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NGPC unveils third Aquatic Habitat Plan, lists 71 projects and major restorations across Nebraska
Summary
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission presented a 15-year aquatic habitat plan that lists 71 projects statewide, highlights multi-million-dollar restorations and access work, and identifies funding sources including NET grants, EPA 319 funds and federal cost-share partnerships.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on an online webinar introduced its third Aquatic Habitat Plan, a 15-year framework that lists about 71 projects intended to improve fish habitat and public angler access across the state.
Jeff Jackson, NGPC’s aquatic habitat program manager, said the plan combines previous access and habitat efforts and prioritizes work that can be leveraged with partners. “We've got about 71 projects on this third aquatic habitat plan,” Jackson said.
The plan lists a mix of local access improvements and large-scale restoration efforts. Jackson highlighted several completed or nearly completed projects: a roughly $2,700,000 Omaha-area renovation that added a double ramp, kayak launch, jetties and shoreline groins; a $1,100,000 improvement at…
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