for the Homing Fmm has been vacant this year, creating a void in staffing. This has resulted in delays in the project. The interview process has continued and an offer has been made to a candidate for this position.

If this request can be approved, please send an amendment to our office. If you need additional info1ll1ation or have any questions or concems, feel free to contact me.

Have a great weekend,

David R. Clausen J.D., Awards Coordinator II UNL Office of Sponsored Programs 151 Whittier Research Center 2200 Vine Street PO Box 830861 Lincoln, NE 68583-0861 (402) 472-3366 FAX (402) 472-9323 [email protected]

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It appears I referenced the wrong proj ect when I made my request. My sincere apologies for the confusion. I have changed the reference in the subject line above. An extension unti16/30/2016 is requested. The justification below is for the project I am now referencing in the subject line:

Progress has continued at a steady pace creating and developing the demonstration forest on the Homing F31ID. However, site prep and planting have been running behind the original schednle due in part to delays in weather. Many ofthe activities require multiple year entries in order to complete a particular aspect of the project. For example, the Walnut enriclnnent project requires activities such as selective thinning to be completed in year one, followed by site prep in year two and planting in year 3. When one component is delayed, it creates a lag in the activities in subsequent years. One additional item has created delays in the completing this project on time. The Prope!ty Manager position for the Homing F31ID has been vacant this year, creating a void in staffing. This has resulted in delays in the project. The interview process has continued and an offer has been made to a candidate for this position.

If this request can be approved, please send an amendment to our office. If you need additional information or have any questions or concems, feel free to contact me.





It appears I referenced the wrong proj ect when I made my request. My sincere apologies for the confusion. I have changed the reference in the subject line above. An extension unti16/30/2016 is requested. The justification below is for the project I am now referencing in the subject line:

Progress has continued at a steady pace creating and developing the demonstration forest on the Homing F31ID. However, site prep and planting have been running behind the original schednle due in part to delays in weather. Many ofthe activities require multiple year entries in order to complete a particular aspect of the project. For example, the Walnut enriclnnent project requires activities such as selective thinning to be completed in year one, followed by site prep in year two and planting in year 3. When one component is delayed, it creates a lag in the activities in subsequent years. One additional item has created delays in the completing this project on time. The Prope!ty Manager position for the Homing F31ID has been vacant this year, creating a void in staffing. This has resulted in delays in the project. The interview process has continued and an offer has been made to a candidate for this position.

If this request can be approved, please send an amendment to our office. If you need additional information or have any questions or concems, feel free to contact me.




r;;;:eserv;,na NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future gelleratiolls

May 8, 2015

Shelly Kelly Sand hills Task Force 30721 W North River Rd Sutherland, NE 69165


Mark A. Bl'ohman, Executive Director

Reference: NET 12-134 - Sandhills Native Ecosystem Project

Dear Shelly,

We are in receipt of your April 30, 2015 letter requesting a one-year extension of this project to June 30, 2016.

We understand all grant funds are obligated to projects but some of the projects will not be completed prior to June 2015. We will take your request to the NET Board at the July13 and 14, 2015 meeting and notify you following the meeting of their decision.



Sincerely,

YJII /J1 lJ / . //\MJr f~


pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th SI • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233



p;;s;;rvin,g NATUR/IL NEBRA~;KA '"for ",fUre gelleratiolls

May 8r 2015





Dear Shelly,





Sincerely,

YJII /J1 lJ / . /'\MJr f~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman




p;;s;;rvin,g NATUR/IL NEBRA~;KA '"for ",fUre gelleratiolls

May 8r 2015





Dear Shelly,





Sincerely,

YJII /J1 lJ / . /'\MJr f~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman



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30721 W North River Rd Sutherland, NE 69165

April 30, 2015

Marilyn Tabor Nebraska Environmental Trust PO Box 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

Marilyn,

I have enclosed several documents in this mailing. You will find:

1. Completed initial grant forms for the 15-145 Sandhills Wetland/Grassland Conservation Partnerships grant.

2. First quarter 2015 report for 12-134. 3. First quarter 2015 report for 14-147.

I would like to request an extension on 14-147, the Parker Ranch Conservation Easement grant since we are not going to be able to close prior to June 2015.

I would also like to request an extension on 12-134, the Sandhills Native Ecosystem Project. All of the funds in the grant have been obligated to projects, but a few projects will not be completed prior to June 2015 for several reasons. All projects should be able to be completed prior to June 2016. If you'd like additional details, please let me know and I'll gladly share them.

I hope your spring is going great!

Regards,

Sh~~~~ Program Director Sandhil1s Task Force

Enclosures

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Enclosures


'(iiiiser/ing NATUf,AL IJ!EBRI\SKA""" for future generations

June 16, 2015

Jim Theiler Omaha Public Works 6880 Q Street Omaha, NE 68117


Mark A. Bl-ohman, Executive Director

Reference: NET 12-146 - Spring Lake Park Pond Restoration, Phase 4

Dear Jim,

We are in receipt of your June 5, 2015 letter requesting a one-year extension of this project to June 30,2016. We understand permitting issues and bidding delayed the project progress and the project is on schedule to be completed by June 2016. We will take your request to the NET Board at the July13 and 14, 2015 meeting and notify you following the meeting of their decision.



Sincerely,

~r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233

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;pm;;er/illg N,4TURAL NEBRA,SKA'" for future generations

June 16, 2015





Dear Jim,




Sincerely,


pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233


;pm;;er/illg N,4TURAL NEBRA,SKA'" for future generations

June 16, 2015





Dear Jim,




Sincerely,


pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233

City of Omaha Jean Stothert, Mayor

June 5, 2015

Nebraska Environmental Trust Attn: Mark Brohman & Marilyn Tabor P.O. Box 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

JUN Oil 2[J1~

RE: 12-146-2 Spring Lake Park Pond Restoration Extension Request

Mr. Brohman & Ms. Tabor,

Public Works Department OIlL'lha/Douglag Civic Center 1819 Parnam Street, Suite 601

Omaha, Nebraska 68183-0601 (402) 444-5220

Fax (4D2) 444-5248

Robert G. Stubbe, P .E. Public \'(lorks Director

The City of Omaha is requesting a time extension for Grant #12-146-2, Spring Lake Park Pond Restoration. The grant is currently scheduled for funding through June 30, 2015. This letter is our request to extend the end date for the grant by 6 months, to December 31 't, 2015.

