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Agenda Item 5. Staff Report a. 2017 Proposed Calendar Pages 5-2 b. Grant Administration Report Pages 5-3 thru 5-20 c. Ferguson House Report Page 5-21 thru 5-26 d. Director’s Report
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Agenda Item 5a. Proposed 2017 Calendar
PROPOSED
2017 CALENDAR Thursday, February 2, or 2/9 2017 1st Quarter Board Meeting Ferguson House, Lincoln
Thursday, April 6, 2017 2nd Quarter Board Meeting Ferguson House, Lincoln
Monday/Tuesday August 7-8, 2017 3rd Quarter Board Meeting
TBA Tuesday, September 5, 2017 General and Recognition Grant Application Deadline Thursday, November 2, 2017 4th Quarter Board Meeting Ferguson House, Lincoln
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Agenda Item 5b. Grant Administration Report
Grant Administration Report
As of January 25, 2016
Late Reports: App Id Sponsor Name Report Due
13-123-2 Nebraska One Box Foundation 7/31/2014 13-155 Habitat for Humanity of Omaha ReStore 10/31/2014 13-159-2 Pheasants Forever, Inc. 4/30/2015 15-157 BOR-UNL 7/31/2015 15-131 BOR-UNL 7/31/2015 15-189 CLEAR Team 7/31/2015 13-164-2 Loup Basin RC&D 7/31/2015 12-188-3 Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District 7/31/2015 14-185 Pheasants Forever, Inc. 7/30/2015 15-174 Quail Forever 9/30/2015
The Grants Administrator has sent reminder letters and/or called each grantee to discuss the late reports. Modifications Approved by Staff:
The following grant modifications were approved by the Executive Director. A copy of the requests and approval letters are included for your review in this section. (Pages 5- 4 through 5-20) App ID Sponsor Name Request
10-161-3 Prairieland RCD/Lower Platte North NRD Budget Modification 13-150 The Groundwater Foundation Budget Modification 13-151 The Groundwater Foundation Budget Modification 13-171 Crane Trust Budget Modification 14-213 Upper Elkhorn NRD - Bazile Budget Modification & 1-year Extension 15-155 CNPPID Budget Modification 15-198 Twin Valley WMA Eastern Republican Budget Modification
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The Nebraska Environmental Trust
erervinq A/ATUi/AL NEBRASKA'" for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman) Executive Director
January 11, 2016
Melissa Foreman Shell Creek Watershed 3276 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601
Reference: 10-161-3 Prairieland RCD - Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Project, Phase 3
Dear Melissa,
We are in receipt of your December 28, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
,530.18 If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
'Y7/l /jq lJ I • / r V{/r r a.Jrrn-
Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrust.org 5 - 4
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
rp,;;5iirvil09 N,~roR'AL NEBR'iSI<A "'for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman) Executive Director
January 11, 2016
Melissa Foreman Shell Creek Watershed 3276 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601
Reference: 10-161-3 Prairieland RCD - Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Project, Phase 3
Dear Melissa,
We are in receipt of your December 28, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
16,991.68
$352,530.18 $0.00 $352,530.18 $352,530.18 $0.00 If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
'Y7/l /jq lJ I , / r V{/r r a.Jrrn-
Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrust.org
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
rp,;;5iirvil09 N,~roR'AL NEBR'iSI<A "'for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman) Executive Director
January 11, 2016
Melissa Foreman Shell Creek Watershed 3276 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601
Reference: 10-161-3 Prairieland RCD - Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Project, Phase 3
Dear Melissa,
We are in receipt of your December 28, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
16,991.68
$352,530.18 $0.00 $352,530.18 $352,530.18 $0.00 If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
'Y7/l /jq lJ I , / r V{/r r a.Jrrn-
Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrust.org
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Date; December 28, 20~5
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Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Project 10-~61-3 Lower Platte North NRD
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The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group/Lower Platte North NRD would like to submit the following transfers between categories;
Transfer $~56.84 from Practice Applications to Supplies/Equipment Transfer $3,655.24 from Personnel to Supplies/Equipment Transfer $7,985.57 from Personnel to Info & Education
The need for these transfers is to be sure that there are enough funds in the budget categories that requests in the 4th Quarter are being charged to to get all categories after this last request to zero. We ask for the budget modifications to reflect the actual expenditures.
Thank you for your consideration ofthese transfers. Please let me know if you will need any additional information pertaining to this request.
Sincerely,
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RE; Funds transfer request
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The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group/Lower Platte North NRD would like to submit the following transfers between categories;
Transfer $~56.84 from Practice Applications to Supplies/Equipment Transfer $3,655.24 from Personnel to Supplies/Equipment Transfer $7,985.57 from Personnel to Info & Education
The need for these transfers is to be sure that there are enough funds in the budget categories that requests in the 4th Quarter are being charged to to get all categories after this last request to zero. We ask for the budget modifications to reflect the actual expenditures.
Thank you for your consideration ofthese transfers. Please let me know if you will need any additional information pertaining to this request.
Sincerely,
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en p me
Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Project 10-~61-3 Lower Platte North NRD
To Whom It May Concern;
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The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group/Lower Platte North NRD would like to submit the following transfers between categories;
Transfer $~56.84 from Practice Applications to Supplies/Equipment Transfer $3,655.24 from Personnel to Supplies/Equipment Transfer $7,985.57 from Personnel to Info & Education
The need for these transfers is to be sure that there are enough funds in the budget categories that requests in the 4th Quarter are being charged to to get all categories after this last request to zero. We ask for the budget modifications to reflect the actual expenditures.
Thank you for your consideration ofthese transfers. Please let me know if you will need any additional information pertaining to this request.
Sincerely,
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NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Marll A . Brohman, Executive Director
December 9,2015
Cindy Kreifels The Groundwater Foundation 3201 Pioneers Blvd, Suite 105 Lincoln, NE 68502
Reference: NET 13-150-3 Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska Phase II
Cindy:
We are in receipt of your November 24, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected below:
Category Amount Modification Modified Budget Disbursed Remaining
Personnel $18,765.53 $3.883.00 $22,648.53 $15,153.42 $7,495.11
Travel $5,267 .96 -$633.00 $4,634.96 $1,955.19 $2,679.77 Mats/Supplies $9,099 .69 -$5,000.00 $4,099.69 $2,398.37 $1,701.32
Prof Services $8,516.40 $0.00 $8,516.40 $6,050.89 $2,465.51
Telephone $705.95 $0.00 $705.95 $705.95 $0.00 Postage $1,629.96 $0.00 $1,629.96 $292.93 $1,337.03
Print/Copying $769.71 $1,750.00 $2,519.71 $724.79 $1,794.92
Info. Tech. $1,047.57 $0.00 $1,047.57 $1,047.57 $0.00 $45,802.77 $0.00 $45,802.77 $28,329.11 $17,473.66
In granting this modification, we consider your letter of request and any attachments as a binding amendment to your grant agreement
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
'YJ/I /jq ~ / , /'~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16"' SI • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402·471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrust.org 5 - 6
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
'Prese,ving N.ATU,rAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A . Brohman, Executive Director
December 9,2015
Cindy Kreifels The Groundwater Foundation 3201 Pioneers Blvd, Suite 105 Lincoln, NE 68502
Reference: NET 13-150-3 Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska Phase II
Cindy:
We are in receipt of your November 24, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected below:
Category Amount Modification Modified Budget Disbursed Remaining
Personnel $18,765.53 $3,883.00 $22,648.53 $15,153.42 $7,495.11
Travel $5,267.96 -$633.00 $4,634.96 $1,955.19 $2,679.77
Mats/Supplies $9,099 .69 -$5,000.00 $4,099.69 $2,398.37 $1,701.32
Prof Services $8,516.40 $0.00 $8,516.40 $6,050.89 $2,465 .51
Telephone $705.95 $0.00 $705.95 $705 .95 $0.00
Postage $1,629.96 $0.00 $1,629.96 $292.93 $1,337.03
Print/Copying $769.71 $1,750.00 $2,519.71 $724.79 $1,794.92
Info. Tech. $1,047.57 $0.00 $1,047.57 $1,047.57 $0.00
$45,802.77 $0.00 $45,802.77 $28,329.11 $17,473.66
In granting this modification, we consider your letter of request and any attachments as a binding amendment to your grant agreement
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
'y}!1 /Jq ~I • /'~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
7005 16U' 5t • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402·471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrust.org
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
rp,ese,ving N.ATU!rAL NEBRASKA"" for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Marl~ A. Brohman, Executive Director
December 9, 2015
Cindy Kreifels The Groundwater Foundation 3201 Pioneers Blvd, Suite 105 Lincoln, NE 68502
Reference: NET 13-150-3 Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska Phase II
Cindy:
We are in receipt of your November 24, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected below:
Category Amount Modification Modified Budget Disbursed Remaining
Personnel $18,765.53 $3,883.00 $22,648.53 $15,153.42 $7,495.11 Travel $5,267.96 -$633 .00 $4,634.96 $1,955.19 $2,679.77
Mats/Supplies $9,099.69 -$5,000.00 $4,099.69 $2,398.37 $1,701.32
Prof Services $8,516.40 $0.00 $8,516.40 $6,050.89 $2,465.51
Telephone $705.95 $0.00 $705.95 $705.95 $0.00 Postage $1,629.96 $0.00 $1,629.96 $292.93 $1,337.03 Print/Copying $769.71 $1,750.00 $2,519.71 $724.79 $1,794.92
Info. Tech. $1,047.57 $0.00 $1,047.57 $1,047.57 $0.00 $45,802.77 $0.00 $45,802.77 $28,329.11 $17,473.66
In granting this modification, we consider your letter of request and any attachments as a binding amendment to your grant agreement
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
Y7Il /Jq ~I • /'~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
7005 16U' 5t • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln. NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrust.org
November 24, 2015
Mark Brohman Marilyn Tabor Nebraska Environmental Trust POBox 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913
RE : Grant #13-150-3, Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska
Dear Mark and Marilyn,
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In a recent review of the Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska (GGAN) program, The Groundwater Foundation staff has developed an approach to complete the project in an efficient and effective way, In order to implement the process to complete the project, The Groundwater Foundation is requesting a budget modification, (Attached) Line item justifications for the modification are included in the attachment,
After working with the GGAN communities over the past couple of years, these overarching observances justify the proposed budget modification,
• Many small community water departments do not have the personnel to start education/outreach initiatives in their communities and welcome the Groundwater Foundation staff to assist in setting up awareness activities,
• The need for program materials depends greatly on the communities with which we work, Some have preferred specific items such as rain gauges or shower timers, others feel that brochures/flyers are more effective, In the fina l push to move communities to a point of sustainability, communities have requested brochures/flyers be printed to set them up for success,
Thank you for your consideration of the proposed budget modification, Please contact either Jane or me if you have any questions or need additional information,
Sincerely,
~~~ Executive Vice President
3201 Pioneers Blvd, Su ite 105 I Lincoln, NE 68502-5693 I www,groundwater,org Phone: 402-434-2740 I Fax: 402-434-2742 I Toll free: 1-800-858-4844 5 - 7
November 24, 2015
Mark Brohman Marilyn Tabor Nebraska Environmental Trust POBox 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913
RE: Grant #13-150-3, Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska
Dear Mark and Marilyn,
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In a recent review of the Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska (GGAN) program, The Groundwater Foundation staff has developed an approach to complete the project in an efficient and effective way. In order to implement the process to complete the project, The Groundwater Foundation is requesting a budget modification. (Attached) Line item justifications for the modification are included in the attachment.
