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 Hour: Floodplain Q&A
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Join NeDNR floodplain staff for an open discussion, to ask questions, and receive resources regarding floodplain and NFIP 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 you may consider:
- Permitting floodplain development
- Enforcement of floodplain ordinance
- How to view/use the Interactive Maps
- Flood Insurance
- Grants and funding sources
- Floodplain mapping
Pre-registration is NOT Required - Join Link
Basic Floodplain Administration
Thursday, December 14, 2023
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CT
Join NeDNR staff for a free and informative 4-hour virtual class on the fundamentals of floodplain management. This class is suitable for both novice and seasoned floodplain administrators, as well as anyone responsible for local floodplain administration. The class will cover the following topics, and more:
- Floodplain Development Permits and the Permitting Process
- Map Reading
- LOMAs and LOMR-Fs
- Substantial Damage and Improvement
There will be an hour break for lunch. Continuing Education Credits are pre-approved for Certified Floodplain Managers and Nebraska Treasurers of NFIP participating communities. Participation is limited and priority will be given to floodplain administrators.
Future Proposed Training Topics
January, 18, 2024 (Virtual): Permitting with Confidence
February 15, 2024 (Virtual): The No Rise Certificate
February 21-22, 2024 (Broken Bow, NE): Floodplain Administration Workshop and Floodplain Day
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) 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.