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The Impact of NET Grants

Community Greenspaces Make a Measurable Difference

"Towns exist, communities thrive. 
Trees and quality green spaces transform towns into communities." 
-- Chrissy Land, Western Nebraska Community Forester 

Community greenspaces provide myriad economic, health, societal and environmental benefits in Nebraska, but not all greenspaces are created equally. 

Landscape projects funded in part by Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) grants over the past 9 years (2015-2024) have impacted thousands of Nebraskans in 161 towns and cities across Nebraska from Gering to Columbus, Chadron to Wahoo and Grand Island to Bellevue. 

These greenspaces have brought residents countless hours of connection, leisure and enjoyment by providing beautiful, purposeful spaces in which to relax, socialize and enjoy nature and recreational experiences. They have also positively impacted the environment by providing critical habitat for pollinating insects, by filtering pollutants and absorbing storm water and by reducing energy use and urban heat through strategically planted shade trees. 

In addition, these greenspaces have significantly impacted economic development and will continue to do so for decades to come. Studies show that in business districts that have ample shade from tree-lined streets, consumers spend, on average, 10% more in local shops and restaurants. They also spend longer shopping and will travel farther to shop in towns with inviting shady streets. Here are some additional economic and environmental impact statistics:

  • Shade can increase the lifespan of pavement up to 60%.
  • Rental rates are on average 7% higher on shady streets.
  • Shady streets are on average 3-15 degrees cooler than non-shaded streets, which can reduce energy costs associated with air conditioning.
  • Tree canopy along streets can intercept up to 3,000 gallons of storm water before it drains into municipal sewer systems, resulting in reduced flooding and fewer pollutants flowing into local streams and lakes. 

To learn more about projects in any community, please reach out to us a arboretum@unl.edu or 402-472-2971.

People & Places Impacted by NET Grant-Funded Greenspaces

  • Visitors enjoy a tour of the pollinator garden at St. Leo Church in Omaha. 

  • A public greenspace in Columbus provides shade, beauty and recreational space.

  • Volunteers in Taylor participate in a planting. 

  • Local residents and high school students learn how to plant trees in downtown Valentine. 

  • Local students help plant perennials at Heritage Park in Battle Creek. 

  • Volunteers plan the design for a healing garden with a landscape designer in Stolley Park. 

  • Volunteers help plant raised pollinator beds and a rain garden in Gering. 

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Economic and Environmental Impact of NET-Funded Grant Projects by Legislative District

District 1

  • 13 communities benefitted from 30 landscape projects
  • $52,484 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $139,871
  • 437 trees, 6,650 perennials and grasses and a pound of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $44,163 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 358,210 gallons of rainwater, saving $211,343 in storm water management
    • Conserved 9,148,124 gallons of irrigation water, saving $23,785 
  • See an example of an NET grant-funded landscaping project at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn. 

District 2

  • 6 communities benefited from 16 landscape projects
  • $33,129 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $112,344
  • 140 trees, 8,159 perennials and grasses and 4 pounds of native seed planted
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $14,148 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 297,389 gallons of rainwater, saving $175,460 in storm water management
    • Conserved 11,984,630 gallons of irrigation water, saving $31,160
  • Read about an NET grant-funded landscaping project at Aldersgate Church in Lincoln. 

District 3

  • 2 communities benefitted from 3 landscape projects
  • $145 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $560
  • 190 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 2,065 gallons of rainwater. saving $1,218 in storm water management
    • Conserved 95,236 gallons of irrigation water, saving $247

District 4

  • 1 community benefitted from 7 landscape projects
  • $647 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $3,285
  • 491 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 9,305 gallons of rainwater, saving $5,490 in storm water management
    • Conserved 428,999 gallons of irrigation water, saving $1,115
  • See an example of an NET grant-funded bioretention project in Omaha. 

