University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

June 8, 2007

Grants Available for Vegetation Management in Republication River Basin

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is accepting grant proposals to address riparian vegetation overgrowth in the Republican River Basin. The Riparian Vegetation Management Grant Program was created in LB 701, the comprehensive water legislation signed into law earlier this month.

“We will be accepting grant applications through July 1 and intend to make the grant awards in a timely fashion so that successful applicants can begin vegetation management projects yet this year,” said. Greg Ibach, NDA director.

According to LB 701, grant funds can only be disbursed to weed management entities, local weed control authorities and natural resources districts whose territories include areas designated by the Department of Natural Resources as fully or over-appropriated basins. The legislation prioritized this year’s funding for projects within the Republican River Basin.

Ibach encouraged entities that meet the qualifications to collaborate on proposals.

“We are looking for projects that meet the legislative goals of using integrated vegetation management and sound science,” Ibach said.

An electronic version of the grant application is on the NDA Web siteunder the “What’s New Around the Department?” section. For additional information, interested parties can contact Rich Reiman or Mitch Coffin at NDA by calling 877-800-4080 or (402) 471-2394.

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