Nebraska Conservation and Environmental Review Tool (CERT)

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission carries out threatened and endangered species reviews and conservation planning for state entities through the Conservation and Environmental Review Tool, an interactive GIS mapping tool.

Use this portal to submit proposed projects for review of potential impacts to threatened and endangered species and conservation information on biological diversity, protected lands, and other natural resources for planning purposes.

Submitting a project

1. Register and/or log in.

2. Click on the Map tab in the menu bar and select 'Create Project' to create and submit a project for review. 

Conservation planning

You can access conservation planning information without an account by clicking the Map tab above. Users can query data layers and download tables showing results. Users also can make and download maps using the existing data layers or in combination with layers they upload.

Those who register and log in can get more information in the Map by selecting 'Create Project' and submitting it. They will receive a Conservation Planning Report detailing features in the vicinity of their project.

Explore our tutorials

Find tutorials and guidance documents for how to use the Conservation Environmental Review Tool in our Help section.

Background photo: Sandhills alkaline lake in Garden County, Nebraska. Photo by Gerry Steinauer.