After working with the GGAN communities over the past couple of years, these overarching observances justify the proposed budget modification.
• Many small community water departments do not have the personnel to start education/outreach initiatives in their communities and welcome the Groundwater Foundation staff to assist in setting up awareness activities.
• The need for program materials depends greatly on the communities with which we work. Some have preferred specific items such as rain gauges or shower timers, others feel that brochures/flyers are more effect ive. In the final push to move communities to a point of sustainability, communities have requested brochures/flyers be printed to set them up for success.
Thank you for your consideration of the proposed budget modification. Please contact either Jane or me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
~~~ Executive Vice President
3201 Pioneers Blvd. 5uite 105 I Lincoln, NE 68502-5693 I www.groundwater.org Phone: 402-434-2740 I Fax: 402-434-2742 I Toll free: 1-800-858-4844
November 24, 2015
Mark Brohman Marilyn Tabor Nebraska Environmental Trust POBox 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913
RE: Grant #13-150-3, Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska
Dear Mark and Marilyn,
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In a recent review of the Growing Groundwater Awareness in Nebraska (GGAN) program, The Groundwater Foundation staff has developed an approach to complete the project in an efficient and effective way. In order to implement the process to complete the project, The Groundwater Foundation is requesting a budget modification. (Attached) Line item justifications for the modification are included in the attachment.
After working with the GGAN communities over the past couple of years, these overarch ing observances justify the proposed budget modification.
• Many small community water departments do not have the personnel to start education/outreach initiatives in their communities and welcome the Groundwater Foundation staff to assist in setting up awareness activities.
• The need for program materials depends greatly on the communities with which we work. Some have preferred specific items such as rain gauges or shower timers, others feel that brochures/flyers are more effective. In the final push to move communities to a point of sustainabi lity, communities have requested brochures/flyers be printed to set them up for success.
Thank you for your consideration of the proposed budget modification. Please contact either Jane or me if you have any questions or need additiona l information.
Sincerely,
~~~ Executive Vice President
3201 Pioneers Blvd. 5uite 105 I Lincoln, NE 68502-5693 I www.groundwater.org Phone: 402-434-2740 I Fax: 402-434-2742 I Toll free : 1-800-858-4844
PROPOSED BUDGET MODIFICATION Budget Line Item Increase or Decrease Reason
Personnel $3,883.00 Working with communities is a time consuming endeavor. While the work is going well, it does take more time than originally anticipated. In order to ensure a successful completion of the project, The Groundwater Foundation believes more time wi ll be needed.
Travel $633.00 In estimating the trips to communities still needed to successfully complete the project, The Groundwater Foundation can easily decrease the travel budget by this amount.
Program Materials $5,000.00 Three things have come into play with this line item in the budget. 1) The Groundwater Foundation was able to develop and purchase a wide variety of materials to utilize in the community to raise awareness about groundwater for less dollars than originally estimated. 2) Over the course of working with the communities, it has become apparent that communities respond best when Groundwater Foundation staff can provide onsite services in addition to a few visual prompts (program materials). Therefore, the Foundation believes that spending these dollars elsewhere is in the best interest of the project. 3) The Groundwater Foundation has developed many effective online tools (i.e. mobile apps) that have replace traditional give-aways.
Printing/Copying $1,750.00 One of the most sought after tools by communities are flyers/brochures that The Groundwater Foundation has been able to provide that help citizens understand groundwater's role in their community. These have been developed and will need to be printed and distributed in the communities.
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PROPOSED BUDGET MODIFICATION Budget Line Item Increase or Decrease Reason
Personnel $3,883.00 Working with communities is a time consuming endeavor. While the work is going well, it does take more time than originally anticipated. In order to ensure a successful completion of the project, The Groundwater Foundation believes more time will be needed.
Travel $633.00 In estimating the trips to communities still needed to successfully complete the project, The Groundwater Foundation can easily decrease the travel budget by this amount.
Program Materials $5,000.00 Three things have come into play with this line item in the budget. 1) The Groundwater Foundation was able to develop and purchase a wide variety of materials to utilize in the community to raise awareness about groundwater for less dollars than originally estimated. 2) Over the course of working with the communities, it has become apparent that communities respond best when Groundwater Foundation staff can provide onsite services in addition to a few visual prompts (program materials) . Therefore, the Foundation believes that spending these dollars elsewhere is in the best interest of the project. 3) The Groundwater Foundation has developed many effective online tools (i.e. mobile apps) that have replace traditional give-aways.
Printing/Copying $1,750.00 One of the most sought after tools by communities are flyers/brochures that The Groundwater Foundation has been able to provide that help citizens understand groundwater's role in their community. These have been developed and will need to be printed and distributed in the communities.
PROPOSED BUDGET MODIFICATION Budget Line Item Increase or Decrease Reason
Personnel $3,883.00 Working with communities is a time consuming endeavor. While the work is going well, it does take more time than originally anticipated. In order to ensure a successfu l completion of the project, The Groundwater Foundation believes more time wi ll be needed.
Travel $633.00 In estimating the trips to communities still needed to successfully complete the project, The Groundwater Foundation can easily decrease the travel budget by this amount.
Program Materials $5,000.00 Three things have come into play with this line item in the budget. 1) The Groundwater Foundation was able to develop and purchase a wide variety of materials to utilize in the community to raise awareness about groundwater for less dollars than originally estimated. 2) Over the course of working with the communities, it has become apparent that communities respond best when Groundwater Foundation staff can provide onsite services in addition to a few visual prompts (program materials). Therefore, the Foundation believes that spend ing these dollars elsewhere is in the best interest of the project. 3) The Groundwater Foundation has developed many effective online tools (i.e. mobile apps) that have replace traditional give-aways.
Printing/Copying $1,750.00 One of the most sought after tools by communities are flyers/brochures that The Groundwater Foundation has been able to provide that help citizens understand groundwater's role in their community. These have been developed and will need to be printed and distributed in the communities.
