Learn about rain & bioretention gardens, sustainable landscape design, green roofs, rain harvesting, permeable pavements, and the urban forest.
Faculty with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with support from a USDA grant are developing educational workshops, online learning resources, holding workshops & seminars, developing publications on stormwater, and funding graduate students to further develop our understanding of stormwater related issues. These issues include polluted waterways, erosion, meeting regulations, and creating a ho
04/27/2020
Swimming pool chemicals have harmful impacts on aquatic life. Just 1 pint of chlorine in 20,000 gallons of water is poisonous to fish.
Swimming pool water should always be drained to a sanitary sewer.
ONLY RAIN DOWN A STORM DRAIN!!
04/09/2020
Heat Islands | US EPA EPA's Heat Island Effect Site provides information on heat islands, their impacts, mitigation strategies, related research, a directory of heat island reduction initiatives in U.S. communities, and EPA's Heat Island Reduction Program.
11/14/2019
Don't Drip and Drive!
Stormwater Pollution Automotive Facts:
-Polluted stormwater runoff is the number one water pollutant; One major contributor is automotive oil. Each year nearly 7 million quarts from our vehicles drip onto our streets
-A Washington State University aquatic toxicologist states that “Even brief exposures to motor oil can cause heart problems in developing fish.
- Immediately clean up any chemical spills with an absorbent material such as cat litter. DO NOT HOSE DOWN SPILLS.
- Check all vehicles, motorcycles, boats and other motorized devices for leaks on a regular basis.
- Perform vehicle maintenance in an area where chemicals and fluids cannot be washed into a storm drain.
- Wash vehicles at a full or self-service car wash where used water is recycled and does not generate runoff.
- Drain fluids from vehicles and parts before storing.
10/31/2019
Stormwater pollution is frightening and can have a scary impact on our water quality!!!
Only rain down the storm drain!
10/24/2019
We've mentioned our Sustainable Landscapes Manual, but are you looking for larger scale?
Are you a landscaping professional and interested in learning more about bioretention gardens? Learn more at the following link:
https://omahastormwater.org/download/266/manuals/4182/bioretention-garden-manual-for-contractors.pdf
Are you a home or business owner considering incorporating sustainable practices into your landscaping? Make sure your contractor is green infrastructure savvy!!
10/24/2019
10/22/2019
Omaha Stormwater | Green Infrastructure at Home The City of Omaha Stormwater Program is a comprehensive program comprised of various elements and activities designed to reduce stormwater pollution to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP).
10/10/2019
The Green Revolution Spreading Across Our Rooftops Green roofs can save energy, reduce air pollution and attract residents with their appealing look. Now, cities worldwide are enshrining them into law.
10/04/2019
A Healthy Prescription: The Benefits Of Green Roofs In Healthcare Facilities — Living Architecture Monitor Green roofs can do great things to enhance the patient experience in healthcare facilities offering bottom line opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
07/26/2019
Need a source for native plant info?
Information, plant attributes, and photos of a broad range of plants suited to conditions in Nebraska and the Central Plains region can be found in the link below. http://extensionpubs.unl.edu/publication/9000016368121/nebraska-bioretention-and-rain-garden-plants-guide/
06/28/2019
Clean Up Your Used Fireworks-
It’s not just an unsightly mess. Firework litter can have a real impact on sewers and streets. Make sure that you’re cleaning up the litter so it keeps the neighborhoods looking clean and doesn’t go down the sewer into receiving waters. Remember, stormwater does NOT get filtered before going into lakes and rivers. The City of Kearney is not responsible for firework litter left in the street, the home owners who set them off are.