Major Projects

Antelope Valley Project-A flood control, transportation and community revitalization project for Lincoln, partnering the NRD, the City of Lincoln and the University of Nebraska.

Beal Slough-South Lincoln watershed is showcase for latest bio-engineering methods.

Dead Man's Run-Bank stabilization project on UNL's East Campus.

Green Building-Check out our "green" remodeling and new addition!

Homestead Trail-Truly a monumental trail in the making!

MoPac East Trail Extension-Best route being sought from Mopac East to Platte River.

Motocross Project-The NRD is helping to secure grant money to create a motocross track at Lincoln's Abbott Sports Complex.

Platte River Obstruction Removal-Dangerous pilings of miscellaneous materials are being removed from the Platte River.

Stevens Creek Watershed-A floodplain protection/flood management project by the NRD, designed to prepare the watershed east of Lincoln for environmentally sound development.

Wagon Train Lake Watershed-Landowners are getting, in some cases, 90% cost-sharing to install best management practices that help preserve the water quality of Wagon Train Lake.

Wildwood Lake Renovation-The District's largest flood control lake has gotten an extreme makeover!

Wyoming Bridge-The NRD has moved a historic bridge from Otoe County to the Lincoln Saline Wetland Nature Center and restored it to aid public education and appreciation for saline wetlands.