District 5

  • 1 community benefitted from 4 landscape projects
  • $300 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $1,359
  • 208 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 3,942 gallons of rainwater, saving $2,326 in storm water management
    • Conserved 181,735 gallons of irrigation water, saving $473

District 6

  • 1 community benefitted from 8 landscape projects
  • $17,579 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $49,536
  • 24 trees and 1,419 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $2,425 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 38,699 gallons of rainwater, saving $22,832 in storm water management
    • Conserved 1,370,875 gallons of irrigation water, saving $3,564
  • Read about a pollinator garden at St. Leo Church in Omaha that was funded by an NET grant. 

District 7

  • 1 community benefitted from 4 landscape projects
  • $4,360 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $9,593
  • 10 trees and 876 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $2,425 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 21,521 gallons of rainwater, saving $12,697 in storm water management
    • Conserved 819,991 gallons of irrigation water, saving $2,132
  • Read about a city beautification planting project funded by an NET grant in the South 24th Street business district in Omaha. 

District 8

  • 1 community benefitted from 20 landscape projects
  • $25,618 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $216,077
  • 4 trees and 2,375 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $404 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 46,976 gallons of rainwater, saving $27,716 in storm water management
    • Conserved 2,096,941 gallons of irrigation water, saving $5,452
  • See photos from a Green Infrastructure Classroom at Dundee Elementary in Omaha that was funded by an NET grant. 

District 9

  • 1 community benefitted from 20 landscape projects
  • $11,090 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $36,473
  • 105 trees and 712 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $10,611 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 65,153 gallons of rainwater, saving $38,440 in storm water management
    • Conserved 1,195,475 gallons of irrigation water, saving $3,108

District 10

  • 1 community benefitted from 6 landscape projects
  • $244 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $2,336
  • 300 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 5,685 gallons of rainwater, saving $3,354 in storm water management
    • Conserved 262,118 gallons of irrigation water, saving $682

District 11

  • 1 community benefitted from 6 landscape projects
  • $12,983 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $36,452
  • 44 trees, 1,556 perennials and grasses and 4 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $4,447 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 119,872 gallons of rainwater, saving $70,724 in storm water management
    • Conserved 5,405,739 gallons of irrigation water, saving $14,055
  • See photos of a landscape beautification project at Florence Home, a skilled nursing facility in Omaha, that was made possible by an NET grant. 

District 12

  • 2 communities benefitted from 4 landscape projects
  • $100 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $944
  • 204 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 3,866 gallons of rainwater, saving $2,281 in storm water management
    • Conserved 178,240 gallons of irrigation water, saving $463

District 13

  • 1 community benefitted from 7 landscape projects
  • $3,966 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $16,452
  • 2 trees and 1,693 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $202 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 33,067 gallons of rainwater, saving $19,510 in storm water management
    • Conserved 1,490,139 gallons of irrigation water, saving $3,874
  • Read about an NET grant-funded landscaping project at Royale Oaks assisted living center in Omaha. 

District 14

  • 1 community benefitted from 4 landscape projects
  • $100 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $757
  • 204 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 3,866 gallons of rainwater, saving $2,281 in storm water management
    • Conserved 178,240 gallons of irrigation water, saving $463
  • Read about an NET grant-funded tree planting project at Anderson Grove Elementary (Papillion LaVista Community Schools) 

District 15

  • 3 communities benefitted from 9 landscape projects
  • $13,969 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $28,802
  • 36 trees and 181 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $3,638 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 21,142 gallons of rainwater, saving $12,474 in storm water management
    • Conserved 354,733 gallons of irrigation water, saving $922
  • Read about an NET grant-funded tree planting project at Midland University in Fremont. 

District 16

  • 7 communities benefitted from 13 landscape projects
  • $27,756 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $73,387
  • 40 trees and 3,458 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $4,042 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 85,211 gallons of rainwater, saving $50,275 in storm water management
    • Conserved 3,239,744 gallons of irrigation water, saving $8,423
  • Read about an NET grant-funded landscaping project at a town park in Wisner. 

District 17

  • 6 communities benefitted from 15 landscape projects
  • $100,965 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $293,104
  • 463 trees, 2,191 perennials and grasses and 9.85 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $46,791 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 438,580 gallons of rainwater, saving $258,762 in storm water management
    • Conserved 13,814,822 gallons of irrigation water, saving $35,919
  • Read about a community orchard in South Sioux City that was planted with funding from an NET grant. 

