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 at chuck.chase@nebraska.gov or Adele Phillips at adele.phillips@nebraska.gov.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Basic Floodplain Administration
Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Join NeDNR's Chuck Chase, CFM, and Elijah Kaufman, CFM, for an informative 4 hour virtual class on the fundamentals of floodplain management. The class will cover the following topics, and more:
- Floodplain Development Permits and the Permitting Process
- Map Reading
- LOMAs and LOMR-Fs
- Substantial Damage
This class is suitable for both novice and seasoned floodplain administrators, as well as any local community members responsible for local floodplain administration.
There will be a break for lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
The class is pre-approved for 3 continuing education credits toward the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential.
Participation is limited to 50 attendees, and priority will be given to floodplain administrators. Please register in advance for this free class. Registration Link
Registration questions? Contact Michele York at (402) 471-1214.
Future Proposed Training Topics
July 2022 Virtual Class: TBA
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.
Other Resources
- The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) offers many in-person and online trainings including the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification program.
- 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.