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
rp;e;e,v;,ng N,~TU''Al NEBR/ISKA" for fllttlre generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A . Bmhman, Executive Di,"edOl"
December 9, 2015
Cindy Kreifels The Groundwater Foundation 3201 Pioneers Blvd, Suite 105 Lincoln, NE 68502
Reference: NET 13-151-3 Hydrogeology: Water for the World
Cindy:
We are in receipt of your November 24, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected below:
Category Amount Modification Modified Budget Disbursed Remaining
Personnel $27,559.83 -$4,595.00 $22,964.83 $14,627.95 $8,336.88
Trave l $275.00 $630.00 $905.00 $275.00 $630.00
Mats/Supplies $486.03 $486.03 $135.53 $350.50
Prof Services $3,148.42 $3,500.00 $6,648.42 $1,231.97 $5,416.45
Telephone $279.67 $279.67 $279.67 $0.00
Postage $1,161.71 $1,161.71 $590.75 $570.96
Print/Copying $1,973.22 $465.00 $2,438.22 $1,112.04 $1,326.18
Info. Tech. $1,791.96 $1,791.96 $1,791.96 $0.00
$36,675.84 $0.00 $36,675.84 $20,044.87 $16,630.97
In granting this modification, we consider your letter of request and any attachments as a binding amendment to your grant agreement
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
YlII /Jq ~/ , I'~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman 700 S 16th SI • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913
Phone: 402·471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233 INWW "environ menta Itrust.org
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The Nebraska Environmental Trust
servinq NATUI1At NEBRASKA'" for fllttlre generations P ete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A . Brohman, Executive Dj,"ectOl"
December 9, 2015
Cindy Kreifels The Groundwater Foundation 3201 Pioneers Blvd, Suite 105 Lincoln, NE 68502
Reference: NET 13-151-3 Hydrogeology: Water for the World
Cindy:
We are in receipt of your November 24, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected below:
Category Amount Modification Modified Budget Disbursed R,emain ing
Personnel $27,559.83 -$4,595.00 $22,964.83 $14,627.95 $8,336.88
Trave l $275.00 $630.00 $905.00 $275.00 $630.00
Mats/Supplies $486.03 $486.03 $135.53 $350.50
Prof Services $3,148.42 $3,500.00 $6,648.42 $1,231.97 $5,416.45
Telephone $279.67 $279.67 $279.67 $0.00
Postage $1,161.71 $1,161.71 $590.75 $570.96
Print/Copying $1,973.22 $465.00 $2,438.22 $1,112.04 $1,326.18
Info. Tech. $1,791.96 $1,791.96 $1,791.96 $0.00
$36,675.84 $0.00 $36,675.84 $20,044.87 $16,630.97
In granting this modification, we consider your letter of request and any attachments as a binding amendment to your grant agreement
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
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I '~ {-;;Jrn.-Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman 700 S 16th 51 • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913
Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402·471-8233 INWW. envi ron me nta !trust. 0 rg
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
Servinq /lAW/tAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations Pete Ricketts , Governor
Mark A . Brohman, Executive Di/"eclol-
December 9, 2015
Cindy Kreifels The Groundwater Foundation 3201 Pioneers Blvd, Suite 105 Lincoln, NE 68502
Reference: NET 13-151-3 Hydrogeology: Water for the World
Cindy:
We are in receipt of your November 24, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected below:
Category Amount Modification Modified Budget Disbursed Remain ing
Personnel $27,559.83 -$4,595.00 $22,964.83 $14,627.95 $8,336.88
Travel $275.00 $630.00 $905.00 $275.00 $630.00
Mats/Supplies $486.03 $486.03 $135 .53 $350.50
Prof Services $3,148.42 $3,500.00 $6,648.42 $1,231.97 $5,416.45
Telephone $279.67 $279.67 $279.67 $0.00
Postage $1,161.71 $1,161.71 $590.75 $570.96
Print/Copying $1,973.22 $465.00 $2,438.22 $1,112.04 $1,326.18
Info. Tech. $1,791.96 $1,791.96 $1,791.96 $0.00
$36,675.84 $0.00 $36,675.84 $20,044.87 $16,630.97
In granting this modification, we consider your letter of request and any attachments as a binding amendment to your grant agreement
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
'---!7/l /JQ ~ I , I '~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman 700 S 16th 51 • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913
Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233 lNWW.environmentaltrust.org
November 24, 2015
Mark Brohman Marilyn Tabor Nebraska Environmental Trust POBox 94913 Linco ln, NE 68509-4913
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RE: Grant 1113-151-3, Hydrogeology: Water for the World
Dear Mark and Mari lyn,
The Groundwater Foundation is asking you to consider a budget modification for grant #13-151-3, Hydrogeology: Water for the World . The proposed changes will facilitate coaches and event supervisors, ultimate ly enabling more teams to compete in the event.
The Groundwater Foundation proposes lowering personnel in order to trave l to the two regional tournaments in Nebraska; host the software; and, print event information for tournament directors and coaches.
Details of the proposed budget modification:
Budget Line Item Increase or Decrease Reason Personnel $4,595.00 Less personnel will be needed in this third and
final year given previous work with coaches/event supervisors
Trave l $630.00 Travel to NE regional Science Olympiad tournaments
Professional Services $3,500.00 Hosting of the software for the upcoming tournament season
Printing/ Copying $465.00 Printing costs to ensure event supervisors/coaches have the information needed to run the event
Thank you for your consideration of the budget modification request. Please contact either Jane or me if you have questions or need additional information.
Executive Vice President
3201 Pioneers Blvd. Suite 105 I Lincoln, NE 68502-5693 I www.groundwater.org Phone: 402-434-2740 I Fax: 402-434-2742 I Toll free: 1-800-858-4844 5 - 10
November 24, 2015
Mark Brohman Marilyn Tabor Nebraska Environmental Trust POBox 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913
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RE: Grant 1113-151-3, Hydrogeology: Water for the World
Dear Mark and Marilyn,
The Groundwater Foundation is asking you to consider a budget modification for grant 1113-151-3, Hydrogeology: Water for the World. The proposed changes will facilitate coaches and event supervisors, ultimately enabling more teams to compete in the event.
The Groundwater Foundation proposes lowering personnel in order to travel to the two regional tournaments in Nebraska; host the software; and, print event information for tournament directors and coaches.
Details of the proposed budget modification:
Budget Line Item Increase or Decrease Reason Personnel $4,595.00 Less personnel will be needed in this third and
final year given previous work with coaches/event supervisors
Travel $630.00 Travel to NE regional Science Olympiad tournaments
Professional Services $3,500.00 Hosting of the software for the upcoming tournament season
Printing/Copying $465.00 Printing costs to ensure event supervisors/coaches have the information needed to run the event
Thank you for your consideration of the budget modification request. Please contact either Jane or me if you have questions or need additional information.
Cindy Krei I Executive Vice President
3201 Pioneers Blvd. Suite 105 I Lincoln, NE 68502-5693 I www.groundwater.org Phone: 402-434-2740 I Fax: 402-434-2742 I Toll free: 1-800-858-4844
November 24, 2015
Mark Brohman Marilyn Tabor Nebraska Environmental Trust POBox 94913 Lincoln, NE 68509-4913
RE: Grant 1/13-151-3, Hydrogeology: Water for the World
Dear Mark and Marilyn,
The Groundwater Foundation is asking you to consider a budget modification for grant 1/13-151-3, Hydrogeology: Water for the World . The proposed changes will facilitate coaches and event supervisors, ultimately enabling more teams to compete in the event.
The Groundwater Foundation proposes lowering personnel in order to travel to the two regional tournaments in Nebraska; host the software; and, print event information for tournament directors and coaches.
Details of the proposed budget modification:
Budget Line Item Increase or Decrease Reason Personnel $4,595.00 Less personnel will be needed in this third and
final year given previous work with coaches/event supervisors
Travel $630.00 Travel to NE regional Science Olympiad tournaments
Professional Services $3,500.00 Hosting of the software for the upcoming tournament season
Printing/Copying $465.00 Printing costs to ensure event supervisors/coaches have the information needed to run the event
Thank you for your consideration of the budget modification request. Please contact either Jane or me if you have questions or need additional information.
~y, t£/~ CindYK~ Executive Vice President
3201 Pioneers Blvd. Suite 105 I Lincoln, NE 68502-5693 I www.groundwater.org Phone: 402-434-2740 I Fax: 402-434-2742 I Toll free: 1-800-858-4844
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
tpiCiervj"9 N,4TUR'AL NEBRASKA'" for futHre generations
November 5, 2015
Brice Krohn Platte River Whooping Crane Trust 6611 Whooping Crane Trust Wood River NE 68883
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
Reference: NET 13-171 REACH - Research Experience to Achieve Conservation of Habitat
Dear Mary
We are in receipt of your October 28, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table. We understand that as this grant wraps up you may need to shift additional funding to Personnel from the Travel, Lodging and Meals categories.
Thank you for providing this information to us. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Y'/// /JQ () /. , /r\'wr I~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
700 S 16'" st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln. NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrustorg 5 - 11
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
tpiCiervj"9 N,4TUR'AL NEBRASKA'" for futHre generations
November 5, 2015
Brice Krohn Platte River Whooping Crane Trust 6611 Whooping Crane Trust Wood River NE 68883
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
Reference: NET 13-171 REACH - Research Experience to Achieve Conservation of Habitat
Dear Mary
We are in receipt of your October 28, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table. We understand that as this grant wraps up you may need to shift additional funding to Personnel from the Travel, Lodging and Meals categories.
Thank you for providing this information to us. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Y'/// /JQ () /. , /r\'wr I~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
700 S 16'" st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln. NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrustorg
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
tpiCiervj"9 N,4TUR'AL NEBRASKA'" for futHre generations
November 5, 2015
Brice Krohn Platte River Whooping Crane Trust 6611 Whooping Crane Trust Wood River NE 68883
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
Reference: NET 13-171 REACH - Research Experience to Achieve Conservation of Habitat
Dear Mary
We are in receipt of your October 28, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table. We understand that as this grant wraps up you may need to shift additional funding to Personnel from the Travel, Lodging and Meals categories.
Thank you for providing this information to us. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Y'/// /JQ () /. , /r\'wr I~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
700 S 16'" st • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln. NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrustorg
October 28, 2015
Marilyn Tabor Grants Administrator Nebraska Environmental nust 700 South 16th Street Lincoln, NE 68509
Dear Marilyn,
Ensuring a future for North America's Cranes
Trustees: Van Korell , Tom Dougherty and Doug Curry 6611 W Whooping Crane Drive
Wood River, NE 68883 p , 308.384.4633 f. 308.384 .7209
cranetrust.org
The Crane Trust is requesting a budget reallocation of the Crane Trust's "REACH (Research Experience to Achieve Conservation of Habitat) grant (NET 13-171 -2). The request would allow for approximately foW' thousand of the seven thousand dollars cWl'ently in the Vehicle category to be reallocated to the Equipment & Supplies category, while the remaining funds reallocated to the Personnel category. The Crane Trust pW'chased a truck and UTV on the last periodic repOlt, which satisfies oW' needs from this category, but funds remain in the category. The remaining funds in the Travel, Lodging, and Meals category may not be entirely utilized at the end of the grant; it will ultimately depend upon the statistical, GIS training and tow' that is cWl'ently being scheduled. The Crane Trust would like to ask, that if remaining funds are in the Travel, Lodging, and Meals category, that they may be used in the Personnel category or as directed by NET,
The Crane Trust greatly appreciates your consideration regarding the reallocation request and please contact me with any questions .
