National DAM safety program

This federal Project Grant award of $275,787.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) supports the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NDNR) in improving dam safety across the state. The award will fund activities such as conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance, and implementing critical infrastructure improvements for high-hazard potential dams. These efforts aim to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from potential dam failures by enhancing engineering policies, increasing public awareness, and strengthening the state's dam safety program. As a sub-grantee, NDNR has also completed work for the Nebraska Natural Resources Districts and Western Nebraska under grants administered by the Nebraska Department of Military, further demonstrating its crucial role in statewide natural resource management and disaster preparedness efforts.