AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNebraska Water & Wildlife: Game and Parks is starting fall rainbow trout stockings, with 12-inch fish headed to community waters statewide and a published schedule that runs from the week of Sept. 21 through early October (dates can shift with weather). Outdoor Recreation Grants: Nebraska Game and Parks is taking applications for 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund grants from cities, villages, natural resources districts and other local entities; letters of intent are due Sept. 18 and applications close Oct. 30, with projects ranging from outdoor recreation upgrades to wildlife observation areas. Wildfire Preparedness: The Nebraska Forest Service is launching the state’s first Wildland Fire Engine Academy, aimed at helping volunteer firefighters learn basic engine maintenance and operation, reflecting the heavy role volunteers play in Nebraska wildfire suppression. Public Health (Recall): FDA classified a hand soap recall as Class II after Intercon Chemical Co. reported potential bacterial contamination; products were distributed across 15 states including Nebraska. Child Welfare Prevention Funding: Nebraska DHHS was selected for a federal Title IV-E Prevention Accelerator Grant to expand evidence-based prevention services, including Motivational Interviewing training, provider capacity and referral pathways.
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