Mira Creek Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations

PURPOSE

Note: Due to Federal funding cuts to the WFPO program, the Mira Creek WFPO is currently on hold.

The Mira Creek Watershed Improvement Project is located along Mira Creek within North Loup and surrounding areas in Valley County, with a focus on reducing flooding impacts to agricultural areas and the local community. The project will lead to the development of the Mira Creek Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) through an assessment of flood mitigation alternatives supported by public engagement and sponsor participation that also meets the requirements of the following:

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process
• NRCS Title 390 National Watershed Program Manual and Handbook
• The most recent Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines (PR&G) for Water and Land Related Resource Implementation Studies 

The project is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) program. The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is the local sponsoring organization and has retained JEO Consulting Group to assist in developing the plan.