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🐝Community Pollinator Survey🦋The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Environmental Protection Department is gathering community ...
08/11/2026

🐝Community Pollinator Survey🦋

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Environmental Protection Department is gathering community input on current pollinator garden locations, as well as interest in future projects, events, and other educational opportunities surrounding Pollinator Protections.

Whether you already have a garden, are interested in starting one, or simply want to learn more, WE WANT YOUR INPUT!
(This survey will also help us to identify community members who may be interested in volunteering or assisting with future projects.)

Your responses will help us to better understand our community and plan for the future. Pinagigi.

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or click the link: https://portal.laserfiche.com/d2162/forms/survey/EPDPS

🎉 Congratulations to our GIS/GPS Specialist, Byron Walker, and Wildlife & Parks Conservation Officer, Kenny LaPointe, on...
08/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our GIS/GPS Specialist, Byron Walker, and Wildlife & Parks Conservation Officer, Kenny LaPointe, on earning their FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot license!

This achievement marks an exciting milestone as we continue implementing the First Nations Development Institute's Young Natural Resource Professionals (YNRP) grant project. Drone technology will enhance our wildlife forage planting efforts and environmental monitoring through aerial mapping and vegetation assessments, strengthening our ability to make informed natural resource management decisions and support the stewardship of the Winnebago Tribe's natural resources.

A special thank you to Byron and Kenny for the time and dedication they invested in preparing for the exam. Their commitment to professional growth is strengthening Tribal capacity in conservation and natural resource management, and we look forward to the positive impact their expertise will have on this project and future initiatives!!

Congratulations! 👏🛩️🌿

🥁🥁🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁🥁🥁The Water Resource Committee casted their votes in this year's FLOW Symposium Art Poster Contest...
08/03/2026

🥁🥁🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁🥁🥁

The Water Resource Committee casted their votes in this year's FLOW Symposium Art Poster Contest. We would like to thank all of the amazing Native youth artists that participated. Art pieces were selected on the detail, cultural relevance, and most importantly - our water. We are asking for the winners to come into the EPD building located at 920 Mission Dr. (across from the Ho-Chunk Renaissance building) to pick up their prizes and get a picture with their artwork.

1st Place - Thank you to Winnebago Wildlife & Parks-Winnebago Tribe of NE for gifting a Sunoyar tent to our first place winner. In addition, an Explorer Kit that includes binoculars, walkie talkies, and other camping essentials will be included.

2nd Place - Thank you to Whirling-Thunder Wellness-Program for gifting a free pool day to our second place winner. Also included will be a pool day kit that includes beach balls and small party favors.

3rd Place - Thank you to WinnaVegas Casino Resort for donating meal vouchers. A $100 meal voucher will be gifted to our third place winner. Also included will be a GoDaddy Kids Fishing Starter Kit.

Honorable Mentions will receive a $100 meal voucher from WinnaVegas Casino & Resort.

We would like to encourage our winners to stop in today from 12:30pm-4:30pm.

Thank you for everyone who attended the FLOW Symposium and we look forward to future Tribal community engagement events where we update and talk about surface water quality. A big thank you to all the amazing sponsors who made it possible!

When in Lincoln, Nebraska, you may be lucky enough to run into one of Nebraska Men's Basketball dominating forwards. Bra...
07/22/2026

When in Lincoln, Nebraska, you may be lucky enough to run into one of Nebraska Men's Basketball dominating forwards. Braden Frager was the 2026 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year and B1G All-Freshman Team member, playing in 33 games and averaged 11.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Pictured here is our Water Quality Specialist, Ase Overfelt, with the phenomenal 6'7'' forward, Braden Frager.

We would like to wish him a great next season and can't wait to see where his basketball career leads him! 🏀🏀🏀

GBR!

Today is the day! Join us this evening for the 2026 FLOW Symposium to hear updates on surface water activities and liste...
07/15/2026

Today is the day! Join us this evening for the 2026 FLOW Symposium to hear updates on surface water activities and listen to guest speakers like Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District and Iowa Environmental Council (IEC). We would like to give a big shout out to all of our sponsors including Ho-Chunk, Inc., WinnaVegas Casino Resort, Papio-NRD, and IEC. Thank you to Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System’s Wa i pi nagu Diabetes Program for sponsoring our light meal and connecting the importance of clean water and healthy eating!

The event starts at 5:30pm at the Whirling-Thunder Wellness-Program THIS EVENING.

Winnebago The-BigVoice will be live-streaming as well so make sure to tune into their Facebook and YouTube page if you are not able to join in person!

‼️We will also have a table set up specifically for voter registration for the Secretarial Election on the proposed enrollment change. PLEASE come down to learn more about it. Your vote is important!

🌊✨ NATIVE YOUTH POSTER CONTEST ✨🌊Native youth from 5-17 years old are highly encouraged to join in on the fun during the...
07/13/2026

🌊✨ NATIVE YOUTH POSTER CONTEST ✨🌊

Native youth from 5-17 years old are highly encouraged to join in on the fun during the FLOW Symposium. Native youth can choose between colored pencil, marker, and/or crayons to create their poster. This year's creative tagline is "Water sustains our resilient bloodline and the roots we put down."

