by Daniel Lillis | Apr 15, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Kids, Residents
by GrandIsland | Apr 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Have you ever wondered what happens to a raindrop after it hits the ground? In our community, every drop counts — and understanding its journey helps explain why stormwater matters for both our rivers and lakes, and even our groundwater. Let’s follow a...
by Daniel Lillis | Apr 8, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
by GrandIsland | Apr 2, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff & Resilience Standing Water in Yards and Neighborhoods Standing water in yards, parks, or streets may seem harmless, but it can create serious water quality and public health issues. Beyond attracting mosquitoes, stagnant water can contribute to...
by Daniel Lillis | Apr 1, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
by Daniel Lillis | Mar 25, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
by GrandIsland | Mar 22, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff, and Resilience Seasonal Stormwater Guide A flooded basement is one of the last things any homeowner wants to deal with. The frustrating part is that the water isn’t always coming from the same place—or for the same reason. Sometimes the problem...
by Daniel Lillis | Mar 18, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
by GrandIsland | Mar 17, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff, and Resilience Seasonal Stormwater Guide Heavy rain exposes every weak spot in a yard. Water shows up in low areas, creeps toward foundations, and sometimes moves faster than the ground can absorb it. You can’t stop stormwater from arriving, but you...
by GrandIsland | Mar 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources Seasonal Stormwater Guide It seems like a harmless — even kind — thing to do: tossing bread, crackers, or other treats to the ducks and geese at your local pond or park. But feeding wildlife, especially waterfowl like ducks and geese, can...
by Daniel Lillis | Mar 11, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Kids, Residents
by Daniel Lillis | Mar 4, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Kids, Residents
by GrandIsland | Mar 2, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Small Actions Make a Big Difference for Stormwater Protecting local lakes, rivers, and groundwater does not require large projects. Small actions taken by homeowners can significantly reduce stormwater pollution and help prevent...
by Daniel Lillis | Feb 25, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
by GrandIsland | Feb 22, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Green Infrastructure 101 When people think about stormwater infrastructure, they usually picture pipes, culverts, storm drains, and detention ponds. Trees don’t usually come up in that list. They should. A healthy tree changes how water moves from the moment rain...
by Daniel Lillis | Feb 18, 2026 | Community News, Contractors, Education, Kearney, Kids, Residents
by GrandIsland | Feb 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Most drains feel the same in daily life. Water goes in, disappears, and you don’t think much about it after that. But what happens next depends entirely on which drain you’re using. Stormwater and wastewater don’t share a system. They don’t get the same...
by Daniel Lillis | Feb 11, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
by Daniel Lillis | Feb 4, 2026 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
by GrandIsland | Feb 2, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Green Infrastructure 101 When people talk about stormwater, it usually gets split into two approaches: gray and green. Same problem, different tools. Gray Infrastructure: Gray infrastructure is the one you don’t think about until it’s clogged or buried under a street....
