40 2017 Annual Report
N E W A N D R E H A B I L I T A T E D R E S E R V O I R S P R O V I D E
O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Reservoirs are an important feature in Nebraska's landscape. They provide fl ood risk reduction,
irrigation supply, hydropower generation, groundwater recharge, seasonal wetlands and numerous
recreational opportunities. Reservoirs support the majority of fi shing trips taken by Nebraska
anglers each year. Game and Parks' commitment to the rehabilitation of aging reservoirs and
construction of new reservoirs is important to anglers, boaters and Nebraska's economy. Building
them correctly makes good fi nancial success. Currently, we are providing technical and fi nancial
assistance for the construction of four new reservoirs in partnership with the Papio-Missouri
Natural Resources District and the Nemaha Natural Resources District. Two reservoirs scheduled
to open in the spring of 2018 – Flanagan Lake in northwest Omaha (220 surface acres) and Duck
Creek near Peru (62 surface acres) – will provide new opportunities for fi shing, boating, day use,
hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Two more reservoirs on West Papillion Creek (West Papio Sites
6 and 7) are currently in development and will eventually provide another 47 surface acres of
outdoor recreation. Additionally, projects to rehabilitate aquatic habitat and improve access are in
progress at 29 existing reservoirs across the state.
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