Previously, a 12 month extension was provided for this project. The factors that lead to that extension were primarily associated with pel1nitting related issues that lead to a delay in the bidding and subsequent statt of construction. At that time, it was anticipated that 12 months would provide adequate time to construct the items on the project that are eligible for grant funds. Wet conditions in the park in both 2014 and early in 2015 resulted in poor conditions for construction, and final grading is behind the anticipated schedule. Work through the end of May 2015, has left just under $150,000 unspent on this grant. Our CUlTent construction schedule anticipates that these funds will be expended in the3,d Quarter of2015.

The overall project is still on schedule to be complete by June 2016. If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me at (402) 444-4923.

g. eel'ely, 'd'"J CJ/T-c-nvfJ f!(yr~) 1 ~~.-1, Theiler, P.E.

City of Omaha Public Works Depattment Sewer Maintenance Division 6880 Q Street

. Omaha, NE 68117

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June 5, 2015

Nebraska Environmental Trust Attn: Mark Bl'Ohman & Marilyn Tabor P.O. Box 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

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Omaha, Nebraska 68183-0601 (402) 444-5220

Fax (4D2) 444-5248





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. Omaha, NE 68117


June 5, 2015

Nebraska Environmental Trust Attn: Mark Bl'Ohman & Marilyn Tabor P.O. Box 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

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Omaha, Nebraska 68183-0601 (402) 444-5220

Fax (4D2) 444-5248





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. Omaha, NE 68117


'5ervi'nq N.ATUR'Al NEBRASKA "'for futwe generations

June 2,2015

Suat Irmak, Ph.D. University of Nebraska - Lincoln 239 LW. Chase Hall POBox 830726 Lincoln, NE 68583-0726



Reference: 12-167-lmpact of Tillage Practices on Corn and Soybean Transpiration, Crop Water Productivity, Nutrient Dynamics, and Groundwater Recharge

Dear Suat,

We are in receipt of your May 29, 2015 letter requesting a one-year extension of this project to June 30, 2016. We understand staff vacancies will impact the timeline for project analysis and report writing. This extension will ensure funds are available as data analysis and report writing is completed.

We will take your request to the NET Board at the July 2015 meeting and notify you following the meeting of their decision. Remaining funds will be available after June 30, 2015 only if the extension is approved.


Sincerely,

1J1AJ; 7~ ~


pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233



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June 2,2015





Dear Suat,




Sincerely,

1J1AJ; 7~ ~


pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233



rese;vingNATiURAL. NEBRAS;:A 'f,,, fu!we generations

June 2,2015





Dear Suat,




Sincerely,

1J1AJ; 7~ ~


pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233


Lincoln

May 29, 2015

Mark Brohman, JD Executive Director The Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 S 16th Street - PO Box 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

Dear Mark:

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

With this e-mail letter, I would like to request a 12-month no-cost extension for our project titled "Impact of tillage practices on corn and soybean transpiration, crop water productivity, nutrient dynamics, and groundwater recharge." The project/grant number is 12-167-2. One of the project CoPIs (John Gates) has left the university a few months ago and another project Co-PI (Dean Eisenhauer) is retiring at the end of this June (2015). These will impact our data management, analyses, and writing the final project findings/outcome. The project has been progressing well and the main reason for a nocost extension request is to continue our analyses to prepare our journal articles and project final report.

I will be very appreciative of your approval of this request. We are grateful and thankful to Nebraska Environmental Trust for providing financial and other support for this important project that will contribute to enhancing Nebraska's water resources assessment and management. Thank you.

Sincerely,

~"J,,-Suat Irmak, Ph.D. Harold W. Eberhard Distinguished Professor Soil & Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering; Water Management; Crop Water Productivity; Energy Balance; Land Surface-Microclimate Interactions. University of Nebraska - Lincoln 239 L.W. Chase Hall P.O. Box 830726 Lincoln, NE 68583-0726 Tel: (402) 472-4865 Fax: (402) 472-6338 E-mail: [email protected] http://bse . unl.edu Isilma 1<2

Cc: Marilyn Tabor, Grants Administrator

L.W. Chase Hall East Campus I P.O. Box 830726 I Lincoln, NE 68583-0726 I (402) 472-1413 I FAX (402) 472-6338 fhtlp:IIBSE.unl.edu

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Lincoln

May 29, 2015


Dear Mark:





Sincerely,




Lincoln

May 29, 2015


Dear Mark:





Sincerely,





r,;re:"rvil'" NATURAL NEBRASKA'" forfuttlre generations

July1,2015

Milo Mumgaard City of Lincoln 555 South 10th Street, Ste. 301 Lincoln, NE 68508



Reference: NET 12-173 Haymarket Arena Recycling and Composting Program

Dear Milo,

We are in receipt of your June 30, 2015 letter requesting a six-month extension of the grant to December 31, 2015. We understand the majority of the project is complete and operating successfully. The extension will allow for continuation of the education and outreach through the end of this year.

We will present your request for an extension of this grant for review by the Board at their July 14th meeting and you will be notified of the Board's decision. Remaining funds will be available after June 30, 2015 only if the extension is approved.


Sincerely,

~j} _n fJ. /f~ r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16~ St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233



July1,2015

Milo Mumgaard City of Lincoln

NEBRASKA'" forfuttlre generations

555 South 10th Street, Ste. 301 Lincoln, NE 68508




Dear Milo,




Sincerely,

t.y}j} _n fJ. /f~ r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16~ St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233



July1,2015

Milo Mumgaard City of Lincoln

NEBRASKA'" forfuttlre generations

555 South 10th Street, Ste. 301 Lincoln, NE 68508




Dear Milo,




Sincerely,

t.y}j} _n fJ. /f~ r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16~ St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233


CITY OF

I L NEBRASKA

June 30, 2015 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL

Mark Brohman Executive Director Marilyn Tabor Grants Administrator Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 S. 16th Street P.O. Box 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

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MAYOR CHRIS BEUTLER m South 10th Street Suite 301 lincoln, NE 68508 402·441·1511 lincoln.,,~ov

RE: Grant 12-173: Haymarket Arena Recycling and Composting Program: Equipment and Education

SUB]: Request for Extension of Expiration Date of Gran! and Final Use of Grant Funds

Dear Mark, Marilyn, and Board of the Nebraska Environmental Trust:

As you know, the Nebraska Environmental Trust in 2012 approved a grant for $150,250 to create a "state of the art" recycling program for the new Haymarket (now Pinnacle Bank) Arena, owned by the City of Lincoln. The grant included hoth equipment and educational aspects. The grant term has previously been extended to June 30, 2015.

