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 or scheduled classes please contact Michele York.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Virtual Office Hours: Floodplain Q&A
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 10:00 AM CST
Has placing a call to NeDNR regarding a question or issue been on your to-do list? Join floodplain staff to obtain answers to your floodplain related questions. This time is for an open discussion, to ask questions and receive resources regarding floodplain topics of your choice! We will welcome all questions from the very basic to the most advanced! Or, feel free to join us to just listen in on topics of interest from others! Possible topics to consider:
- Floodplain permitting and enforcement
- Why participating in the NFIP is important
- Flood Insurance
- Grants and funding sources
- Floodplain mapping
- How to prepare before a flood occurs
Virtual Office Hours is something we are experimenting with and if the concept is well received, we can offer it on a regular basis and/or expand the focus in ways to best meet everyone's needs. No pre-registration is required. Mark your calendar! Join Meeting
Climate and Your Community
Thursday, February 23, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
NeDNR is excited to host Doug Kluck, Central Region Climate Services Director with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Center for Environmental Information, for an exciting 1-hour virtual class. Suitable for floodplain administrators, emergency managers, and other local officials, the class will cover the following:
• Nebraska‘s historical climate variations
• Current climate outlook
• Climate considerations at the community level
• Helpful tools for local officials
• Tips for talking about climate
This class is approved for 1 continuing education credit toward the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential or for Nebraska county/municipality Treasurers of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating communities. Participation is limited and priority will be given to floodplain administrators. Registration Link
Nebraska Floodplain Management Workshop
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Dawson County Opportunity Center
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources will offer an in-person workshop covering the fundamentals of floodplain management. The topics include:
- Floodplain Development Permits
- The Permitting Process
- Map Reading
- Letters of Map Amendment (LOMAs)
- Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-Fs)
- Substantial Damage and Improvement
- And so much more!
The free workshop is suitable for both novice and seasoned floodplain administrators, as well as any community members responsible for local floodplain administration. The workshop is approved for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for both Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs) and for any Nebraska County/Municipality Treasurer of a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating community.
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. "Substantial Damage and Improvement" (3 CECs)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy lunch on your own at a local venue!
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. "Basic Floodplain Management" (3.5 CECs)
Please register early as participation is limited. Registration link
Floodplain Day
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Dawson County Opportunity Center
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
NeDNR is offering an in-person workshop covering a broad range of topics related to floodplain management. Guest speakers from USACE, Nebraska Department of Energy and Environment, Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission, local NRDs, and more will share their expertise during this exciting new event. More information coming soon!
Before and After Disaster Strikes: Substantial Damage 101
Thursday, March 16, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
The aftermath of a disaster is not a good time to learn about permitting, the floodplain program, or Substantial Damage Assessments.
Join NeDNR staff for an informative 2-hour virtual class on what to do before and after a disaster strikes in your Special Flood Hazard Area. The class will cover the following topics, and more:
• Pre-disaster preparation actions and planning
• Informing the public
• What to do when a building is damaged
This FREE class is suitable for both novice and seasoned floodplain administrators, as well as any community members or officials responsible for floodplain administration. This class is approved for 2 continuing education credits toward the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential and for any Nebraska county/municipality Treasurer of a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating community. Participation is limited and priority will be given to floodplain administrators. Please register in advance for this free class. Registration link
Future Proposed Training Topics
April 2023:
Virtual training: No-Rise Certification for Floodways (1 hour)
May 2023 (Virtual):
Virtual training: To be determined
June 2023 (Virtual):
Virtual training: Basic Floodplain Administration (4 hour)
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.
*Certificates of Completion or Continuing Education Credits (CECs) toward the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential 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.