District 18

  • 3 communities benefitted from 12 landscape projects
  • $94,201 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $196,503
  • 550 trees, 1,638 perennials and grasses and 46 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $55,583 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 1,092,110 gallons of rainwater, saving $644,345 in storm water management
    • Conserved 48,202,995 gallons of irrigation water, saving $125,328
  • Read about an Arboretum at Westview High School that was revitalized with funding from an NET grant. 

District 19

  • 3 communities benefitted from 11 landscape projects
  • $17,761 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $65,237
  • 160 trees and 1,235 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $16,170 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 102,124 gallons of rainwater, saving $60,253 in storm water management
    • Conserved 1,952,776 gallons of irrigation water, saving $5,077
  • Read about a landscaping project at Heritage Park in Battle Creek that was funded by an NET grant. 

District 20

  • 2 communities benefitted from 18 landscape projects
  • $28,569 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $64,356
  • 17 trees and 1,711 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $1,718 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 40,788 gallons of rainwater, saving $24,065 in storm water management
    • Conserved 1,587,778 gallons of irrigation water, saving $4,128
  • Read about a pollinator garden in Cryer Park, Omaha, that was funded by an NET grant. 

District 21

  • 4 communities benefitted from 15 landscape projects
  • $62,466 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $125,373
  • 297 trees, 21,216 perennials and grasses and 110 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $30,015 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 2,438,431 gallons of rainwater, saving $1,438,674 in storm water management
    • Conserved 124,822,382 gallons of irrigation water, saving $324,538
  • See photos of an NET grant-funded project that created a more beautiful, sustainable airport entry corridor in Lincoln.

District 22

  • 2 communities benefitted from 4 landscape projects
  • $13,351 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $28,318
  • 34 trees and 1,618 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $3,436 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 47,390 gallons of rainwater, saving $27,960 in storm water management
    • Conserved 1,599,354 gallons of irrigation water, saving $4,158
  • See photos from an NET grant-funded pollinator garden project at Central Community College in Columbus. 

District 23

  • 9 communities benefitted from 17 landscape projects
  • $42,684 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $93,009
  • 249 trees and 1,297 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $25,164 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 147,087 gallons of rainwater, saving $86,781 in storm water management
    • Conserved 2,492,957 gallons of irrigation water, saving $6,482
  • Read about a native plant garden and bioswale at Railside Green Arboretum in Schuyler that were funded by an NET grant. 

District 24

  • 5 communities benefitted from 10 landscape projects
  • $33,193 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $71,924
  • 41 trees, 1,399 perennials and grasses and 28.8 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $4,143 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 541,586 gallons of rainwater, saving $319,536 in storm water management
    • Conserved 28,849,060 gallons of irrigation water, saving $75,008
  • Read about an NET grant-funded butterfly garden that was planted at Heartfelt Children's Memorial Garden in Seward.

District 25

  • 3 communities benefitted from 16 landscape projects
  • $34,655 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $72,622
  • 34 trees, 2,306 perennials and grasses and 4 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $3,436 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 129,164 gallons of rainwater, saving $76,207 in storm water management
    • Conserved 6,006,426 gallons of irrigation water, saving $15,617
  • Read about an NET grant-funded pollinator greenway that was planted in the Vintage Heights neighborhood in Lincoln. 

District 26

  • 1 community benefitted from 18 landscape projects
  • $788 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $5,269
  • 798 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 15,122 gallons of rainwater, saving $89,922 in storm water management
    • Conserved 697,233 gallons of irrigation water, saving $1,813

District 27

  • 1 community benefitted from 6 landscape projects
  • $1,372 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $5,133
  • 252 perennials and grasses and 9 pounds of native seeds planted
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 159,432 gallons of rainwater, saving $94,065 in storm water management
    • Conserved 8,783,562 gallons of irrigation water, saving $22,837
  • See photos from an NET grant-funded native seed planting project along Van Dorn trail in Lincoln. 

