Young falcons feel out flying, get names
A recent contest selected names for the three peregrine falcons hatched at an OPPD facility. Now, the young are learning how to fend for themselves.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: environment
Leading the Way
OPPD begins steps toward energy storage
The Nebraska Environmental Trust awarded a grant to the utility, which will help start a pilot program to study battery storage.
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General
Video: It’s two girls and a boy!
A few brave souls banded and weighed the three peregrine falcon chicks over the Memorial Day weekend. Now OPPD needs your help naming them.
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How Does That Work?
Plan provides power line protection for birds
Careful coordination among OPPD crews helps protect birds from interacting with dangerous equipment and protects their nests and habitat.
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General
Falcon box activity ramping up for spring
While humans deal with challenging times, for the resident falcons at North Omaha Station it's life as usual, with the possibility of new chicks on the way.
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Leading the Way
OPPD expands its plans for monarch prairies
New partners have joined OPPD in its efforts to help restore habitat for monarch butterflies on utility properties.
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