May 30, 2025
Drought takes toll on eastern Nebraska oaks
State parks along Nebraska’s eastern edge are seeing dead or declining trees due to stressors.
Two Rivers State Recreation Area just west of Omaha will end its collection of green debris from the April 26 tornadoes at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17.
Two Rivers, located off Highway 92 and South 264th Street, was allowing those affected by the recent tornadoes to drop off tree, limb and other green debris. Lumber, drywall, insulation, furniture, appliances and other household waste was not accepted.
Nine tornadoes touched down in Nebraska on April 26, including one in the Lincoln-Waverly area and two in the Omaha metro area. Nebraska Game and Parks state park and recreation areas along the path were spared damage.