District 28

  • 1 community benefitted from 28 landscape projects
  • $44,432 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $118,007
  • 16 trees and 14,481 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $1,617 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 282,295 gallons of rainwater, saving $166,554 in storm water management
    • Conserved 12,739,791 gallons of irrigation water, saving $33,123
  • See photos from an NET grant-funded landscape beautification project at Union Plaza in Lincoln. 

District 29

  • 1 community benefitted from 31 landscape projects
  • $19,015 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $101,819
  • 1 tree and 5,439 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $101 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 103,564 gallons of rainwater, saving $61,103 in storm water management
    • Conserved 4,757,653 gallons of irrigation water, saving $12,370
  • See photos of an NET grant-funded native garden planted at Beattie Elementary School in Lincoln. 

District 30

  • 4 communities benefitted from 10 landscape projects
  • $4,550 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $10,139
  • 46 trees and 327 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $4,649 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 28,829 gallons of rainwater, saving $17,009 in storm water management
    • Conserved 536,904 gallons of irrigation water, saving $1,396

District 31

  • 2 communities benefitted from 6 landscape projects
  • $922 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $2,647
  • 157 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 2,975 gallons of rainwater, saving $1,755 in storm water management
    • Conserved 137,175 gallons of irrigation water, saving $357

District 32

  • 10 communities benefitted from 14 landscape projects
  • $1,104 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $3,680
  • 5 trees and 549 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $505 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 12,864 gallons of rainwater, saving $7,590 in storm water management
    • Conserved 506,979 gallons of irrigation water, saving $1,318

District 33

  • 4 communities benefitted from 9 landscape projects
  • $37,329 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $78,584.24
  • 66 trees and 2,402 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $6,670 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 77,991 gallons of rainwater, saving $46,015 in storm water management
    • Conserved 2,459,100 gallons of irrigation water, saving $6,394
  • Read about an NET grant-funded waterwise garden planted in Highland Park Arboretum in Hastings.

District 34

  • 5 communities benefitted from 5 landscape projects
  • $15,275 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $30,849
  • 74 trees and 252 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $7,478 in iTree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 41,184 gallons of rainwater, saving $24,298 in storm water management
    • Conserved 624,277 gallons of irrigation water, saving $1,623
  • See photos of the sustainable landscaping project installed at the public library in Clarks, which was funded by an NET grant. 

District 35

  • 1 community benefitted from 25 landscape projects
  • $78,429 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $183,652
  • 215 trees and 5,941 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $21,728 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 355,838 gallons of rainwater, saving $209,945 in storm water management
    • Conserved 13,976,767 gallons of irrigation water, saving $36,340
  • Read about two NET grant-funded projects in Grand Island: a native garden planted in the Railside District and a pollinator garden planted in Stolley Park.

District 36

  • 3 communities benefitted from 20 landscape projects
  • $21,637 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $45,937
  • 203 trees and 1,312 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $20,515 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 124,739 gallons of rainwater, saving $73,596 in storm water management
    • Conserved 2,254,867 gallons of irrigation water, saving $5,863
  • Read about an NET grant-funded butterfly pollinator garden planted along the MoPac Trail in Springfield. 

District 37

  • 1 community benefitted from 16 landscape projects
  • $33,874 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $77,464
  • 91 trees, 3,638 perennials and grasses and 48.6 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $9,196 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 949,291 gallons of rainwater, saving $560,082 in storm water management
    • Conserved 49,941,600 gallons of irrigation water, saving $129,848
  • See photos of an NET grant-funded native plant outdoor classroom planted at Little Sprouts in Kearney. 

District 38

  • 5 communities benefitted from 6 landscape projects
  • $7,444 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $15,523
  • 270 perennials and grasses and 15.8 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 276,625 gallons of rainwater, saving $163,209 in storm water management
    • Conserved 15,269,400 gallons of irrigation water, saving $39,700
  • Read about the NET grant-funded prairie arboretum created at George Norris Park in McCook. 