Sincerely,
Brice Krohn Senior Director
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October 28, 2015
Marilyn Tabor Grants Administrator Nebraska Environmental Tmst 700 South 16th Street Lincoln, NE 68509
Dear Marilyn,
Ensuring a future for North America's Cranes
Trustees: Van Kore ll , Tom Dougherty and Doug Curry 6611 W Whooping Crane Drive
Wood River, NE 68883 p , 308.384.4633 f. 308.384.7209
cranetrust.org
The Crane Trust is requesting a budget reallocation of the Crane Trust's "REACH (Research Experience to Achieve Conservation of Habitat) grant (NET 13-171 -2). The request would allow for approximately foW' thousand of the seven thousand dollars cWTently in the Vehicle category to be reallocated to the Equipment & Supplies category, while the remaining funds reallocated to the Personnel category. The Crane Trust pW'chased a truck and UTV on the last periodic repOlt, which satisfies our needs from this category, but funds remain in the category. The remaining funds in the Travel, Lodging, and Meals category may not be entirely utilized at the end of the grant; it will ultimately depend upon the statistical, GIS training and tow' that is cW'l'ently being scheduled. The Crane Trust would like to ask, that if remaining funds are in the Travel, Lodging, and Meals category, that they may be used in the Personnel category or as directed by NET,
The Crane Trust greatly appreciates your consideration regarding the reallocation request and please contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Brice Krohn Senior Director
October 28, 2015
Marilyn Tabor Grants Administrator Nebraska Environmental Tmst 700 Soutb 16tb Street Lincoln, NE 68509
Dear Marilyn,
Ensuring a future for North America's Cranes
Trustees: Van Korell , Tom Dougherty and Doug Curry 6611 W Whooping Crane Drive
Wood River, NE 68883 p , 308,384.4633 f. 308.384.7209
cranetrust.org
The Crane Trust is requesting a budget reallocation of the Crane Trust's "REACH (Research Experience to Achieve Conservation of Habitat) grant (NET 13-171 -2). The request would allow for approximately four thousand of the seven thousand dollars cWTently in the Vehicle category to be reallocated to the Equipment & Supplies category, while the remaining funds reallocated to tbe Personnel category. The Crane Trust purchased a truck and UTV on tbe last periodic repOlt, which satisfies our needs from tbis category, but funds remain in tbe category. The remaining funds in the Travel, Lodging, and Meals category may not be entirely utilized at the end of the grant; it will ultimately depend upon the statistical, GIS training and tow' that is cWTently being scheduled. The Crane Trust would like to ask, that if remaining funds are in the Travel, Lodging, and Meals category, that they may be used in the Personnel category or as directed by NET,
The Crane Trust greatly appreciates your consideration regarding the reallocation request and please contact me with any questions .
Sincerely,
Brice Krohn Senior Director
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
",Vj'ng AIATURALNEBllASKA ~ for future generations
January 11, 2016
Dennis Schueth 301 N Harrison Street O'Neill, NE 68763
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
Reference: 14-213-2 Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan
Dear Dennis,
We are in receipt of your January 4, 2016 request for a one-year extension and budget modifications. Staff approves the extension to June 30, 2017 and shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
t.YJ// /Iq ~ I • /'~ r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16'" St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentartrust.org 5 - 13
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
",Vj'ng AIATURALNEBllASKA ~ for future generations
January 11, 2016
Dennis Schueth 301 N Harrison Street O'Neill, NE 68763
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
Reference: 14-213-2 Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan
Dear Dennis,
We are in receipt of your January 4, 2016 request for a one-year extension and budget modifications. Staff approves the extension to June 30, 2017 and shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
t.YJ// /Iq ~ I • /'~ r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16'" St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentartrust.org
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
",Vj'ng AIATURALNEBllASKA ~ for future generations
January 11, 2016
Dennis Schueth 301 N Harrison Street O'Neill, NE 68763
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
Reference: 14-213-2 Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan
Dear Dennis,
We are in receipt of your January 4, 2016 request for a one-year extension and budget modifications. Staff approves the extension to June 30, 2017 and shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please call our office at (402) 471-5409.
Sincerely,
t.YJ// /Iq ~ I • /'~ r~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16'" St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentartrust.org
Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant Extension and Fund Transfer Request
Grant 10: 14-213-2 Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan
Extension request length: 1 year
Transfer of Funds amount: $8,052.12 from the "irrigation demonstration sites" category to be distributed among
the other categories
Extension amount: $34,058.68
Transfer of Funds: The Bazile Groundwater Management Area project has been utilizing NET grant funds to
provide cost-share for producers to try crop tissue analysis and to install flowmeters. We have had good interest
in these and would like to request a transfer offunds between categories to approve the final few applications
(~$1,459.60 for crop tissue analysis and ~$1,098.48 for flowmeter installation). We have also teamed up with
UNL's Water Lab to gain more insight from our deep vadose sampling project and would like to conduct additional
analysis this year (will exceed original budget by ~$5,494.04). For these categories, we would like to request
moving funds from the "irrigation demonstration sites" category to the "crop tissue analysis", "flowmeters" and
"vadose zone sampling" categories in an estimated amount of $8,052.12. This estimated amount could fluctuate
as the cost ofthe crop tissue analysis and flowmeter installation may be somewhat more or less than estimated.
Grant Extension: The "Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan" is requesting a grant extension for the funds
remaining in the "Irrigation Demonstration Sites" category in the amount of $34,058.68. This grant was awarded
in April 2014 with the goals of establishing agricultural demonstration sites to showcase during educational field
days for the duration of the two year grant and beyond. With planting season starting in May, the April NET
award did not allow us time to establish demonstration projects for the 2014 season. Instead, we worked with
area producers who are very progressive and were willing to share their experiences with new irrigation and
variable rate fertilizer application technology. We toured these farms in June 2015 and had good participation
from local residents. We have used NET funds to help fund these sites and equipment purchases and will tour the
same farms in 2016. The Natural Resources Districts would like to establish additional agricultural demonstration
sites that will carry the Bazile Groundwater Management Area project into the future. We have spent time
working with UNL extension educators and had two projects drafted in 2015, but due to weather and timing of
harvest these projects did not work out for the 2015 season. We would like to request extending our grant for an
additional year to allow time to establish these additional demonstration sites. The estimated amount to be
extended is $34,058.68.
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Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant Extension and Fund Transfer Request
Grant 10: 14-213-2 Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan
Extension request length: 1 year
Transfer of Funds amount: $8,052.12 from the "irrigation demonstration sites" category to be distributed among
the other categories
Extension amount: $34,058.68
Transfer of Funds: The Bazile Groundwater Management Area project has been utilizing NET grant funds to
provide cost-share for producers to try crop tissue analysis and to install flowmeters. We have had good interest
in these and would like to request a transfer offunds between categories to approve the final few applications
(~$1,459.60 for crop tissue analysis and ~$1,098.48 for flowmeter installation). We have also teamed up with
UNL's Water Lab to gain more insight from our deep vadose sampling project and would like to conduct additional
analysis this year (will exceed original budget by ~$5,494.04). For these categories, we would like to request
moving funds from the "irrigation demonstration sites" category to the "crop tissue analysis", "flowmeters" and
"vadose zone sampling" categories in an estimated amount of $8,052.12. This estimated amount could fluctuate
as the cost ofthe crop tissue analysis and flowmeter installation may be somewhat more or less than estimated.
Grant Extension: The "Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan" is requesting a grant extension for the funds
remaining in the "Irrigation Demonstration Sites" category in the amount of $34,058.68. This grant was awarded
in April 2014 with the goals of establishing agricultural demonstration sites to showcase during educational field
days for the duration of the two year grant and beyond. With planting season starting in May, the April NET
award did not allow us time to establish demonstration projects for the 2014 season. Instead, we worked with
area producers who are very progressive and were willing to share their experiences with new irrigation and
variable rate fertilizer application technology. We toured these farms in June 2015 and had good participation
from local residents. We have used NET funds to help fund these sites and equipment purchases and will tour the
same farms in 2016. The Natural Resources Districts would like to establish additional agricultural demonstration
sites that will carry the Bazile Groundwater Management Area project into the future. We have spent time
working with UNL extension educators and had two projects drafted in 2015, but due to weather and timing of
harvest these projects did not work out for the 2015 season. We would like to request extending our grant for an
additional year to allow time to establish these additional demonstration sites. The estimated amount to be
extended is $34,058.68.
Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant Extension and Fund Transfer Request
Grant 10: 14-213-2 Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan
Extension request length: 1 year
Transfer of Funds amount: $8,052.12 from the "irrigation demonstration sites" category to be distributed among
the other categories
Extension amount: $34,058.68
Transfer of Funds: The Bazile Groundwater Management Area project has been utilizing NET grant funds to
provide cost-share for producers to try crop tissue analysis and to install flowmeters. We have had good interest
in these and would like to request a transfer offunds between categories to approve the final few applications
(~$1,459.60 for crop tissue analysis and ~$1,098.48 for flowmeter installation). We have also teamed up with
UNL's Water Lab to gain more insight from our deep vadose sampling project and would like to conduct additional
analysis this year (will exceed original budget by ~$5,494.04). For these categories, we would like to request
moving funds from the "irrigation demonstration sites" category to the "crop tissue analysis", "flowmeters" and
"vadose zone sampling" categories in an estimated amount of $8,052.12. This estimated amount could fluctuate
as the cost ofthe crop tissue analysis and flowmeter installation may be somewhat more or less than estimated.
