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Bob Beduhn, PE Kristen Obermueller

INTRODUCTIONS

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1) Water Allocations2) Major Flood3) Involvement

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LAYING THE GROUNDWORK

LEGISLATIVE BILL 962

Allows leases of surface water Changes administration of surface

water rights Establishes a proactive approach to

the integrated management of hydrologically connected groundwater and surface water

Creates funds to direct money to towards the implementation of integrated management plans in fully and over appropriated management plans

NRDs Central Platte NRD South Platte NRD Tri-Basin NRD Twin Platte NRD

COORDINATION PARTNERS

Irrigation Districts Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation

District Nebraska Public Power District Paxton-Hershey Water Company Platte Valley Irrigation District Suburban Irrigation District Thirty Mile Canal Company Western Irrigation District

Other Organizations Colorado Division of Water Resources Colorado Highway Patrol Local fire departments Local governments Local sheriffs National Weather Service Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Nebraska Department of Roads Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Nebraska State Patrol United States Army Corps of Engineers United States Geological Survey

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Identify and address administrative issues

2011 CONTROLLED PILOT PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Obtain permits

Develop template contract

Satisfaction of parties involved

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2013 Flood Produced Near Record Runoff Into Platte River SystemPercent of normal rainfall over

the U.S. West between September 10-16, 2013 (NOAA)

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BeforeSeptember 20, 2013South Platte River at North Platte, NE

AFTERSeptember 21, 2013South Platte River at

North Platte, NE

TELLING THE STORY

NON-TRADITIONAL COMMUNICATION TOOLS

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Accurately assessed river levels to within a half foot at all times, ensuring appropriate public safety measures

Effectively employed a feedback loop with emergency responders, fostering future reliability

Successfully implemented integrated management plan practices

Attenuating peak flows to prevent flooding

Contributing to steady water supply in the river for years to come

Supporting sustainability of endangered wildlife that includes the Whooping Crane, Interior Least Tern and Piping Plover

LASTING BENEFITS

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QUESTIONS?