July 2007

In This Issue

1. Message from Mark Brohman, Executive Director
2. Third Quarter Trust Board Meeting, July 19-20, 2007
3. Revised Grant Application Forms
4. Annual Report 2006 is available
5. Announcement of Grantee Events/ Publicity

Message from Executive Director

Mark Brohman, Executive Director.

After a short absence, the Nebraska Environmental Trust Newsletter is back. We have found the easiest way to keep in touch with our grantees and colleagues via e-mail. Sheila Johnson is our Public Information Officer and our newsletter is one of her many duties. Sheila joined the staff this spring and she will work hard to keep everyone informed of the Trust's activities.

The Nebraska Environmental Trust has provided in excess of $112million over the past 14 years for 952 projects and we have no plans to slow down. We hope that many of you and your communities will be applying for grants in the future. The deadline for the next Nebraska Environmental Trust grant is September 4, 2007. Details about the grant process can be found on our website at www.environmentaltrust.org

Third Quarter Trust Board Meeting

The third quarter Trust Board Meeting will be held July 19-20 at the North Platte NRD office (100547 Airport Road) in Scottsbluff. The board will tour area projects the morning of the 19th and hold a strategic planning session in the afternoon beginning 1.30pm (MDT). The business meeting will be held at 8.30am (MDT) on July 20th. The 3rd Quarter Public Information & Education (PIE) will be awarded at this meeting. A tentative agenda may be requested from the Trust office by calling (402) 471-5409 or e-mail your request to info@net.ne.gov

Revised Grant Application Forms

The grant application forms for the 2008 cycle are now available. Changes include new requirements for real estate transactions (acquisitions and easements). Be sure to review this section carefully as you prepare your application. Applications are due by September 4, 2007. Only one hard copy is required. Refer to the instructions for the details on how to submit your application. You can download the application word or PDF format from the website: www.environmentaltrust.org or request a paper copy from the Trust office. Please contact Lisa Beethe, Grants Administrator (l.beethe@net.ne.gov) or call (402) 471-5541 with any questions you have about the application process.

 

- The 2006 Annual Report is now available. If you would like a copy, please contact the Trust.

- Do you have an event you would like to announce in Resource? Send your event details to Sheila Johnson and we will include it in our next mailing.