📜THE RULES: Native youth must complete their artwork during the FLOW Symposium which begins at 5:30pm. They will have until the end of the event to submit their artwork and enter a chance to win! The Water Resource Committee will have up to a week to judge and select the top three winners.

🏆THE PRIZES: Whirling-Thunder Wellness-Program has donated a pool day for one of the winners, Winnebago Wildlife and Parks has donated camping gear, WinnaVegas Casino Resort has donated meal vouchers, and yours truly is giving a prize to compliment these generous donations! We would like to thank our amazing Winnebago Tribal partners for getting in on the fun and supporting our Native youth!

🛎️ A reminder that the FLOW Symposium will be at the Whirling Thunder Wellness Center at 5:30pm on this Wednesday, July 15th. Families are encouraged to come to learn more about what our Water Quality team has been up and hear from guest speakers about surface water quality.

🍽️We would also like to give a huge shout out to the Wa i pi nagu Diabetes Program at Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System for sponsoring the meal for our event and connecting the importance of clean water to healthy eating!

🌊✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨🌊A special thank you to the Iowa Environmental Council for being a proud sponsor of the 2026 FLOW ...
07/13/2026

🌊✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨🌊
A special thank you to the Iowa Environmental Council for being a proud sponsor of the 2026 FLOW Symposium!

Founded in 1995, IEC has grown into Iowa’s largest and most comprehensive nonpartisan environmental coalition, bringing together more than 100 member organizations and advocates dedicated to protecting the state’s natural resources and advancing a more sustainable future.

Through its leadership in clean water advocacy, clean energy expansion, climate resilience, and environmental justice, IEC works to address some of Iowa’s most pressing environmental challenges. From protecting rivers and lakes to supporting equitable environmental policies, IEC is helping create healthier communities across the state.

At FLOW, we believe lasting change happens through collaboration, and IEC exemplifies that mission through its commitment to bringing people together to drive meaningful environmental progress. Their work continues to make a lasting impact on Iowa’s communities and ecosystems.

We are honored to partner with an organization that is leading the way toward a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future. Thank you, IEC, for your leadership, advocacy, and support of the 2026 FLOW Symposium! 💙

🗺️💧Do you know what goes into developing a watershed-based plan?Our Blackbird-Soldier & Logan Creek Watershed-Based Plan...
07/10/2026

🗺️💧Do you know what goes into developing a watershed-based plan?

Our Blackbird-Soldier & Logan Creek Watershed-Based Plan represents nearly five years of dedicated work by EPD's Water Quality Program. Development began in late 2020, and the plan received EPA approval in September 2025!

This milestone reflects years of water quality monitoring, data collection, mapping, scientific analysis, and collaboration with our community and partners. The approved plan also makes the Tribe more competitive for future funding to implement projects that protect and improve water quality across the Reservation.

By investing in science-based planning today, we're helping ensure clean water, healthy ecosystems, and resilient natural resources for future generations.

JUST A WEEK FROM NOW UNTIL THE 2026 FLOW SYMPOSIUM!🌿💧 Sponsor Spotlight: Papio NRD! 💧🌿A huge THANK YOU to the Papio-Miss...
07/08/2026

JUST A WEEK FROM NOW UNTIL THE 2026 FLOW SYMPOSIUM!

🌿💧 Sponsor Spotlight: Papio NRD! 💧🌿
A huge THANK YOU to the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District for being a proud sponsor of the 2026 FLOW Symposium!

Papio NRD is a leader in protecting and conserving our region’s land, water, and wildlife resources across eastern Nebraska. Serving communities throughout Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, and Dakota counties, as well as portions of Burt and Thurston counties, their work helps ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Their partnership has made a meaningful impact beyond the symposium. Papio NRD has been an invaluable resource to the Winnebago EPD and was also a proud sponsor of our Tribal community engagement event last fall. Their continued support demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, community collaboration, and education.

We are honored to partner with organizations that invest in our people, our environment, and our future. Thank you, Papio NRD, for helping make the 2026 FLOW Symposium possible! 🙌🌎💙

📣📣📣 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🥳🥳🥳In less than 10 days, we will be hosting our 2026 FLOW Symposium!We would like to give a specia...
07/06/2026

📣📣📣 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🥳🥳🥳

In less than 10 days, we will be hosting our 2026 FLOW Symposium!

We would like to give a special thank you to Ho-Chunk, Inc. (HCI) for being a proud sponsor of the 2026 FLOW Symposium!

Since its founding in 1994, HCI has been dedicated to creating economic opportunity for the Winnebago Tribe through job creation, business growth, and revenue diversification. Today, HCI operates more than 20 subsidiaries across industries including technology, construction, media, retail, and government contracting, helping build a stronger future for the Winnebago community.

Beyond its business success, HCI remains deeply committed to giving back. Through investments in affordable housing, education, professional development, and programs that support youth and elders, HCI continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Tribal community members.

We are grateful for HCI's partnership and shared commitment to strengthening communities and creating opportunities for future generations.

To find more details about the FLOW Symposium, please click the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1RQ2e58qZJ/

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920 N Mission Drive
Winnebago, NE
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