The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) hosts at least one free training per month (usually on the 3rd Thursday based upon staff availability) focusing on one of a great variety of floodplain management topics. These training opportunities are virtual, allowing you to join in from your home/office, without the hassle and expense of travel. Some of the most popular may be offered twice a year.
NeDNR will still provide two in-person workshops each year, the locations will vary by year.
Please sign up to receive training, workshop, updates, and other floodplain management notifications from NeDNR Floodplain Division using the link at the bottom of this page.
If you have specific training needs, please contact Chuck Chase or Elijah Kaufman. For any questions regarding registration, continuing education credit (CEC) or scheduled classes please contact Michele York. Please note that CECs may not be available for all classes.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
The Interactive Map and NeRFF: Using NeDNR Maps to Understand Your Flood Hazards
Thursday, April 25, 2024
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT
Join NeDNR staff for an informative 1-hour virtual demonstration of our online floodplain map viewer and the newly released Nebraska Real-time Flood Forecasting Tool! Attendees can follow along as staff showcase different features of these interactive maps, and present on the exciting new NeRFF tool displaying live stream gauge data, flood inundation simulations, simulated floodwater dept layers and much more.
To preview these interactive maps visit: https://dnr.nebraska.gov/floodplain/interactive-maps
This class is suitable for both notice and seasoned floodplain administrators, clerks, as well as any community members or officials responsible for floodplain administration. The class will be recorded for future training purposes. Continuing Education Credit is approved for Certified Floodplain Managers and Treasurers of Nebraska Counties and Municipalities.
Participation is limited and priority will be given to Floodplain Administrators. Please register in advance for this free class:
Future Proposed Training Topics
May 2024 (Virtual): TBD
June 2024 (Virtual): Basic Floodplain Management
Recently Recorded Classes
These and other floodplain management videos can be found on NeDNR’s YouTube page. You may also click on each of the following class titles to find a description of the class and a link to the video recording.
*PLEASE NOTE: Certificates of Completion or Continuing Education Credits (CECs) toward the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or Nebraska Treasurer credentials are available only for those individuals participating in the live virtual training session.
Other Resources
- The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) offers many in-person and online trainings including the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification program.
- FEMA and ASFPM launched a free online NFIP 101: Introduction to Floodplain Management course.
- The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) offers training designed for emergency management and disaster services team members.
- The Kansas Department of Agriculture Floodplain Division offers many floodplain management training opportunities.
- FEMA offers multiple training programs including:
- Information regarding other trainings/workshops can be found here.