This grant has already proven its great wOlth in promoting recycling to thousands of attendees from across Nebraska at many numerous events at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. The equipment and educational activities under the "Experience a Green Arena" theme has already become a central and expected feature ofthe operations of the arena, and is generating both quantitative results as well as significantly shifted social nOlIDS.

Nevertheless, as ofJune 30, 2015, there remains approximately $9,906 remaining oflhe original grant. This letter is to request an additional extension of the expiration date ofthe grant until December 31, 2015. The reasons for this request are as follows.

1. As of today, we have completed the purchasing and installation of 60 specially designed plastic interior "recycle/trash" receptacles, 20 higher-end, metal "recycle/trash" receptacles, several hundred receptacles for both waste and recycling, aud two large-scale compactors for use in the recycling and composting activity in the Pinnacle Bank Arena. All of tbis equipment is now installed and in use in the Arena.

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a. A listing of expenditures to date under this grant, divided into "Equipment" and "Edncation," as well as a planned budgeted use ofthe remaining funds.

2. We have also fully launched the educational and promotional "Experience a Green Arena" recycling program in the Arena, working closely with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Department, UNL Jacht Ad Lab, WasteCap, UNL Sustainability Office, SMG, and IMG.

3. In just the past six months, the "Experience a Green Arena" campaign has: a. Been the focus of the entire promotional efforts during both University of

Nebraska-Lincoln men's and women's basketball games, with videos, public service announcements, social media activity, signage throughout the facility describing the waste diversion and recycling activities in the arena, and special appearances and promotions.

b. Been featured on a national webinar sponsored by the Green Sports Alliance (a national network of stadiums and arenas, both professional and co lIege), entitled "The Power of Collaboration: Public Private Partnerships for a Greener Good" presented to the Green Sports Alliance, April 22, 2015 (presentation attached).

c. Been promoted during all events at the arena, including sold-out performances by country, rock, and Disney.

4. The partners in this venture have completed a 2015-2016 work plan (attached), in which thcre will be a continuation of the "Experience a Green Arena" recycling and composting educational promotions and educational program focused on attaining a 50% to 65% waste diversion rate, including through food composting pilots and expanded efforts (the kitchen waste at the Arena is already being collected and composted by Prairieland Dairy). If this grant period is extended, we will use remaining NET funds for elements of this educational campaign through December, 2015.

a. The educational and promotional partnership, involving Jacht Ad Lab, EpochLAB, SMG, IMG, the City of Lincoln, and the University of NebraskaLincoln Athletic Department, will continue with a special focus on web-based and social media applications and morc public awareness of the PBA's waste diversion, energy use, and water conservation efforts through regular online postings/dashboards ..

b. This plan also includes continuing to use NET funds with the UNL Jacht Ad Lab student marketing fiml to create new marketing and promotional materials; payment towards the EpochLAB consulting film to provide both project management and event-focused educational activities;

5. After these last educational elements of this grant are completed in the last half of2015, this grant will be completed in full.

1 hope this information is sufficient for any decision as to extending the expiration date of this grant and for the final use of the approximately $9,906 remaining in the grant. An additional six months to December 31,2015 to complete the purpose ofthe grant is prudent, practical and necessary, and we hope for a favorable extension.

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Again, thank you for the grant award and the opportunity to use these funds to fully and extensively complete the implementation of this state-of-the-art recycling program in the new Pinnacle Bank Arena, and please let me know at any time if you need anything further.

Sincerely,

OFFICE OF MAYOR CHRIS BEUTL R

Milo Mumgaard, J.D. Senior Policy Aide for Sustainability

Attachments:

• Summary of Grant Expenditures through June 30, 2015 • Budget for Remaiuing Balance of Grant as of June 30, 2015 • "Experience a Green Arena" 2015-2016 Work Plan • "The Power ofeollaborotion: Public Private Partnerships for a Greener Good," presented

to the Green Sports Alliance, April 22, 2015

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Sincerely,



Attachments:



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Sincerely,



Attachments:



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Pinnacle Bank Arena Recycling and Composting Program: Equipment and Edncation Nebraska EnviI'onmentai Trust Grallt 12-173 Total Grant: $150,000

Budget for Remaining Balance of Grant as of JUlie 30, 2015

Balance Remaining of $9,906.13

12-173 Grant (as of

06/30/15)

Item Vendor Number Amount

Equipment

Total Equipment: $0.00

Education

itExperience a Green Arena"

Marketing campaign Jacht Ad lab/UNl Design, production, $2,500.00

and implementation

(Fall 2015)

Educational activities EpochLAB/Gili Project management, $5,000.00

Enterprises in-arena educational

program

production/Green

Buzzers (Fall 2015)

Supplies TBD Digital promotions, $2,406.13

video, educational

materials

Total Education: $9,906.13

Revised June 30, 2015

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12-173 Grant (as of

06/30/15)


Equipment


Education



and implementation

(Fall 2015)



program

production/Green

Buzzers (Fall 2015)


video, educational

materials






12-173 Grant (as of

06/30/15)


Equipment


Education



and implementation

(Fall 2015)



program

production/Green

Buzzers (Fall 2015)


video, educational

materials



(Nov. 2014)

Educational activities EpochNebraska/Gili Project management, $3,311.84


program production

/Green Buzzers (Feb.

2015)

Advertising Lincoln Today/Tidball Ad in "Lincoln Today" $1,500.00

Productions (2014)


Productions (2015)

Advertising Citizens Information Design services $585.00

Center

Advertising PrairieFire "Experience a Green $4,136.00

Arena" 4 page insert

in Dec. 2014 issue,

and 2,000 insert

copies for distribution

Printing A to Z Printing Receptacle sign age; $2,141.80

educational program

material (2014)

Printing Firespring Educational signage in $2,106.28

arena (2015)

Supplies D. Milo Mumgaard Tickets for "Green $140.00

Buzzers" (2014)

Supplies EpochNebraska/Gill Materia Is for Green $175.00

Enterprises Buzzers (2015)

Membership Green Sports Alliance Basic membership for $500.00

City, UNL, SMG/PBA

(2015-16)


Total Expenditures (as $140,093.87

of 06/30/2015):


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program production


2015)


Productions (2014)


Productions (2015)


Center



in Dec. 2014 issue,

and 2,000 insert



educational program

material (2014)


arena (2015)


Buzzers" (2014)




City, UNL, SMG/PBA

(2015-16)



of 06/30/2015):


