The Interrelated Water Management Plan Program (IWMPP) was created in 2006 with the passage of LB 1226 Section 20. This grant program is intended to facilitate the duties of Natural Resource Districts (NRDs) arising under the Nebraska Ground Water Management and Protection Act, and to help offset costs incurred in performing those duties.

This program fund is administered by the Natural Resources Commission (the Commission) and DNR upon recommendations of the NRC. Funds appropriated from the program are allocated by the Commission to NRDs based on guidelines adopted by the Commission. Amounts requested and approved must be supported by a minimum local revenue match comprising twenty percent (20%) of the total project cost.

The Commission adopted guidelines for allocating the funds and evaluating applications. These guidelines are updated periodically as required. DNR is responsible for evaluating requests for project funding submitted annually by Natural Resource Districts based on guidelines and limitations established by the Nebraska Resources Commission. Funds approved by the Commission will be distributed to NRDs in accordance with the guidelines. Applications are on file and available on request from the Department.