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The Niobrara River Tour – A Hands-On Approach to Outreach and Risk Identification
Crystal K. Lesmeister, P.E., CFMNebraska Department of Natural ResourcesMay 24, 2012
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About NDNR
The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NDNR) is dedicated to the
sustainable use and proper management of the State’s natural resources.
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About NDNR
• Has responsibilities related to– Groundwater – Surface Water– Integrated Water Management– Floodplain Management– Dam Safety– Planning Assistance– Natural Resources Data Bank
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Concept for Watershed Tour
• Gain a better understanding of how water management decisions are interconnected
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Concept for Watershed Tour
• “In”reach – Team building among Divisions
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Concept for Watershed Tour
• Outreach – Building better relationships with field offices, Natural Resource Districts (NRDs), water use decision makers, the public, etc.
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Concept for Watershed Tour
• Tour one basin each year• Share what we learned: – Brown bag presentations – Create a Basin Atlas
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Why the Niobrara River?
• Variability– Size– Uses– Relationships
• Hot Topics– Appropriations– Flooding
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Tour Overview
Monday – Drive to ChadronTuesday – Hat and Upper WhiteWednesday – Upper NiobraraThursday – Lower NiobraraFriday – Return home
NDNR Main Office
Points of InterestState Park LodgingMotel Lodging
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East Ash Creek
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Toadstool Park
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Stateline Gage
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Box Butte Reservoir
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Mirage Flats Irrigation District
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Merritt Reservoir
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Snake River Falls
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Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge
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National Scenic River Reach
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Norden Chute
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Ainsworth Irrigation District
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Spencer Hydropower Facility
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Confluence with Missouri River
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In Summary
• 5 Days• 20+ Staff Participants• 9 HUC-8 Watersheds• 16 Key Points of Interest• Over 1,000 Road Miles• 535 Niobrara River Miles• Outreach Opportunities – Countless!
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NDNR Products/Benefits
• Increased coordination/involvement with field offices, NRDs, and other local water users
• Gained a better understanding the diverse water uses within a watershed
• Increased teamwork between Divisions
• Delivered brown bag presentations
• Created a Basin Atlas
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Floodplain Management Benefits
• Helped with floodplain project prioritization• Illustrated how other water uses can indirectly
impact floodplain management• Built stronger
relationships
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Questions