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(Nov. 2014)



program production


2015)


Productions (2014)


Productions (2015)


Center



in Dec. 2014 issue,

and 2,000 insert



educational program

material (2014)


arena (2015)


Buzzers" (2014)




City, UNL, SMG/PBA

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Work Plan

"Experience a Green Al'ena" July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 (rev, 6/30/15)

Goal: Continue to co11aboratively insure the Pinnacle Bank Arena (PBA) "is operated as one of the most environmentally sensitive civic facilities in the country through sustainable practices"

Objectives:

• Continue, support, and build upon HExperience a Green Arena~' promotional, educational, and accountability campaign introduced in 2014

• Recycle at least 50% of all recyclables from events in Pinnacle Bank Arena on at least a monthly basis, with 65% the goal by June, 2016

• Enlarge pilot program for food waste compost collections

• Lower energy use by 20% over energy use in 2013-2014, and continue "Energy Reduction Plan"

• Promote water conservation elements of Pinnacle Bank Arena and potential water reuse

• Complete initial steps towards EPA Energy Star, "Waste Wise," and "WaterWise" certifications in anticipated recognition of its high perfOIming, efficient operations

• Participate in national "Green Sports Alliance" to enable accomplishments to be nationally highlighted and provide access to resources

• Seek recognition by Big Ten of Pinnacle Bank Arena's sustainability accomplishments

• Create user fiiendly content On Pinnacle Bank Arena website with on-line "dashboard" maintained to present near-time information on recycling/waste diversion, energy use, water demand, and carbon emissions

• Provide training program for vendors and employees on goals and standards

• Set future goals towards "zero waste" and increasingly high efficiency standards through Pinnacle Bank Arena Sustainability Policy, Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, and enviromnentally prefened purchasing policy

Partners:

• Project Partnership: SMG/SAVOR, UNL Athletics/IMG College, City of Lincoln (Mayor's Office)/JPA

• Educational Program Manager and Data Consultant: EpocbLAB/Gill Enterprises

• Marketing Consultant: Jacht Ad Lab

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Partners:


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Work Plan



Objectives:












Partners:


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<pfe"ierving "'AmRALiVEBfiASKA'" for future generations

July1,2015

Galen Erickson UNL Beef Feedlot Research and Extension POBox 830908 Lincoln, NE 68588-0430


Mark A. BrohmanJ Executive Director

Reference: 12-190 -Integrated Anaerobic Digestion With Algae Bioenergy and Green Aquaculture

Dear Galen,

We are in receipt of your June 29, 2015 letter requesting a six-month extension to the grant to December 31, 2015. We understand the project is underway but not yet complete. Plans are to complete the work and hold an open house this fall.



Sincerely,

t.yjll _" iJ / f l.tIJu)Uyv.J {~


pc Mark Brohman




r,m;"'vi.nn NATUftAL NEBRASKA"" for future generations

July1,2015





Dear Galen,




Sincerely,



pc Mark Brohman




r,m;"'vi.nn NATUftAL NEBRASKA"" for future generations

July1,2015





Dear Galen,




Sincerely,



pc Mark Brohman



NeoiaSKa Lincoln

June 29,2015

Nebraska Environmental Trust Board The Ferguson House 700 S 16th St Lincoln NE 68508

Dear Nebraska Environmental Trust Board:

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

We are wtiting to request an extension for our grant 12-190-2-Integrated Anaerobic

Digestion with Algae Bioenergy and Grecn Aquaculture. This project has been a large

undertaking requiring the coordination of multiple departments and numerous individuals at the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While we have made great strides toward completion of this

project, the site is still not completely operational. By granting us a 6-month extension we would

be able to operate the facility for the remainder of this summer to detetmine areas that may need

further improvement and identify the highest priority items to be purchased with the remaining

funds . We would then have an open house this fall to showcase this new facility to organizations

that funded construction, current collaborators, and potential future collaborators.

The algae raceway system is completed and in place at the University of Nebraska's

Agricultural Research and Development Center. Algae is currently being grown in small batches

within the greenhouse in order to scale up to production within the larger raceway system. The

anaerobic digester pilot plant is nearing completion. A manure handling system, including pre

digestion settling tanks and post-digestion effluent tanks are in place. The digester itselfhas also

been set into place; however, some work remains to make it fully operational. An extension of

this grant would allow us to handle futiher changes that may be needed as we begin to operate

the entire system.

We have approximately $30,000 left in this account. We would like to use approximately

$20,000 to finalize the heating and methane measuting components on the digester. The

remaining $10,000 would be set aside to cover any facilities labor required as we find

components that need adjustment over time while the unit is operating.

P.O. Box 8309081 Lincoln, NE 68583-09081 Phone 402·472-35711 FAX 402 472·63621 hllp:llanimalscience.unl.edu 7 - 28

NeoiasKa Lincoln

June 29,2015


Dear Nebraska Environmental TlUst Board:


We are wtiting to request an extension for our grant 12-190-2-Intcgmted Anaerobic

Digestion with Algae BioeneJ'gy and Grccn Aquaculture. This project has been a large


University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While we have made great sttides toward completion ofthis


be able to operate the facility for the remainder of this summer to determine areas that may need

further improvement and identify the highest priority items to be purchased with the remaining

funds . We would then have an open house this fall to showcase this new facility to organizations

that funded constlUction, current collaborators, and potential future collaborators.





digestion settling tanks and post-digestion effluent tanks are in place. The digester itself has also

been set into place; however, some work remains to make it fully operational. An extension of

this grant would allow us to handle fuliher changes that may be needed as we begin to operate

the entire system.


$20,000 to finalize the heating and methane measuting components 011 the digester. The



P.O. Box 8309081 Lincoln, NE 68583·09081 Phone 402·472·3571 1 FAX 402 472·63621 hllp:llanimalscience.unl.edu

NeoiasKa Lincoln

June 29,2015


Dear Nebraska Environmental Trust Board:


We are wtiting to request an extension for our grant 12-190-2-Intcg.-ated Anaerobic

Digestion with Algae Bioenergy and Green Aquaculture. This project has been a large


University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While we have made great strides toward completion of this


be able to operate the facility for the remainder of this summer to detetmine areas that may need

fwiher improvement and identify the highest priority items to be purchased with the remaining

funds. We would then have an open house this fall to showcase this new facility to organizations

that funded construction, current collaborators, and potential future collaborators.





digestion settling tanks and post-digestion effluent tanks are in place. The digester itselfhas also

been set into place; however, some work remains to make it fiJlIy operational. An extension of

this grant would allow us to handle futiher changes that may be needed as we begin to operate

the entire system.