Grant Extension: The "Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan" is requesting a grant extension for the funds
remaining in the "Irrigation Demonstration Sites" category in the amount of $34,058.68. This grant was awarded
in April 2014 with the goals of establishing agricultural demonstration sites to showcase during educational field
days for the duration of the two year grant and beyond. With planting season starting in May, the April NET
award did not allow us time to establish demonstration projects for the 2014 season. Instead, we worked with
area producers who are very progressive and were willing to share their experiences with new irrigation and
variable rate fertilizer application technology. We toured these farms in June 2015 and had good participation
from local residents. We have used NET funds to help fund these sites and equipment purchases and will tour the
same farms in 2016. The Natural Resources Districts would like to establish additional agricultural demonstration
sites that will carry the Bazile Groundwater Management Area project into the future. We have spent time
working with UNL extension educators and had two projects drafted in 2015, but due to weather and timing of
harvest these projects did not work out for the 2015 season. We would like to request extending our grant for an
additional year to allow time to establish these additional demonstration sites. The estimated amount to be
extended is $34,058.68.
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
rare",v;"a NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
November 12, 2015
Marcia Trompke Central Nebraska PPID 1400 S Dewey North Platte, NE 69103
Reference: NET 15-155- Centralized Water Use Database for Irrigation Water Management in CNPPID
Dear Marcia,
We are in receipt of your request for budget modifications for this grant. We understand that the budget categories were set up to accommodate the General Manager's ability to sign equipment requisitions. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected in the table below to shift funds from Communication and Rain Gauges to Station Equipment.
Station Equipment $46,800.00 $7,332.00 $54,132.00 $51,907.50 $2,224.50
Communication $312.00 ($312.00) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Web Hosting $1,248.00 $1,248.00 $1,152.00 $96.00
Rain Gauges $7,020.00 ($7,020.00) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Program Interface to Central Software $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00
$61,380.00 $0.00 $61,380.00 $53,059.50 $8,320.50
Thank you for providing this information to us. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Y7/1 /10 ?J I • /r~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
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The Nebraska Environmental Trust
rpi€Sii,v;ng NATW'AL "EBR,\SKA'" for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
November 12, 2015
Marcia Trompke Central Nebraska PPID 1400 S Dewey North Platte, NE 69103
Reference: NET 15-155- Centralized Water Use Database for Irrigation Water Management in CNPPID
Dear Marcia,
We are in receipt of your request for budget modifications for this grant. We understand that the budget categories were set up to accommodate the General Manager's ability to sign equipment requisitions. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected in the table below to shift funds from Communication and Rain Gauges to Station Equipment.
Station Equipment $46,800.00 $7,332.00 $54,132.00 $51,907.50 $2,224.50
Communication $312.00 ($312.00) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Web Hosting $1,248.00 $1,248.00 $1,152.00 $96.00
Rain Gauges $7,020.00 ($7,020.00) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Program Interface to Central Software $6,000.00 ..... $6,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00
$61,380.00 $0.00 $61,380.00 $53,059.50 $8,320.50
Thank you for providing this information to us. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Y7/1 /10 ?J I • /r~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
rpi€Sii,v;ng NATW'AL "EBR,\SKA'" for future generations Pete Ricketts, Governor
Mark A. Brohman, Executive Director
November 12, 2015
Marcia Trompke Central Nebraska PPID 1400 S Dewey North Platte, NE 69103
Reference: NET 15-155- Centralized Water Use Database for Irrigation Water Management in CNPPID
Dear Marcia,
We are in receipt of your request for budget modifications for this grant. We understand that the budget categories were set up to accommodate the General Manager's ability to sign equipment requisitions. Staff approves the budget modifications as reflected in the table below to shift funds from Communication and Rain Gauges to Station Equipment.
Station Equipment $46,800.00 $7,332.00 $54,132.00 $51,907.50 $2,224.50
Communication $312.00 ($312.00) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Web Hosting $1,248.00 $1,248.00 $1,152.00 $96.00
Rain Gauges $7,020.00 ($7,020.00) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Program Interface to Central Software $6,000.00 ..... $6,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00
$61,380.00 $0.00 $61,380.00 $53,059.50 $8,320.50
Thank you for providing this information to us. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Y7/1 /10 ?J I • /r~ {~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
C Dr,ese.rvirla NATURAL NEBRASKA'M far future generatians
Project 15-155
Julyl to September 30,2015 PERIODIC REPORT
NARRATIVE
Centralized Water Use Database for Inigation Water Management in CNPPID Qnarterly Report: July 1 to September 30, 2015
Project Activities: Data collection occurred this quarter from all field and weather units. Website development is well underway and is being designed to accommodate the needs of the producers.
July - Rains became spotty and infrequent and by mid-July and our irrigation season was finally underway. Time was spent in this month on the website leaming to navigate the program, the weather station sites and checking field values against the actual flowmeter totalizer to see that all were operating correctly. We began to get a sense of how the data looked as it came in at each of the sites, what trends we were able to see and how these data might be best used. I used Google Earth to draw field boundaries and determine acres associated with each field radio. An inventory of crops planted in each field and plant dates were accumulated and sent to McCrometer. A September meeting date was discussed for producers to meet with the McCrometer programmers. It was decided that we would introduce producers to the raw data and graphs coming offthe field and let them get used to that capability before going into the ET work because of our rain delay. Steve Grove and Adam Setzler, the programmers from McCrometer and I discussed this at length. Because of the rain delay and not getting to meet with producers early, they wanted to meet with them after the season to get a film idea of what they really needed to make this an every morning tool for irrigation scheduling. Adam didn't want to spend time writing a program that they wouldn't use. I believe this website is going to turn out better than I had hoped; our producers will be in on the ground floor of development of the dashboard that will allow them to see the water balance in all of their fields every moming in the most useful form. It will be great to deliver exactly what they tell us they need and we (at Central) have seen enough of the underlying McCrometer program to know it is robust enough to be this adaptable. I completed my first quarterly repolt for this Project and delivered the finished copy to NET.
August -I could not be present at this month's tour and so I spent considerable time with our Public Relations Coordinator going over the project. He had been on the two previous tours with me and is an old hand at tours of our system in general and because he is so interested in the project, he was a quick study. Rachael Herpel and a group connected to the Water for Food Institute at UNL came for a tour of conservation efforts on our system that included this project on the 18th and the Kearney Daily Hub repotter was invited to come along. It was a great success and the Hub writer, Lori Potter, wrote two wonderful pieces for the paper; please see the alticle in the media packet (4 items, including 2 from last quarter). A packet of detailed website instructions, letters and the Google field maps were sent to all producers. The NET and Central signage went up at the north weather station and one cable was replaced. NET received our spreadsheet containing field equipment to add to the insurance information in this project file. I met with our Irrigation Division Manager at length to discuss logistics for the programmer/grower/Central team meetings the week of September 19th
. A rain event provided enough free time for the canal patrolmen to move the south weather station across the fence line to accommodate the landowners grandson's request and install the fencing around it.
September- A nice atticle about the project was generated in our public relations department for our Communicator newsletter (please see media packet). I meet with my conservation pattners from the District NRCS office and the Tri-Basin NRD once a month, Curtis Scheele and Charlie Brooks. This month, I took them on a tour of our E67 Project so they could see it and hear some focused infotmation on what we are trying to accomplish. It went very well; they were impressed and will help me promote this type of precision management. A bill came in for the 26 flowmeter transmitters; an omission from last quarter that was caught by
Periodic Report Cover Sheet Phone: 402-471-5409 • Fax: 402-471-8233
www.environmentaltrust.org 5 - 16
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
C Dr,ese.rvirla NATURAL NEBRASKA'M far future generatians
Project 15-155
Julyl to September 30,2015 PERIODIC REPORT
NARRATIVE
Centralized Water Use Database for Inigation Water Management in CNPPID Qnarterly Report: July 1 to September 30, 2015
Project Activities: Data collection occurred this quarter from all field and weather units. Website development is well underway and is being designed to accommodate the needs of the producers.
July - Rains became spotty and infrequent and by mid-July and our irrigation season was finally underway. Time was spent in this month on the website leaming to navigate the program, the weather station sites and checking field values against the actual flowmeter totalizer to see that all were operating correctly. We began to get a sense of how the data looked as it came in at each of the sites, what trends we were able to see and how these data might be best used. I used Google Earth to draw field boundaries and determine acres associated with each field radio. An inventory of crops planted in each field and plant dates were accumulated and sent to McCrometer. A September meeting date was discussed for producers to meet with the McCrometer programmers. It was decided that we would introduce producers to the raw data and graphs coming offthe field and let them get used to that capability before going into the ET work because of our rain delay. Steve Grove and Adam Setzler, the programmers from McCrometer and I discussed this at length. Because of the rain delay and not getting to meet with producers early, they wanted to meet with them after the season to get a film idea of what they really needed to make this an every morning tool for irrigation scheduling. Adam didn't want to spend time writing a program that they wouldn't use. I believe this website is going to turn out better than I had hoped; our producers will be in on the ground floor of development of the dashboard that will allow them to see the water balance in all of their fields every moming in the most useful form. It will be great to deliver exactly what they tell us they need and we (at Central) have seen enough of the underlying McCrometer program to know it is robust enough to be this adaptable. I completed my first quarterly repolt for this Project and delivered the finished copy to NET.
