Metro Trails

Fun comes naturally while traveling the Metro Trails. With over 100 miles of trials to coose from, our nationally recognized trail system is something everyone can enjoy.

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Review other recreation locations

• Metro Trails
• Chalco Hills
• Haron Haven
• Prairie View Rec Area

What’s being done

Our Omaha Metro Area floodplains are expanding due to ongoing urbanization. The NRD is working with local cities and counties to find workable solutions.

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How You Can Help

Learn the problems and be a part of the solution. There are a variety of ways we can help preserve our water quality by changing the way we care for our homes and the community around us.

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• RecreationGet outside and get fit
• Flood PreventionGrowing flood risk
• Water QualityHelping from home

Overview

Welcome to the official Papio-Missouri River NRD website. This NRD is a regional government agency that protects ground and surface water, reduces flood threats, slows the effects of soil erosion, creates and enhances wildlife habitat and much more. Governed by an elected Board of Directors and working with other public agencies and citizen groups, the NRD emphasizes creation of cost-efficient, multi-purpose projects that create “Quality of Life” opportunities while enhancing our natural resources.

Contact Information:
Headquarters at 8901 S. 154th St., Omaha, NE 68138
Phone: (402) 444-6222 Fax: (402) 895-6543
e-mail  papadmin@papionrd.org
Field offices in Blair, Tekamah, Walthill
and Dakota City

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Integrated Management Plan for
the Lower Platte River Adopted

 Integrated management Plan Public Hearing

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Featured Resources

• Kramper Lake and Danish Alps Recreation Area
  featured in Land and Water Magazine 
• News Release, Dam Site 15A Approved
• Metro Trails - Get new Trails Map pdf
• Field Trips
• Know Your Papio NRD Fact Sheet
• Board Meetings and Reports

Our Newest Public Service Campaign on Flooding

Latest News - 

July Board Meeting News Release

NE DEQ Seeks Input on Proposed Changes to
Chemigation  Regulations

New Spectrum Newsletter

WP-5 Reservoir now named Prairie Queen Recreation Area
see story from Papillion Times Newspaper

Get Free Stuff

You can order free materials including a Metro Trails Map, Flooding Solutions brochure, Finding Solutions brochure, and our Spectrum e-Newsletter.

• About NRD
• Flood Control
• Recreation and Wildlife
• Water Quality
• Educational Resources
• Rural Water Supply
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