$20,000 to finalize the heating and methane measuring components on the digester. The



P.O. Box 8309081 Lincoln, NE 68583-09081 Phone 402-472-35711 FAX 402 472-63621 hllp:llanimalscience.unl.edu

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES

We greatly appreciate the opportunity we have had to work with the Nebraska

Environmental Trust. Any extra time that you could give us would be used diligently to ensure

that this is a successful venture. Thank you for your support and consideration of this request.

Attached are a few pictures to show progress to date.

Sincerely,

Galen Erickson Beef Feedlot Research and Extension (220 Animal Sciences P.O. Box 830908 University of Nebraska- lincoln lincoln, NE 68583.0908

Phone: (402) 412.6402 FAX: (402) 412 .6362 E-mail: [email protected] webpage: http://beef.unl.edu

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Sincerely,








Sincerely,



NeorasKa Lincoln


P.O. Box 830908 1 Lincoln, NE 68583-09081 Phone 402-472-35711 FAX 402 472-63621 htlp:llanimalscience.unl.edu 7 - 30

NeorasKa Lincoln


P.O. Box 8309081 Lincoln, NE 68583-09081 Phone 402-472-35711 FAX 402 472-63621 http://animalscience.unl.edu

NeorasKa Lincoln


P.O. Box 8309081 Lincoln, NE 68583-09081 Phone 402-472-35711 FAX 402 472-63621 http://animalscience.unl.edu

Tabor, Marilyn

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments:

Marilyn-

Andrea Watson <awatson3@ unl.edu> Monday, June 29, 2015 3:36 PM Tabor, Marilyn Derek Bargmann; Galen Erickson NET 12-190 NET extension request.doc

We have come to the conclusion that it wou ld be incredibly helpful to get an extension on the Algae Bioenergy project that Galen Erickson and others at UNL are working on. Attached is a letter requesting a 6-month extension that wou ld allow us to do a better job of completing this project and allocating the remaining money in the most appropriate way. I am submitting this for Galen Erickson as he is cu rrently traveling internationally. Please let me know if anything else is needed or if you have any questions. Thank you-

Andrea Watson Research Assistant Professor Department of Animal Science Unive rsity of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0908 PH: (402) 472-6058 Email: [email protected]

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Tabor. Marilyn


Marilyn-

Andrea Watson <[email protected] > Monday, June 29, 2015 3:36 PM Tabor, Mari lyn Derek Bargmann; Galen Erickson NET 12-190 NET extension request.doc

We have come to the conclusion that it wou ld be incredibly helpful to get an extension on the Algae Bioenergy project that Galen Erickson and others at UNL are working on. Attached is a letter requesting a 6-month extension that would allow us to do a better job of completing this project and al locating the remaining money in the most appropriate way. I am submitting th is for Galen Erickson as he is cu rrently trave ling interna tionally. Please let me know if anything else is needed or if you have any questions. Thank you-

Andrea Watson Resea rch Assistant Professo r Department of Animal Science University of Nebraska Linco ln, NE 68583-0908 PH: (402) 472-6058 Email : [email protected]

1

Tabor. Marilyn


Marilyn-

Andrea Watson <[email protected] > Monday, June 29, 2015 3:36 PM Tabor, Marilyn Derek Bargmann; Galen Erickson NET 12-190 NET extension request.doc

We have come to the conclusion that it would be incredibly helpful to get an extension on the Algae Bioenergy project that Galen Erickson and others at UNL are working on. Attached is a letter requesting a 6-month extension that would allow us to do a better job of completing this project and allocating the remaining money in the most appropriate way. I am submitting this for Galen Erickson as he is currently trave ling internationally. Please let me know if anything else is needed or if you have any questions. Thank you-

Andrea Watson Research Assistant Professo r Department of Animal Science University of Nebraska Linco ln, NE 68583-0908 PH: (402) 472-6058 Email: [email protected]

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SCWIG

Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group

Improvement Group Shell Creek Watershed

June 8, 20~5

Marilyn Tabor, Grant Administrator Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 S ~6th Street

Lincoln, NE 68509-49~3

Dear Marilyn,

The She ll Creek Watershed Improvement Group is respectfully submitting a request that the sponsorsh ip on the group's existing grant, ~0-~6~-3, be transferred to Lower Platte North NRD.

The request forthis sponsor transfer is due to Prai ri eLand RC&D disbanding . Th is decision of PrairieLand RC&D leads the Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group to replace their project sponsor on this existing grant unti l its completion at the end of the year. The Lower Platte North NRD is se lected to become the new project sponsor since they wi ll be the project sponsor on the new grant's the group has received.

The effective date ofthis project sponsor transfer should co incide with the transfer of PrairieLand RC&D request for their grant. By moving a long side of their progress with changes, SCWIG hopes to complete the transfer at the same time.

Thank you foryour assistance in completing this transfer of sponsors and please contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Melissa Foreman Shell Creek Watershed Project Coordinator

Ray Flood & Matt Bailey SCWIG Co-Chairs

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SCWIG



June 8, 2015

Marilyn Tabor, Grant Administrator Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 S 16th Street Lincoln, NE 68509-4913

Dear Marilyn,

The She ll Creek Watershed Improvement Group is respectfully submitting a request that the sponsorship on the group's existing grant, 10-161-3, be transferred to Lower Platte North NRD.

The request forthis sponsor transfer is due to PrairieLand RC&D disband ing . This decision of PrairieLand RC&D leads the Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group to replace their project sponsor on this existing grant unti l its completion at the end of the year. The Lower Platte North NRD is se lected to become the new project sponsor since they will be the project sponsor on the new grant's the group has received.

The effective date ofthis project sponsor transfer should co incide with the t ra nsfer of PrairieLand RC&D request for their grant. By moving a long side of their progress with changes, SCWIG hopes to complete the transfer at the same t ime.

Thank you for your assistance in completing this transfer of sponsors and p lease contact me if you have any questions .

Sincerely,



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SCWIG



June 8, 2015

Marilyn Tabor, Grant Administrator Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 S 16th Street Linco ln, NE 68509-4913

Dear Marilyn,

The She ll Creek Watershed Improvement Group is respectfully submitting a request that the sponsorship on the group's existing grant, 10-161-3, be transferred to Lower Platte North NRD .

