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
Open Office Hours: Post-Disaster Responsibilities Q&A
- Option 1: April 30, 2024 at 1:00 pm CT
- Option 2: May 1, 2024 at 11:00 am CT
These Q&A's are being offered in direct response to the April 26-28 severe weather events. Please join either event to listen and/or bring your questions regarding the post-disaster responsibilities, and rebuilding, repairing and permitted in your National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating community.
NeDNR staff will present a brief outline of the responsibilities of the floodplain administrator and the required substantial damage assessment process for structures in the floodplain of your jurisdiction followed by an open discussion and Q&A.
Anyone involved in floodplain administration is welcome to attend. Pre-registration is not necessary but participation is limited to 100 individuals each day. If the above times do not work for you, please reach out to Michele York to schedule a one-on-one phone call, visit, or zoom meeting: michele.york@nebraska.gov or 402.471.1214.
Once you have answered a few identifying questions, you will be admitted to the Q&A:
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.