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Bob Beduhn, PE Kristen Obermueller
INTRODUCTIONS
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Picture or Color BlockPicture or Color BlockSETTING THE SCENE
1) Water Allocations2) Major Flood3) Involvement
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LAYING THE GROUNDWORK
LEGISLATIVE BILL 962
Allows leases of surface water Changes administration of surface
water rights Establishes a proactive approach to
the integrated management of hydrologically connected groundwater and surface water
Creates funds to direct money to towards the implementation of integrated management plans in fully and over appropriated management plans
NRDs Central Platte NRD South Platte NRD Tri-Basin NRD Twin Platte NRD
COORDINATION PARTNERS
Irrigation Districts Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation
District Nebraska Public Power District Paxton-Hershey Water Company Platte Valley Irrigation District Suburban Irrigation District Thirty Mile Canal Company Western Irrigation District
Other Organizations Colorado Division of Water Resources Colorado Highway Patrol Local fire departments Local governments Local sheriffs National Weather Service Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Nebraska Department of Roads Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Nebraska State Patrol United States Army Corps of Engineers United States Geological Survey
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Identify and address administrative issues
2011 CONTROLLED PILOT PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Obtain permits
Develop template contract
Satisfaction of parties involved
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2013 Flood Produced Near Record Runoff Into Platte River SystemPercent of normal rainfall over
the U.S. West between September 10-16, 2013 (NOAA)
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BeforeSeptember 20, 2013South Platte River at North Platte, NE
AFTERSeptember 21, 2013South Platte River at
North Platte, NE
TELLING THE STORY
NON-TRADITIONAL COMMUNICATION TOOLS
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Accurately assessed river levels to within a half foot at all times, ensuring appropriate public safety measures
Effectively employed a feedback loop with emergency responders, fostering future reliability
Successfully implemented integrated management plan practices
Attenuating peak flows to prevent flooding
Contributing to steady water supply in the river for years to come
Supporting sustainability of endangered wildlife that includes the Whooping Crane, Interior Least Tern and Piping Plover
LASTING BENEFITS
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QUESTIONS?