The request forthis sponsor transfer is due to PrairieLand RC&D disbanding . This decision of PrairieLand RC&D leads the Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group to replace their project sponsor on this existing grant unti l its completion at the end of the year. The Lower Platte North NRD is se lected to become the new project sponsor since they will be the project sponsor on the new grant's the group has received.

The effective date ofthis project sponsor transfer should coincide with the transfer of PrairieLand RC&D request for their grant. By moving a long side of their progress with changes, SCWIG hopes to complete the transfer at the same time.

Thank you for your assistance in completing this transfer of sponsors and please contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,



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July 6,2015


Dear Marilyn,

The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group (SCWIG) has submitted a request that the sponsorship of the group's existing grant, 10-161-3, be transferred to Lower Platte North NRD (LPNNRD). On July 2,2015, the LPNNRD Projects Committee recommended that we request the Nebraska Environmental Trust to transfer grant 10-161-3 to us at the earliest convenience. Favorable LPNNRD Board action is anticipated on July 13, 2015.

As SCWIG explained, this request is due to PrairieLand RC&D's plan to disband. Knowing for some time now that this disbandment was eminent, LPNNRD has been working y with SCWIG for filling the RC&D's role. As a result, SCWIG has formally selected the Lower Platte North NRD as the project sponsor for their existing grant and future grants, as we have already accepted sponsorship of the Group's new ET grant received earlier this year. In addition, efforts are underway to make SCWIG a formal advisory body to LPNNRD and we expect this will occur within the next two or three months.

As always, we appreciate the Environmental Trust's outstanding partnership and thank you for your assistance in completing this transfer. Please contact me if you have any questions.

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~aM:l6lk Assistant Manager Lower Platte North NRD

protecting lives protecting property protecting the future

July 6,2015


Dear Marilyn,

The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group (SCWIG) has submitted a request that the sponsorship of the group's existing grant, 10-161-3, be transferred to Lower Platte North NRD (LPNNRD). On July 2,2015, the LPNNRD Projects Committee recommended that we request the Nebraska Environmental Trust to transfer grant 10-161-3 to us at the earliest convenience. Favorable LPNNRD Board action is anticipated on July 13, 2015.

As SCWIG explained, this request is due to PrairieLand RC&D's plan to disband. Knowing for some time now that this disbandment was eminent, LPNNRD has been working y with SCWIG for filling the RC&D's role. As a result, SCWIG has formally selected the Lower Platte North NRD as the project sponsor for their existing grant and future grants, as we have already accepted sponsorship of the Group's new ET grant received earlier this year. In addition, efforts are underway to make SCWIG a formal advisory body to LPNNRD and we expect this will occur within the next two or three months.

As always, we appreciate the Environmental Trust's outstanding partnership and thank you for your assistance in completing this transfer. Please contact me if you have any questions.

~'

~aM:l6lk Assistant Manager Lower Platte North NRD

protecting lives protecting property protecting the future

Tabor. Marilyn

From: Sent:

Tom Mountford <[email protected] > Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:09 PM

To: Tabor, Marilyn; Denise Trine; Foreman, Melissa - NRCS, Columbus, NE; [email protected]; John Hannah; Matt Bailey

Cc: John Miyoshi Subject: RE: Prairie Land RCD Requ est to Board

Hi Marilyn,

While I have been reporting to our Board the status of SCWIG & PLRC&D, we haven't had a formal LPNNRD Board motion as of yet to formally accept the ET grant. I see no problem with our Board moving to accept the grant and my plans are to present this at our Projects Committee meeting for a recommendation on July 2"d followed by full Board approva l on July 13. I w ill send a letter after the Board takes formal action.

Thanks for all your help,

Tom

From: Tabor, Marilyn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: ThurSday, June 11, 2015 5:26 PM To: Denise Trine; [email protected]; Foreman, Melissa - NRCS, Columbus, NE; [email protected] Subject: RE: Prairie Land RCD Request to Board

I've attached a letter I got from Melissa Foreman from the Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group requesting that 10-161 be transferred to Lower Platte North NRD.

Since the grant sponsor is PrairieLand RCD, I do think the request needs to come from Prairie Land RCD. I also am going to need a letter from Lower Platte North NRD saying they want to take the project.

Do you want to leave PrairieLand RCD as the project sponsor until 10-161 expires December 31,2015 and then if there are funds remaining, transfer to Lower Platte North NRD or do you want to request we change the grant sponsor to Lower Platte North NRD now? I'm on the road Friday. You can ca ll my cell 402-450-2947 if you want to talk . I'm in meetings most of Monday.

Thanks!


From: Denise Trine [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:01 PM To: Tabor, Marilyn; tmountford@lpnnrd .org Subject: Re: PrairieLand ReD Request to Board

I have attached a request letter for the Shell Creek grant transfer to Lower Platte North NRD. Denise Trine PrairieLand RC&D

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Tabor. Marilyn

From: Sent :

Tom Mountford <[email protected]> Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:09 PM

To: Tabor, Mari lyn; Denise Trine; Foreman, Melissa - NRCS, Colu mbus, NE; [email protected]; John Hannah; Matt Bailey

Cc: John Miyoshi Subject: RE: Pra irieLand RCD Request to Board

Hi Mari lyn,

While I have been reporting to our Board the status of SCWIG & PLRC&D, we haven't had a formal LPNNRD Board motion as of yet to formally accept the ET grant. I see no problem with our Board moving to accept the grant and my plans are to present this at our Projects Committee meeting for a recommendation on July 2'd followed by full Board approva l on Ju ly 13. I will send a letter after the Board takes formal action.

Thanks for all your he lp,

Tom

From: Tabor, Marilyn [mailto :[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 5:26 PM To: Denise Trine; tmount ford@lpnnrd .org; Foreman, Melissa - NRCS, Co lumbus, NE; [email protected] Subject: RE: Prairie Land RCD Request to Board


Since the grant sponsor is PrairieLand RCD, I do think the request needs to come from Prairie Land RCD. I also am going to need a letter from Lower Platte North NRD saying they want to take the project.

Do you want to leave Pra irieLand RCD as the project sponsor until 10-161 expires December 31,2015 and then if there are funds remaining, transfer to Lower Platte North NRD or do you want to request we change the grant sponsor to Lower Platte North NRD now? I'm on the road Friday. You can call my cell 402-450-2947 if you want to talk . I'm in meetings most of Monday.

Thanks!

