Papio NRD Proposes Names for Dam Sites & Rec Areas

WP-2 flood reduction reservoir under construction near 168th & Giles Road in Gretna.

The Papio NRD Board of Directors is proposing names for its four new flood reduction reservoirs and recreation areas.

The projects will feature no-wake lakes and recreation amenities, including trails, kayak/canoe launches, fishing access, and picnic areas.

The proposed names include:

Marlin Petermann Recreation Area (currently referred to as WP-1) under construction near 180^th and Fort Street in Omaha.
Mad Bear Recreation Area (currently referred to as WP-2) under construction near 168^th and Giles Road in Gretna.
Pîtarîsâru’ Recreation Area (currently referred to as WP-4) under construction near 204^th and Schram Road in Gretna.
Susan La Flesche Picotte Recreation Area (currently referred to as DS-19) to be located near 192^nd and Giles Road in Gretna.

Officials from the City of Gretna, Sarpy County, City of Omaha, as well as the general public, are welcome to submit name recommendations prior to the board meeting on March 13^th at 4:00 p.m.

Those wanting to submit a proposed name can do so by sending a letter to the Papio NRD at 8901 S. 154th Street, Omaha, NE 68138, or by emailing us at papadmin@papionrd.org.