Helping keep Nebraska’s waterways and our community safe.
Living in a watershed impacts the water quality of all of our downstream neighbors.
We live in a watershed. In fact, we live in several watersheds. The water that flows away from your house ends up in a nearby stream, which travels into the Papillion Creek, which flows into the Missouri River, and into the Mississippi River.
What can I do?
Homeowners can take many steps to maintain and preserve our watersheds. Whether we live in the city or in the country, runoff from fields, landscapes, parking lots, and streets can carry pollution and eroded soil into our streams and lakes. Polluted water is a health and environmental concern, and where runoff can’t soak into the soil, increased flooding is also a risk. In many cities, new regulations are requiring smaller amounts of rain water runoff and where runoff occurs, it should be cleaner than it has been in the past.
Upcoming Events
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Papillion-La Vista Fall Cleanup
October 16-22
7:00am - 5:00pm
The Cleanup Days site is located at 99th Circle and Portal Road on the south side of Portal Road, just east of the Papillion Public Works Facility.
The event is open to Papillion residents, Papillion water customers and La Vista residents. Cleanup Days are a great opportunity for residents to dump old furniture, appliances, electronics, and yard waste free of charge.
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World O! Water
Saturday, September 9
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome to this free event including families, youth or scout troops, school classes, and even your dog!
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Nebraska Science Festival
April 1-30th, 2024
Participate by entering into the Nebraska Science Festival’s essay contest, art contest, and 30-day exercise challenge to walk to the moon!