Marilyn Tabor Grants Administrator 700 South 16th Street Linco ln NE 68509-4913 402-471-5541

From: Den ise Trine [mailto:[email protected] Sent : Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:01 PM To: Tabor, Marilyn; [email protected] Subject: Re : PrairieLand RCD Request to Board


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Tabor. Marilyn

From: Sent :

Tom Mountford <[email protected]> Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:09 PM

To: Tabor, Mari lyn; Denise Trine; Foreman, Melissa - NRCS, Co lumbus, NE; [email protected]; John Hannah; Matt Bailey

Cc: John Miyoshi Subject: RE: PrairieLand RCD Request to Board

Hi Marilyn,

While I have been reporting to our Board the status of SCWIG & PLRC&D, we haven't had a formal LPNNRD Board motion as of yet to formally accept the ET grant. I see no problem with our Board moving to accept the grant and my plans are to present this at our Projects Committee meeting for a recommendation on July 2"d followed by full Board approva l on Ju ly 13. I will send a letter after the Board takes forma l action.

Thanks for all your he lp,

Tom

From: Tabor, Marilyn [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 5:26 PM To: Denise Tri ne; [email protected]; Foreman, Melissa - NRCS, Co lumbus, NE; [email protected] Subject: RE: Prai rie Land RCD Request to Board


Since the grant sponsor is PrairieLand RCD, I do think the request needs to come from Pra irie Land RCD. I also am going to need a letter from Lower Platte North NRD saying they want to take the project.

Do you want to leave PrairieLand RCD as the project sponsor until 10-161 expires December 31,2015 and then if there are funds remaining, transfer to Lower Platte North NRD or do you want to request we change the grant sponsor to Lower Platte North NRD now? I'm on the road Friday. You can call my cell 402-450-2947 if you want to talk . I'm in meetings most of Monday.

Thanks!


From: Denise Trine [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:01 PM To: Tabor, Marilyn; tmountford@lpnnrd .org Subject: Re: Pra irieLand ReD Request to Board


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Driiierving' NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations

May 22,2015

John Denton Ducks Unlimited 2121 North Webb Road, Suite 309 Grand Island, NE 68803-1751


Marh A, Brohman, Executive Director

Reference: 12-185 - North Platte River Wetlands Conservation

Dear John,

We are in receipt of your May 13, 2015 letter requesting a modification of this project. We understand work on the Watchorn Slough restoration will not be completed due to permitting issues between the landowner and the Army Corp of Engineers. You are requesting to use grant funds for restoration of the recently acquired Anest tract. This property is located within the grant project area and the proposed restoration on Anest will meet objectives of this grant. This restoration will be less expensive, restore more acres and is on property that will be open for public use.

We will take your request to the NET Board at the July 2015 meeting and notify you following the meeting of their decision.


Sincerely,

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pc Mark Brohman

700 S 16th st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233



Dre,erving' NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations

May 22,2015





Dear John,




Sincerely,



pc Mark Brohman




Dre,erving' NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations

May 22,2015





Dear John,




Sincerely,



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DUCKS UNLIMITED

May 13, 2015

Marilyn Tabor Grants Administrator Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 South 16th Street Lincoln NE 68509-491 3

2121 North Webb Road, Suite 309 Grand Island, NE 68803-1 75 1

(308) 384-2788 www,ducks,org

RE: Modification request for 12-1 85 North Platte River Wetlands Conservation

Dear Malilyn:

The 200-acre Watchorn Slough restoration project in Morrill County will not be completed due to a permitting issue between the landowner and the Anny Corps of Engineers prior to initiation of this project by Ducks Unlimited, We would like to request that a new, larger restoration project in Monill County 10 miles NW of this project to take its place, Both projects are located near the North Platte River and possess similar habitat features, '

The Ducks Unlimited Anest tract was purchased in part with NET funds through the completed grant 11-205, but other than new fencing infrastructure and tree removal, restoration of 487-acres of this tract including 130-acres of wet meadow and ephemeral wetland habitat, has not been completed, Many small , ditches drain the numerous ephemeral wetlands on the property, and we would plug those ditches to allow the wetlands to once again hold water. Despite encompassing a larger acreage, the restoration of this project will be less expensive than the Watchorn Siougb project since less dirt work will be involved, and unlike the private Watchorn Slough project, this property is open to the public and will continue to be open to the public upon Platte River Basin Envirorunents taking over ownership in the future, Additionally, this is sti ll a working land since grazing is utilized as a grassland management technique,

I appreciate the consideration of our request.

Sincerely,

John Denton Manager of Conservation Programs - NE & KS Ducks Unlimited jdenton@ducks,org

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DUCKS UNLIMITED

May 13, 2015

Marilyn Tabor Grants Administrator Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 Soutl} 16'" Street Lincoln NE 68509-49 13

2121 North Webb Road, Suite 309 Grand Island, NE 68803-1751

(308) 384-2788 www.ducks.org

RE: Modification request for 12-185 North Platte River Wetlands Conservation

Dear Malilyn:

The 200-acre Watchom Slough restoration project in Morrill County will not be completed due to a permitting issue between the landowner and the Anny Corps of Engineers prior to initiation of tltis project by Ducks Unlimited. We would like to request that a new, larger restoration project in Monill County 10 miles NW of this project to take its place. Both projects are located near the North Platte River and possess similar habitat features . '

The Ducks Unlimited Anest tract was purchased in patl with NET funds through the completed grant 11-205, but other than new fencing infrastructure and tree removal, restoration of 487-acres of this tract including 130-acres of wet meadow and ephemeral wetland habitat, has not been completed. Many small , ditches drain the numerous ephemeral wetlands on the property, and we would plug those ditches to allow the wetlands to once again hold water. Despite encompassing a larger acreage, the restoration of this project will be less expensive than the Watchorn Slough project since less dirt work will be involved, and unlike the private Watchorn Slough project, this property is open to the public and will continue to be open to the public upon Platte River Basin Environments taking over ownership in the future. Additionally, this is still a working land since grazing is utilized as a grassland management technique.

I apprecia te the consideration of our request.