August -I could not be present at this month's tour and so I spent considerable time with our Public Relations Coordinator going over the project. He had been on the two previous tours with me and is an old hand at tours of our system in general and because he is so interested in the project, he was a quick study. Rachael Herpel and a group connected to the Water for Food Institute at UNL came for a tour of conservation efforts on our system that included this project on the 18th and the Kearney Daily Hub repotter was invited to come along. It was a great success and the Hub writer, Lori Potter, wrote two wonderful pieces for the paper; please see the alticle in the media packet (4 items, including 2 from last quarter). A packet of detailed website instructions, letters and the Google field maps were sent to all producers. The NET and Central signage went up at the north weather station and one cable was replaced. NET received our spreadsheet containing field equipment to add to the insurance information in this project file. I met with our Irrigation Division Manager at length to discuss logistics for the programmer/grower/Central team meetings the week of September 19th
. A rain event provided enough free time for the canal patrolmen to move the south weather station across the fence line to accommodate the landowners grandson's request and install the fencing around it.
September- A nice atticle about the project was generated in our public relations department for our Communicator newsletter (please see media packet). I meet with my conservation pattners from the District NRCS office and the Tri-Basin NRD once a month, Curtis Scheele and Charlie Brooks. This month, I took them on a tour of our E67 Project so they could see it and hear some focused infotmation on what we are trying to accomplish. It went very well; they were impressed and will help me promote this type of precision management. A bill came in for the 26 flowmeter transmitters; an omission from last quarter that was caught by
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C Dr,ese.rvirla NATURAL NEBRASKA'M far future generatians
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Julyl to September 30,2015 PERIODIC REPORT
NARRATIVE
Centralized Water Use Database for Inigation Water Management in CNPPID Qnarterly Report: July 1 to September 30, 2015
Project Activities: Data collection occurred this quarter from all field and weather units. Website development is well underway and is being designed to accommodate the needs of the producers.
July - Rains became spotty and infrequent and by mid-July and our irrigation season was finally underway. Time was spent in this month on the website leaming to navigate the program, the weather station sites and checking field values against the actual flowmeter totalizer to see that all were operating correctly. We began to get a sense of how the data looked as it came in at each of the sites, what trends we were able to see and how these data might be best used. I used Google Earth to draw field boundaries and determine acres associated with each field radio. An inventory of crops planted in each field and plant dates were accumulated and sent to McCrometer. A September meeting date was discussed for producers to meet with the McCrometer programmers. It was decided that we would introduce producers to the raw data and graphs coming offthe field and let them get used to that capability before going into the ET work because of our rain delay. Steve Grove and Adam Setzler, the programmers from McCrometer and I discussed this at length. Because of the rain delay and not getting to meet with producers early, they wanted to meet with them after the season to get a film idea of what they really needed to make this an every morning tool for irrigation scheduling. Adam didn't want to spend time writing a program that they wouldn't use. I believe this website is going to turn out better than I had hoped; our producers will be in on the ground floor of development of the dashboard that will allow them to see the water balance in all of their fields every moming in the most useful form. It will be great to deliver exactly what they tell us they need and we (at Central) have seen enough of the underlying McCrometer program to know it is robust enough to be this adaptable. I completed my first quarterly repolt for this Project and delivered the finished copy to NET.
August -I could not be present at this month's tour and so I spent considerable time with our Public Relations Coordinator going over the project. He had been on the two previous tours with me and is an old hand at tours of our system in general and because he is so interested in the project, he was a quick study. Rachael Herpel and a group connected to the Water for Food Institute at UNL came for a tour of conservation efforts on our system that included this project on the 18th and the Kearney Daily Hub repotter was invited to come along. It was a great success and the Hub writer, Lori Potter, wrote two wonderful pieces for the paper; please see the alticle in the media packet (4 items, including 2 from last quarter). A packet of detailed website instructions, letters and the Google field maps were sent to all producers. The NET and Central signage went up at the north weather station and one cable was replaced. NET received our spreadsheet containing field equipment to add to the insurance information in this project file. I met with our Irrigation Division Manager at length to discuss logistics for the programmer/grower/Central team meetings the week of September 19th
. A rain event provided enough free time for the canal patrolmen to move the south weather station across the fence line to accommodate the landowners grandson's request and install the fencing around it.
September- A nice atticle about the project was generated in our public relations department for our Communicator newsletter (please see media packet). I meet with my conservation pattners from the District NRCS office and the Tri-Basin NRD once a month, Curtis Scheele and Charlie Brooks. This month, I took them on a tour of our E67 Project so they could see it and hear some focused infotmation on what we are trying to accomplish. It went very well; they were impressed and will help me promote this type of precision management. A bill came in for the 26 flowmeter transmitters; an omission from last quarter that was caught by
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McCrometer during the annual inventory at the Aurora store. The transmitters had been sent to the Aurora store from CA and then hand-delivered to our Bertrand shop by the McCrometer sales manager to be connected to the flowmeters when the cleaning and refurbishing work was being done. The invoice must have been lost in the shuffle. Please see my request associated with this bill in the project modifications section of this report. Hard signage for NET and Central went up on the south weather station. Our meetings for the week of the 19th had to be cancelled and are rescheduled for the week of November 16th
. The weather turned watm and finished the crops earlier than expected so harvest of wet corn and soybeans started eat·ly. One of my producers said he could come if it was critical but a morning in the field was worth $55,000 to his operation during harvest. It was obvious we would not have their full attention or best ideas under these circumstances so the California IT people for McCrometer cancelled their flight out to Nebraska and will come in November instead.
Partners: NET, McCrometer, Inc., Central and Nebraska Extension. NE Extension will begin working with us on the educational piece the next two quarters when we can give it the time it deserves.
Results of the Project for this Period: We had patt of a summer after irrigation began in mid-July to take a good look at incoming data from
these field units and the weather stations. All components of the system delivered data to the website at each polling without problem. The seatnless integration of all components is not always guaranteed with other precision fatm projects I have seen so having this essential piece in place on our project fi·om the beginning and being able to trust those connections is a real asset. I have snipped and included a computer screenshot of the July I-July 14 period at the notth weather station for you to see the raw data. As shown, a velticalline appears with a click ofthe mouse and flags with data labels show for all pat·ameters as the line moves across the graph. Sun intensity can be added to this graph, but the graph gets pretty busy for a two week period so I left it off. The user can change start dates, time periods and parameters shown and look at these data in either graph form or table form in 15 minute increments from the beginning of the proj ect through the current polling period. These data are exportable to excel or the graphs to a PDF file. These are the raw data that will form the basis for the ET calculations to come next season when added to crop and crop stage.
Project Modifications: I would like to request that our Budget line items 5. Communications and 7. Rain gauges be put into 4. Station Equipment which would make the NET contribution $54,132.00 for line item 4. All are actually station equipment but were separated at the outset to accommodate our General Manager's ability to sign the equipment requisitions for a Board approved project. I am a little short in the #4 category to be reimbursed for the included hill for the flowmeter transmitters. The budget amount came from the McCrometer quote that included the UHF radios with four potts for some sites and a lower model with two potts at other sites. While their selections met the radio communications needs of the project, it did not meet my needs to have all producers have the same oppottunity to add other components to the system over time such as pressure gauges, pivot locaters, etc., and so I selected the four port model for all ofthe stations. This allows system expansion capability well into the future as new options in precision water management at·e brought into the mat·ket. I will be long this year in the communications category since Central paid for the antenna that replaced the cell phone service we had anticipated. I will also be long this year in the rain gauge category as we could not put those gauges out at the sites where pivots would cross over them. Instead, we have connected them to the nearest gauge in another field and that seems to be working out just fine.
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McCrometer during the annual inventory at the Aurora store. The transmitters had been sent to the Aurora store from CA and then hand-delivered to our Bertrand shop by the McCrometer sales manager to be connected to the flowmeters when the cleaning and refurbishing work was being done. The invoice must have been lost in the shuffle. Please see my request associated with this bill in the project modifications section of this report. Hard signage for NET and Central went up on the south weather station. Our meetings for the week of the 19th had to be cancelled and are rescheduled for the week of November 16th
. The weather turned watm and finished the crops earlier than expected so harvest of wet corn and soybeans started eat·ly. One of my producers said he could come if it was critical but a morning in the field was worth $55,000 to his operation during harvest. It was obvious we would not have their full attention or best ideas under these circumstances so the California IT people for McCrometer cancelled their flight out to Nebraska and will come in November instead.
Partners: NET, McCrometer, Inc., Central and Nebraska Extension. NE Extension will begin working with us on the educational piece the next two quarters when we can give it the time it deserves.
Results of the Project for this Period: We had patt of a summer after irrigation began in mid-July to take a good look at incoming data from
these field units and the weather stations. All components of the system delivered data to the website at each polling without problem. The seatnless integration of all components is not always guaranteed with other precision fatm projects I have seen so having this essential piece in place on our project fi·om the beginning and being able to trust those connections is a real asset. I have snipped and included a computer screenshot of the July I-July 14 period at the notth weather station for you to see the raw data. As shown, a velticalline appears with a click ofthe mouse and flags with data labels show for all pat·ameters as the line moves across the graph. Sun intensity can be added to this graph, but the graph gets pretty busy for a two week period so I left it off. The user can change start dates, time periods and parameters shown and look at these data in either graph form or table form in 15 minute increments from the beginning of the proj ect through the current polling period. These data are exportable to excel or the graphs to a PDF file. These are the raw data that will form the basis for the ET calculations to come next season when added to crop and crop stage.
