Water U
February 25th, 2009Hey, creek fans! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has developed a new web site that’s jam packed with water info, including a section on lawns/landscapes and property design management. Check it out!
Apply for a Cole Creek Mini-Grant today!
February 9th, 2009The Cole Creek Project is pleased to announce its 2009 Mini-Grant Program. Neighborhood associations, schools, churches and civic groups within the Benson-Ames Alliance are eligible to apply for funding.
A series of mini-grants will be awarded to projects that address stormwater management or water conservation in the Benson-Ames Alliance, which is bordered by Western Avenue on the south, Sorensen Parkway on the north, 72nd Street on the west and Saddle Creek Road/Fontenelle Boulevard on the east. Examples of projects that would meet the criteria are the intallation and use of rain barrels, the creation of a garden featuring sustainable plantings or the production of a local video encouraging water conservation.
Grant requests are limited to $1,000.00. The application deadline is April 30, 2009, and the results will be announced May 30, 2009. Projects should begin in the spring or summer of 2009 and be completed by Sept. 30, 2009.
Click here for more information or to download an application. If you have questions, contact Omaha by Design at 402.554.4010 or info@omahabydesign.org.