Sincerely,

John Denton Manager of Conservation Programs - NE & KS Ducks Unlimited [email protected]

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May 13, 2015

Marilyn Tabor Grants Administrator Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 Soutl} 16"' Street Lincoln NE 68509-4913

2121 North Webb Road, Suite 309 Grand Island, NE 68803-1751

(308) 384-2788 www.ducks.org

RE: Modification request for 12-185 North Platte River Wetlands Conservation

Dear Marilyn:

The 200-acre Watchom Slough restoration project in Morrill County will not be completed due to a permitting issue between the landowner and the Anny Corps of Engineers prior to initiation of tltis project by Ducks Unlimited. We would like to request that a new, larger restoralion project in MOITill County 10 miles NW of this project to take its place. Both projects are located near the NOlth Platte River and possess similar habitat features . '

The Ducks Unlimited Anest tract was purchased in p31t with NET funds through the completed grant 11-205, but other than new fencing inti'astructure and tree removal, restoration of 487-acres oftltis h'act including 130-acres of wet meadow and epbemeral wetland habitat, has not been completed. Many small ditches drain the numerous ephemeral wetlands on the property, and we would plug those ditches to allow the wetlands to once again hold water. Despite encompassing a larger acreage, the restoration of this project will be less expensive than the Watchorn Slough project since less dirt work will be involved, and unlike the private Watchorn Slough project, this property is open to the public and will continue to be open to the public upon Platte River Basin Environments taking over ownership in the future. Additionally, this is still a working land since grazing is uti lized as a grassland management technique.

I appreci ate the consideration of 0UI' request.

Sincerely,

John Denton Manager of Conservation Programs - NE & KS Ducks Unlimited [email protected]

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NEBRASKA'" for future generations

June 9, 2015

Darol Ellwanger PrairieLand RC&D POBox 350 Madison, NE 68748



Reference: 13-179 Continuous No-till and Soil Health Education

Dear Darol,

We are in receipt of your April 27, 2015 letter requesting to transfer this grant from PrairieLand RC&D to Northeast Nebraska RC&D. We understand PrairieLand RC&D is closing out the non-profit organization. Northeast Nebraska RC&D has written to confirm their interest in managing the final year of this project. We will take your request to the NET Board at the July, 2015 meeting and notify you following the meeting of their decision.


Sincerely,

~!I /}q 0, . If~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541

pc Mark Brohman Jim Rabe, Northeast Nebraska RC&D

700 S 16'h 51 • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233



"Iire5irv;,na NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations

June 9, 2015





Dear Darol,



Sincerely,






"Iire5irv;,na NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations

June 9, 2015





Dear Darol,



Sincerely,





April 27, 2015

P.O. Box 350 Madison, NE 68748

Phone: 402-920-3761

RE: #13-179-3 Continuous No-till and Soil Health Education

To: The Nebraska Environmental Trust Board

Dear,

JUN Oi 2015

Board Chair Henry Rick Brandt, Executive Director Mark Brohman and Advisory Board members,

PrairieLand Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (RC&D) is in the process of closing out our non-profit organization. We are very thankful for the support the Nebraska Environmental Trust has given us in the past to help carry out our projects.

You have just awarded us our ninth year of funding for the statewide continuous notill grant. This is a statewide educational grant addressing the soil health in Nebraska. It started with no-till education for producers (and educators) and has evolved to encompass all areas of soil health, including the use of cover crops and moisture monitoring.

The PrairieLand RC&D Council has been in contact with the Northeast Nebraska RC&D Council regarding the last year of the grant award. They have voted and are willing to take over the sponsorship role for this grant, accept Denise Trine as the person responsible to continue the reporting for the final year and they will assume the financial responsibility of the grant funding and allocations.

We are asking you to consider the transfer of sponsorship for the Continuous No-till and Soil Health Education Grant #13-179-3 from PrairieLand RC&D to Northeast Nebraska RC&D untilit is completed on June 30, 2016.

Sincerely,

A~JI&tLl[C;;J~ Darol Ellwanger . Treasurer, prairieLand' &D

~h~~~ Denise Trine Director, PrairieLand RC&D and No-till Grant Administrator

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April 27, 2015


Phone: 402-920-3761



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lVortheastlVebraska Resource Conservation & Development Council

702 E Park Ave., Plainview, NE 68769-4022 (402) 582-4866 FAX (402) 582-3966 Email- northeastrcdrlilplvwtelco.net; w\vw.ncncrcd.org

Antelope, Cedar, Dixon, Knox, Pierce and Wayne Counties

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Council Board Members Antelope County

Jerry Fields, Tilden Sandy Patton, Brunswick

Susan Fields, Tilden

Cedar County Maurice Ketter, Wynot

Glen Anderson, Coleridge Gary Stapelman, Laurel

Dixon County

Jane Armstrong, Newcastle

Rhonda Kneifl. Newcastle

Bruce Kneifl, Newcastle

Knox County

Janet Gill, Bloomfield Leonard J anovec, Verdigre

Chris Kreycik, Niobrara Pierce County

Dennis Wacker, Osmond

Joan Alexander. Plainview

Judy Rasmussen, Plainview

Wayne County

James Rabe. Winside

Georgia Janssen, Winside

Lin Brurnrnels, Winside

Lewis & Clark NRD Gary Howey, Hartington

Lower Elkhorn NRD

Bob Huntley, NOlfolk Lower Niobrara NRD

Kent Pavlik, Verdel

Upper Elkhorn NRD ____ ,. vacant

Santee Sioux Nation

Mike Crosley, Niobrara Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Larry Wright Sr., Niobrara

Enhanced Level of the Circle of Diamonds

"Award of Excellence"

May 26, 2015

Nebraska Environmental Trust 700 S. 16th St. P.O. Box 94913 Lincoln, NE 68709-4913

Dear Mr. Brohman,

The NOltheast Nebraska Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council is willing to assume the Continuous No-till & Soil Health Education grant #13-179-3 that has been awarded to the PrairieLand RC&D Council. The Nebraska Environmental Trust has been a strong supporter of the work this program has accomplished over the past number of years and the Northeast RC&D wants to see it through its final year. Denise Trine, PrairieLand RC&D staff person, will continue in her capacity on behalf ofthe project.

Thank you again for your confidence and support in the efforts of the Northeast Nebraska RC&D to carry out this project.

Sincerely,

Jim Rabe, President

r~P.~

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer 7 - 41

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Dixon County




Knox County






Wayne County

James Rabe. Winside




Lower Elkhorn NRD


Kent Pavlik, Verdel

Upper Elkhorn NRD ____ • vacant

Santee Sioux Nation





May 26, 2015


Dear Mr. Brohman,



Sincerely,

Jim Rabe, President

r~P.~

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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Dixon County




Knox County






Wayne County

James Rabe. Winside




Lower Elkhorn NRD


Kent Pavlik, Verdel

Upper Elkhorn NRD ____ • vacant

Santee Sioux Nation





May 26, 2015


Dear Mr. Brohman,



Sincerely,

Jim Rabe, President

r~P.~

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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