District 39

  • 2 communities benefitted from 7 landscape projects
  • $192 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $1,284
  • 301 perennials and grasses  planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 5,704 gallons of rainwater, saving $3,365 in storm water management
    • Conserved 262,991 gallons of irrigation water, saving $684

District 40

  • 7 communities benefitted from 9 landscape projects
  • $25,695 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $54,778
  • 111 trees and 3,682 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $11,218 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 124,388 gallons of rainwater, saving $73,389 in storm water management
    • Conserved 3,823,204 gallons of irrigation water, saving $9,940
  • Read about an NET grant-funded tree planting project in Laurel. 

District 41

  • 2 communities benefitted from 4 landscape projects
  • $3,625 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $7,505
  • 108 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 2,047 gallons of rainwater, saving $1,208 in storm water management
    • Conserved 94,362 gallons of irrigation water, saving $245
  • Read about the NET grant-funded native landscape planted at the entrance of Ponca State Park. 

District 42

  • 5 communities benefitted from 7 landscape projects
  • $50,817 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $129,079
  • 131 trees, 2,708 perennials and grasses and 118 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $13,239 in iTree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 2,143,494 gallons of rainwater, saving $1,264,661 in storm water management
    • Conserved 115,356,877 gallons of irrigation water, saving $299,928
  • Read about an NET grant-funded native garden planted at Tranquility Park in Hershey. 

District 43

  • 10 communities benefitted from 19 landscape projects
  • $36,838 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $79,872
  • 57 trees and 3,012 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $5,760 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 85,123 gallons of rainwater, saving $50,223 in storm water management
    • Conserved 2,942,926 gallons of irrigation water, saving $7,652
  • Read about an NET grant-funded downtown beautification project in Valentine. 

District 44

  • 7 communities benefitted from 44 landscape projects
  • $43,881 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $102,579
  • 120 trees and 3,723 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $12,127 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 129,593 gallons of rainwater, saving $76,460 in storm water management
    • Conserved 3,908,174 gallons of irrigation water, saving $10,161
  • Read about an NET grant-funded pollinator garden project planted in Elwood. 

District 45

  • 1 Community benefitted from 11 landscape projects
  • $16,780 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $94,532
  • 5,442 perennials and grasses, 1 tree, and 50 lbs of seed planted
  • The Economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $101 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 962,826 gallons of rainwater, saving $569,286 in storm water management
    • Conserved 52,334,624 gallons of irrigation water, saving $136,318
  • Read about an NET grant-funded landscaping project at Bellevue University. 

District 46

  • 1 community benefitted from 8 landscape projects
  • $338 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $2,111
  • 230 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 4,359 gallons of rainwater, saving $2,572 in storm water management
    • Conserved 200,957 gallons of irrigation water, saving $522

District 47

  • 3 communities benefitted from 4 landscape projects
  • $24,016 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $47,492
  • 30 trees, 1,044 perennials and grasses and 105 pounds of native seed planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $3,032 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 1,838,874 gallons of rainwater, saving $1,084,936 in storm water management
    • Conserved 100,982,127 gallons of irrigation water, saving $262,554
  • Read about a water augmentation project and pollinator garden planted with NET grant funds at Tri Trails Park in Ogallala. 

District 48

  • 4 communities benefitted from 22 landscape projects
  • $89,351 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $225,770
  • 193 trees and 8,054 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • $19,505 in i-Tree estimated benefits*
    • Utilized 247,584 gallons of rainwater, saving $146,075 in storm water management
    • Conserved 8,090,916 gallons of irrigation water, saving $21,036
    • Read about an NET grant-funded landscaping project at Gering Civic Plaza. 

District 49

  • 1 community benefitted from 2 landscape projects
  • $50 in NET grants invested resulted in a total project value of $577
  • 120 perennials and grasses planted 
  • The economic benefit of these projects (over 10 years):
    • Utilized 2,274 gallons of rainwater, saving $1,342 in storm water management
    • Conserved 104,847 gallons of irrigation water, saving $273

*i-Tree is a software suite from the USDA Forest Service that provides urban and rural forestry analysis and benefits assessment tools. It calculates economic and environmental benefits gained from tree canopy, including heat reduction, energy savings, impact on gray infrastructure, storm water management costs and carbon reduction. 

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