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Kari
Burgert
Nebraska Department of Water, Energy & Environment
301 Centennial Mall SLincoln,NE68508
Business phone
402-471-5277

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2026 PRRIP Q1 GC Meeting

2026 PRRIP Q1 GC Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 2:00-5:30 PM Central Time
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 8:00 AM-11:30 AM Central Time

PRRIP 2026 Q1 GC Meeting Agenda Highlights:

  • Review and approve prior meeting minutes, Advisory Committee updates, and key Program reports.
  • Executive Director update, including the 2025 expenditure summary, PRRIP website relaunch, PRRIP public outreach efforts, and PRRIP Procurement items.
  • Discuss the 2026 Platte River Basin hydrology outlook and potential water supply implications for PRRIP.
  • Consider and vote on key PRRIP Water Plan actions, including water exchange agreements and Elwood Outlet feasibility.
  • PRRIP Science Plan updates, including 2025 tern/plover monitoring and passive sediment augmentation alternative findings.
  • Receive the PRRIP 2025 Land Work Report, discuss Second Increment conservation land crediting, and consider a land access agreement.
  • GC Executive Session on strategic land matters and EDO future direction.
  • Public comment opportunity and a preview of upcoming 2026 GC Meetings.
Contact
Jason
Farnsworth
Executive Director
farnsworthj@headwaterscorp.com
308-237-5728
Location
Holiday Inn Kearney110 2nd Avenue,Kearney,NE68847
2026 PRRIP Q1 GC Meeting - Day #1
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1 - PRRIP 2026 Q1 GC Meeting Agenda
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9 - 2025 Annual Land Work Plan Report Draft
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PRRIP Second Quarter 2026 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

PRRIP Second Quarter 2026 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
April 21, 2026, 1 - 5 PM CT | April 22, 2026, 8 - Noon CT

Held IN PERSON at the Executive Director's Office, Kearney, NE, with virtual attendance option.

Contact
Malinda
Henry
Science Plan Coordinator
henrym@headwaterscorp.com
308-237-5728
Location
PRRIP Executive Director's Office4111 4th Avenue, Suite 6Kearney,NE68845
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2026 PRRIP Independent Science Advisory (ISAC) Meeting

2026 PRRIP Independent Science Advisory (ISAC) Meeting
July 7 - 8, 2026

Held IN-PERSON in Kearney, NE

July 7th is planned as a field day focused on ISAC learning more about PRRIP land management, water management, target species, and PRRIP science.

July 8th is planned as an Open Session at a location TBD in Kearney, NE. All PRRIP participants are invited to attend.

July 9th is planned as a Closed Session at a location TBD in Kearney, NE. The Closed Session will be for the ISAC and PRRIP EDO staff only.

 

 

Contact
Chadwin
Smith
President, Headwaters
smithc@headwaterscorp.com
Location
Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Office4111 4th Avenue, Suite 6Kearney,NE68845
July 8 virtual participation option
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PRRIP Third Quarter 2026 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

PRRIP Third Quarter 2026 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
July 21, 2026 1:00 - 5:00 PM MT / 2:00 - 6:00 PM CT | July 22, 2026 8:00 - 12:00 NOON MT / 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT

This will be a VIRTUAL meeting via Microsoft TEAMS. Those interested in attending in person are welcome at the Executive Director's Office in Kearney, NE.

Contact
Malinda
Henry
Science Plan Coordinator
henrym@headwaterscorp.com
308-237-5728
Location
Executive Director's Office - Platte River Recovery Implementation Program4111 4th AvenueSuite 6,Kearney,NE68845
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PRRIP Fourth Quarter 2026 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

PRRIP Fourth Quarter 2026 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
October 20, 2026 1:00 - 5:00 PM CT
October 21, 2026 8:00 - 12:00 NOON CT

Held IN PERSON at Executive Director’s Office, Kearney, NE with virtual attendance option.

Contact
Malinda
Henry
Science Plan Coordinator
henrym@headwaterscorp.com
308-237-5728
Location
Executive Director's Office - Platte River Recovery Implementation Program4111 4th AvenueSuite 6,Kearney,NE68845
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Program Components

  • Adaptive Management Plan
  • Land Plan
  • Water Plan

Target Species

  • Interior Least Tern
  • Pallid Sturgeon
  • Piping Plover
  • Whooping Crane

Committees

  • Governance (GC)
  • Finance (FC)
  • Water Advisory (WAC)
  • Technical Advisory (TAC)
  • Land Advisory (LAC)
  • Independent Science Advisory (ISAC)
  • Environmental Account / Reservoir Coordinating (EARCC)
  • Adaptive Management Working Group (AMWG)

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