Project Modifications: I would like to request that our Budget line items 5. Communications and 7. Rain gauges be put into 4. Station Equipment which would make the NET contribution $54,132.00 for line item 4. All are actually station equipment but were separated at the outset to accommodate our General Manager's ability to sign the equipment requisitions for a Board approved project. I am a little short in the #4 category to be reimbursed for the included hill for the flowmeter transmitters. The budget amount came from the McCrometer quote that included the UHF radios with four potts for some sites and a lower model with two potts at other sites. While their selections met the radio communications needs of the project, it did not meet my needs to have all producers have the same oppottunity to add other components to the system over time such as pressure gauges, pivot locaters, etc., and so I selected the four port model for all ofthe stations. This allows system expansion capability well into the future as new options in precision water management at·e brought into the mat·ket. I will be long this year in the communications category since Central paid for the antenna that replaced the cell phone service we had anticipated. I will also be long this year in the rain gauge category as we could not put those gauges out at the sites where pivots would cross over them. Instead, we have connected them to the nearest gauge in another field and that seems to be working out just fine.
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nrp<PYLrinn NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations
July! to September 30, 2015 PERIODIC REPORT
NARRATIVE
McCrometer during the annual inventory at the Aurora store. The transmitters had been sent to the Aurora store from CA and then hand-delivered to our Bertrand shop by the McCrometer sales manager to be connected to the flowmeters when the cleaning and refurbishing work was being done. The invoice must have been lost in the shuffle. Please see my request associated with this bill in the project modifications section of this report. Hard signage for NET and Central went up on the south weather station. Our meetings for the week of the 19th had to be cancelled and are rescheduled for the week of November 16th
. The weather turned watm and finished the crops earlier than expected so harvest of wet corn and soybeans started eat·ly. One of my producers said he could come if it was critical but a morning in the field was worth $55,000 to his operation during harvest. It was obvious we would not have their full attention or best ideas under these circumstances so the California IT people for McCrometer cancelled their flight out to Nebraska and will come in November instead.
Partners: NET, McCrometer, Inc., Central and Nebraska Extension. NE Extension will begin working with us on the educational piece the next two quarters when we can give it the time it deserves.
Results of the Project for this Period: We had patt of a summer after irrigation began in mid-July to take a good look at incoming data from
these field units and the weather stations. All components of the system delivered data to the website at each polling without problem. The seatnless integration of all components is not always guaranteed with other precision fatm projects I have seen so having this essential piece in place on our project fi·om the beginning and being able to trust those connections is a real asset. I have snipped and included a computer screenshot of the July I-July 14 period at the notth weather station for you to see the raw data. As shown, a velticalline appears with a click ofthe mouse and flags with data labels show for all pat·ameters as the line moves across the graph. Sun intensity can be added to this graph, but the graph gets pretty busy for a two week period so I left it off. The user can change start dates, time periods and parameters shown and look at these data in either graph form or table form in 15 minute increments from the beginning of the proj ect through the current polling period. These data are exportable to excel or the graphs to a PDF file. These are the raw data that will form the basis for the ET calculations to come next season when added to crop and crop stage.
Project Modifications: I would like to request that our Budget line items 5. Communications and 7. Rain gauges be put into 4. Station Equipment which would make the NET contribution $54,132.00 for line item 4. All are actually station equipment but were separated at the outset to accommodate our General Manager's ability to sign the equipment requisitions for a Board approved project. I am a little short in the #4 category to be reimbursed for the included hill for the flowmeter transmitters. The budget amount came from the McCrometer quote that included the UHF radios with four potts for some sites and a lower model with two potts at other sites. While their selections met the radio communications needs of the project, it did not meet my needs to have all producers have the same oppottunity to add other components to the system over time such as pressure gauges, pivot locaters, etc., and so I selected the four port model for all ofthe stations. This allows system expansion capability well into the future as new options in precision water management at·e brought into the mat·ket. I will be long this year in the communications category since Central paid for the antenna that replaced the cell phone service we had anticipated. I will also be long this year in the rain gauge category as we could not put those gauges out at the sites where pivots would cross over them. Instead, we have connected them to the nearest gauge in another field and that seems to be working out just fine.
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Matching and In-Kind Expenditures: Matching expenditnres for the period are $11,437.79 as listed in the attached "Report on Matching and In-Kind Procedures Fonn. Listed are expenses paid by McCrometer in the form of the substantial discount on the flowmeter transmitters and technical service with the website. Also included is Central labor, vehicle use and noon meal expenses paid with my Central credit card for the CentrallMcCrometer installation team and processed with my September expense voucher.
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Resp~ctfully submi.tted,///
.//}/J<? ,dt' ~,z:C"</A..-~I1.A~{ CL~ Marcia L. Trompke Conservation DirectorlProgram Manager
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Julyl to September 30, 2015 PERIODIC REPORT
NARRATIVE
Matching and In-Kind Expenditures: Matching expenditnres for the period are $11,437.79 as listed in the attached "Report on Matching and In-Kind Procedures Fonn. Listed are expenses paid by McCrometer in the form of the substantial discount on the flowmeter transmitters and technical service with the website. Also included is Central labor, vehicle use and noon meal expenses paid with my Central credit card for the CentrallMcCrometer installation team and processed with my September expense voucher.
_.///"
Resp~ctfully submi.tted,///
.//}/J<? ,dt' ~,z:C"</A..-~I1.A~{ CL~ Marcia L. Trompke Conservation DirectorlProgram Manager
Periodic Report Cover Sheet Phone: 402·471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233
www.environmentaltrustorg
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
preserving NATURAL NEBRASKA'" for future generations
Julyl to September 30, 2015 PERIODIC REPORT
NARRATIVE
Matching and In-Kind Expenditures: Matching expenditnres for the period are $11,437.79 as listed in the attached "Report on Matching and In-Kind Procedures Fonn. Listed are expenses paid by McCrometer in the form of the substantial discount on the flowmeter transmitters and technical service with the website. Also included is Central labor, vehicle use and noon meal expenses paid with my Central credit card for the CentrallMcCrometer installation team and processed with my September expense voucher.
_.///"
Resp~ctfully submi.tted,///
.//}/J<? ,dt' ~,z:C"</A..-~I1.A~{ CL~ Marcia L. Trompke Conservation DirectorlProgram Manager
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'/Jreserv;,o" NATUI{AL NEBHASKA"'for future generations
December 28, 2015
Merle lilian 20 N Webster Suite 115 Red Cloud, EN 68970
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Reference: NET 15-198 - Eastern Republican & Little Blue Riparian Improvement
Dear Merle,
We are in receipt of your December 22, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
$328,000.00
Thank you for providing this information to us. hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
~/~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
$0.00 $328,000.00 $136,029.97 $191,970.03
If you have any questions please do not
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233
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December 28, 2015
Merle lilian 20 N Webster Suite 115 Red Cloud, EN 68970
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Reference: NET 15-198 - Eastern Republican & Little Blue Riparian Improvement
Dear Merle,
We are in receipt of your December 22, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
$328,000.00
Thank you for providing this information to us. hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
~/~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
$0.00 $328,000.00 $136,029.97 $191,970.03
If you have any questions please do not
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233
The Nebraska Environmental Trust
r;;;;;;;ecv;"a NATUI{AL NEBHASKA"'for future generations
December 28, 2015
Merle lilian 20 N Webster Suite 115 Red Cloud, EN 68970
Pete Ricketts, Governor
Reference: NET 15-198 - Eastern Republican & Little Blue Riparian Improvement
Dear Merle,
We are in receipt of your December 22, 2015 letter requesting budget modifications. Staff approves shifting funding as requested. The revised budget categories and amounts are reflected in the following table.
$328,000.00
Thank you for providing this information to us. hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
~/~ Marilyn Tabor Grant Administrator Environmental Trust 402-471-5541
pc Mark Brohman
$0.00 $328,000.00 $136,029.97 $191,970.03
If you have any questions please do not
700 S 16th St • PO Box 94913 • Lincoln, NE 68509·4913 Phone: 402-471·5409 • Fax: 402-471·8233
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December 22, 2015
Twin Valley Weed Management Area 20 N. Webster St., - Suite 115 Red Cloud, NE 68970 Phone: 402-746-3560 - Fax: 402-746-3562 [email protected]
TO: Marilyn Tabor, Grant Administrator
SUBJECT: Budgeting Adjustment for Twin Valley Weed Management Area - Project # 15-198
Matily:n:
We are in need of a budgeting adjustment for the following categories of our grant as follows:
Category Amount Modification Modified Disbursed Remaining Budget
Admin/Legal 16,000.00 0.00 16,000.00 611.38 15,388.62 Ads/Mail/Notify 3,000.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 4,815.75 1,184.25 Aerial Chern. App. 24,000.00 15,977.00 39,977.00 39,976.19 .81 Channel Excav. 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 Equipment 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 Livestock grazing 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 Mech. Veg. Cleat·. 150,000.00 <18,977.00> 131,023.00 45,960.00 85,063.00 Meeting/Education 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 5,014.09 9,985.91 Project Coord/miles 49,000.00 0.00 49,000.00 12,972.32 36,027.68 Terr. Chem. App. 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 4,259.63 10,740.37 Terr. Habitat Imp. 8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 2,420.61 5,579.39 TOTAL 328,000.00 0.00 328,000.00 136,029.97 191,970.03
This modification is necessary to get more funding into the Ads, Mailings and Notification Budget Category due to increase cost for publishing and newspaper distribution costs of the Weed Watch. We also exceeded our expected budget cost for Aerial Chemical Application due to the huge outburst of growth of phragmites, salt cedar, and Canada thistle.
