The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) and its partners have begun weekly sampling of public lakes across Nebraska.

This sampling will test for microcystin – a toxin produced by harmful algal blooms (HABs), also known as toxic blue-green algae – and E. coli bacteria. DWEE and its partners collect these samples at 52 public recreational lakes (57 beach sites) throughout the state. Sampling will take place from May 18, 2026, through Sept. 14, 2026.

Nebraska's Draft 2026 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan is available for public comment. The Network Plan was developed to comply with Federal regulation 40 CRF Part 58.10.

The Network Plan describes the existing ambient air monitoring network in Nebraska and sets forth planned changes through June 2027. It also contains information on Nebraska's air quality.

During the 30-day public comment period, written comments regarding this Network Plan may be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) at the mail or email addresses below.