OMAHA- Congress has authorized about $144 million in flood control projects for the greater Omaha area, including two dams, a central Omaha floodwall and changes to more than 380 metro-area properties along creeks. This is only the first step in the process. Congress must vote again to approve the construction and actually move the money to Omaha.

Adding to the hurdles, some rural landowners affected by one of the dams are working to stop the projects. They commissioned an outside study, have contacted Congress and retained legal counsel. They say the analysis supporting the projects is flawed. The funding comes from the National Defense Authorization Act which helps fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The general manager of the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District said the metro area is primed for flooding due to the number of homes, businesses and government facilities built in the flood plains of the area’s numerous creeks and streams. This latest plan would reduce but not eliminate that risk.

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