The additional funds for these two budget categories will be taken from the Mechanical Vegetation Clearing categOlies which will still have adequate funds.
I appreciate all your help and will look fOlward to hearing from you in regard to these adjustments. If you have any additional questions, please call me on my cell phone: 402-746-4558.
Thanks,
Merle Illian
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December 22, 2015
Twin Valley Weed Management Area 20 N. Webster St., - Suite 115 Red Cloud, NE 68970 Phone: 402-746-3560 - Fax: 402-746-3562 [email protected]
TO: Marilyn Tabor, Grant Administrator
SUBJECT: Budgeting Adjustment for Twin Valley Weed Management Area - Project # 15-198
Matily:n:
We are in need of a budgeting adjustment for the following categories of our grant as follows:
Category Amount Modification Modified Disbursed Remaining Budget
Admin/Legal 16,000.00 0.00 16,000.00 611.38 15,388.62 Ads/Mail/Notify 3,000.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 4,815.75 1,184.25 Aerial Chern. App. 24,000.00 15,977.00 39,977.00 39,976.19 .81 Channel Excav. 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 Equipment 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 Livestock grazing 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 Mech. Veg. Cleat·. 150,000.00 <18,977.00> 131,023.00 45,960.00 85,063.00 Meeting/Education 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 5,014.09 9,985.91 Project Coord/miles 49,000.00 0.00 49,000.00 12,972.32 36,027.68 Terr. Chem. App. 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 4,259.63 10,740.37 Terr. Habitat Imp. 8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 2,420.61 5,579.39 TOTAL 328,000.00 0.00 328,000.00 136,029.97 191,970.03
This modification is necessary to get more funding into the Ads, Mailings and Notification Budget Category due to increase cost for publishing and newspaper distribution costs of the Weed Watch. We also exceeded our expected budget cost for Aerial Chemical Application due to the huge outburst of growth of phragmites, salt cedar, and Canada thistle.
The additional funds for these two budget categories will be taken from the Mechanical Vegetation Clearing categOlies which will still have adequate funds.
I appreciate all your help and will look fOlward to hearing from you in regard to these adjustments. If you have any additional questions, please call me on my cell phone: 402-746-4558.
Thanks,
Merle Illian
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December 22, 2015
Twin Valley Weed Management Area 20 N. Webster St., - Suite 115 Red Cloud, NE 68970 Phone: 402-746-3560 - Fax: 402-746-3562 [email protected]
TO: Marilyn Tabor, Grant Administrator
SUBJECT: Budgeting Adjustment for Twin Valley Weed Management Area - Project # 15-198
Matily:n:
We are in need of a budgeting adjustment for the following categories of our grant as follows:
Category Amount Modification Modified Disbursed Remaining Budget
Admin/Legal 16,000.00 0.00 16,000.00 611.38 15,388.62 Ads/Mail/Notify 3,000.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 4,815.75 1,184.25 Aerial Chern. App. 24,000.00 15,977.00 39,977.00 39,976.19 .81 Channel Excav. 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 Equipment 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 Livestock grazing 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 Mech. Veg. Cleat·. 150,000.00 <18,977.00> 131,023.00 45,960.00 85,063.00 Meeting/Education 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 5,014.09 9,985.91 Project Coord/miles 49,000.00 0.00 49,000.00 12,972.32 36,027.68 Terr. Chem. App. 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 4,259.63 10,740.37 Terr. Habitat Imp. 8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 2,420.61 5,579.39 TOTAL 328,000.00 0.00 328,000.00 136,029.97 191,970.03
This modification is necessary to get more funding into the Ads, Mailings and Notification Budget Category due to increase cost for publishing and newspaper distribution costs of the Weed Watch. We also exceeded our expected budget cost for Aerial Chemical Application due to the huge outburst of growth of phragmites, salt cedar, and Canada thistle.
The additional funds for these two budget categories will be taken from the Mechanical Vegetation Clearing categOlies which will still have adequate funds.
I appreciate all your help and will look fOlward to hearing from you in regard to these adjustments. If you have any additional questions, please call me on my cell phone: 402-746-4558.
Thanks,
Merle Illian
Agenda Item 5c.
Ferguson House Activity Report – February 2016
Office Rent (Library) 3rd Floor Studio Rent Lower Level Rent Event Rent
2012 $7200 2012 $785 2012 $9310
2013 7200 2013 -0- 2013 $5278
2014
Jan-March $1800 Jan-March $375 Jan-March (6 Events) $575
April-June $1650 April-June $800 June $300 April-June (22 Events) $2775
July-Sept $1575 July-Sept $900 July-Sept $600 July-Sept (12 Events) $1190
Oct-Dec $1575 Oct–Dec $900 Oct-Dec $900 October-Dec (20 Events) $1645
2015
Jan-March $1575 Jan-March $900 Jan-March $900 Jan-March (19 Events) $1060
April-June $1575 April-June $900 Lease terminated by leassee April –June (32 Events) $3230
July-Sept $1575 July-Sept $900 August-Sept $600 July-Sept (25 Events) $2115
Oct-Dec $1575 Oct-Dec $1350 Oct-Dec $900 Oct-Dec (25 Events) $ 1895
Events Held November 2015 Through January 2016
Friday, November 6, 6:00 pm-12:00 midnight $225 Suzan Lund birthday party (First floor)
Sunday, November 15, 1:00-5:00 p.m. $150 Paula Bohaty birthday party (First floor)
Sunday, November 22, 4:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Monday, December 7, 2:00-6:00 p.m. $60 Diane White holiday tea (Dining room)
December 9, 10:30 am -2:00 p.m. $75 Lincoln Education Association (First floor)
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Wednesday, December 9, 2:30-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Friday, December 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $25 Liz Carpenter wedding rehearsal (Living room)
Saturday, December 12, 11:00 am-5:00 p.m. $150 Liz Carpenter wedding (First floor)
Sunday, December 13, 5:00-9:00 p.m. $150 Mercy City Church party (First floor)
Wednesday, December 16, 6:30-10:30 p.m. $150 John Harris Clergy game night (First floor)
Thursday, December 17, 11:00-3:00 p.m. $150 We Support Ag event (First floor)
Friday, December 18, 9:00-3:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Sunday, December 20, 4:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Wednesday, December 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Saturday, January 9, 3:00-9:00 p.m. $200 Alice Bowling-Wirth party (First floor)
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 12:00 noon- 7:00 p.m. $120 NE State College System Senators reception (First floor)
Wednesday, January 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m. NC WRAP meeting (First floor)
Sunday, January 24, 4:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Monday/Tuesday, January 25-26, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.; 8:00-11:15 a.m. $85 NDHHS Immunization Program meeting (Living room)
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Tuesday, January 26, 12:00-3:00 p.m. NC Conservation Roundtable (Living room)
Wednesday, January 27, 3:00 -9:00 p.m. $225 National Guard Association of Nebraska (First floor)
Friday, January 29, 8:00-4:30 p.m. $120 Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs board meeting (First floor)
Upcoming Reservations
Saturday, February 13, 1:00-5:00 p.m. $150 Nebraska Girls Shakespeare Company (First floor)
Friday, February 19, 2016, 6:00-10:00 p.m. $175 Allegra Koehler Wedding Rehearsal Dinner (First floor)
Wednesday, February 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Saturday, February 27, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. $85 Julie Londeen bridal shower (Living room)
Sunday, February 28, 4:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Saturday, March 5, 2:00-8:00 p.m. $225 Tom Heatherly wedding and reception (First floor)
Wednesday-Thursday, March 9-10, all day NC GAP meetings (First floor)
Saturday, March 12, 2:00-6:00 p.m. $85 Barbara Palmer baby shower (Living room)
Wednesday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. $50 Former State Legislators luncheon
Friday, March 18, 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m. $150 Jim Austin luncheon (First floor)
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Sunday, March 20, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Friday, March 25, 1:00-5:00 p.m . $85 Ryan Parks wedding (Living room)
Wednesday, March 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Sunday, April 17, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Friday, April 22, 4:00-8:00 p.m. $175 Sam Riggs wedding rehearsal dinner (First floor)
Wednesday, April 27, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Thursday, April 28, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (docent rental) Kay Rockwell docent event (First floor)
Sunday, May 15, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Friday, May 20, 2016, 9:00 -3:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Saturday, May 21 $150 Janice Dodge graduation party (First floor)
Wednesday, May 25, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Friday, May 27, 4:00-8:00 p.m. $150 Renee Walker graduation party (First floor)
Saturday, June 18th, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. $175 Carrie Pittman wedding reception (First floor)
Sunday, June 26, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
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Wednesday, June 29, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Friday, July 15, 2016, 9:00 -3:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Sunday, July 17, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor) Wednesday, July 27, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Sunday, August 21, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Wednesday, August 31, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Friday, September 16, 2016, 9:00 -3:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Sunday, September 18, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Wednesday, Sept 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Sunday, October 23, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Wednesday, October 26, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Friday, November 18, 2016, 9:00 -3:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Sunday, November 20, 3:00 -8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Wednesday, November 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
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Sunday, December 18, 3:00-8:00 p.m. *** KZUM Music & Arts Series (First floor)
Wednesday, December 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m. NC Tenant Use (First floor)
Tuesday, January 17, 12:00 noon- 7:00 p.m. $120 NE State College System State Senator’s reception (First floor)
Currently we have 11 active volunteer docents to lead tours during Ferguson House events.
*** Per NET/KZUM Trade Agreement
Approximately 67.75 hours of staff time was dedicated to Ferguson House events and/or paperwork from October 1 to December 31, 2015.
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