Report an Environmental Pollution Problem or Complaint
| Situation | When | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Emergency Situations (spills, petroleum releases, hazardous substances) | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | DWEE (402) 471-2186 (877) 253-2603 |
| Acute Emergency Situations | After hours, weekends, holidays | Nebraska State Patrol Dispatch (402) 479-4921 |
| Fish Kills | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | DWEE (402) 471-2186 (877) 253-2603 or Game & Parks (402) 471-1111 |
| Fish Kills | After hours, weekends, holidays | Nebraska State Patrol Dispatch (402) 479-4921 |
| Non-emergency environmental pollution problems or complaints | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | DWEE (402) 471-2186 (877) 253-2603 or submit by email (see below) |
Submit a Complaint by Email
Electronic submittal of complaint information related to the business and operation of this agency and state government are subject to the Nebraska Public Records Act and may be subject to disclosure to the public.
If you wish to remain anonymous, do not provide personal identifying information. However, omission of contact information may limit the agency’s ability to investigate.
It is unlawful to knowingly provide false information to a governmental agency with intent to instigate or impede an investigation.
Please include:
- Description of the problem
- Date and time of occurrence
- Location (address or directions)
- How you are aware of or affected by the problem
- Who or what caused the problem
- Description of environmental impact
Email: DWEE.problem@nebraska.gov