Our interest in habitat development and responsible floodplain management lead us to support Fontenelle Forest’s effort to purchase the Heinz property. These 20 acres adjoin and expand Neale [...]
We are proud to have partnered with Heartland BCycle to bring rental bicycles to the Riverfront. And they’ve been a success! In fact, our bike stations are among the Metro’s most popular. Why are [...]
We found creative ways to advance both artistic endeavors and educational programs focused on the Missouri River. For example, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers [...]
On several occasions, we coordinated with partners to incorporate programs focused on flood plain education, river habitat issues and wildlife preservation. For example, Loessfest, originally [...]
An indoor Pavilion with rooftop deck and Belle’s Play Garden highlight this second phase Council Bluffs facility – and we helped fund it. Young visitors also enjoy the park’s interactive water [...]
The Omaha Chamber of Commerce led this effort to improve Riverfront program offerings. We were a financial partner and participated in the study. For this effort, the Chamber enlisted assistance [...]
During his time as a U. S. Senator, Bob Kerrey championed initiatives to address reoccurring property flooding along the Missouri River. To address this issue, the Papio-Missouri Natural Resource [...]
Dedicated to the public in 2013, Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park reflects the power of the Missouri River and mirrors the strength and grace of the adjacent Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. We joined [...]
School children, local agencies and a Lewis & Clark group teamed with us to imagine, fund and build this unique attraction. The Children’s Art wall combines public art and historic [...]
We sponsored a fifteen-week interdisciplinary service-learning design studio with the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Iowa State University and Saski. Students from landscape architecture, [...]