Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

The approval was announced by NRCS and the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District after the watershed plan received approval in May

June 26, 2026Updated: June 26, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service

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