Planning Branch in the Omaha District is responsible for developing and managing water resources projects across the upper Missouri River Basin in partnership with state or local sponsors. Planners help decision makers identify problems, develop solutions and compare the importance of the inevitable conflicting values inherent in any solution.
Here's an overview of some of our main functions:
- Flood Risk Management
- Ecosystem Restoration
- Streambank Erosion Protection
- Technical Water Resource Studies
See Project Authorities for information on relevant programs or contact us with inquires.
Planning in the Omaha District plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' civil works water resources development mission. Members of a Corps planning team are professionals with expertise in water resources planning, including plan formulation, environmental resources, tribal and cultural resources, economics, and public involvement.
In addition to possessing knowledge, skills and insights, Corps planners seek input from the public (homeowners, businesses, environmental advocates, Native American Tribes and interest groups) and agencies (federal, state, regional and local) to arrive at a solution for a water resource issue. Examples of water resource issues include flooding, degraded ecosystems, and streambank erosion.