UMRB Annual Meeting Logistics

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Big Bend Dam Reservoir, Lower Brule, SD, Aug. 23, 2023. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Makenzie Leonard)

Register

Don't forget to fill out the registration form HERE.

Venue

The event will take place in the Golden Spur room at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel – 302 S. 36th St, Omaha, NE 68131. 

Visit the Cottonwood at thecottonwoodhotel.com.

Parking

Parking is not available at the venue, but street parking and other lots may be available nearby. The best option is to valet with Kimpton staff at $10/day for daytime visitors and $30/overnight for hotel guests. 

UMRB Annual Partners Meeting Social Event (5:30 - 7:30 pm) 

This is a relaxed dinner and drinks event that is open to all attendees. It will be held at Pitch Pizzeria in Dundee District in a private room, a five minute drive from the venue. There will be a set menu for our group and drinks available for your purchase. *Please note that each individual will need to pay for their own tab as we are not able to provide meals for the group. We look forward to connecting and talking with everyone at this event! 

Lodging

We have rooms reserved at the government rate ($115 a night) at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel for 2/6-2/9.

Reserve rooms using this LINK or via phone at 1-800-546-7866 using reference code CIR.

*THE DEADLINE TO RESERVE GOVERMENT RATE ROOMS IS JANUARY 7, 2024.*

Airport

OMA – Eppley Airport is closest airport.

Schedule

Day 1 (2/7) is for the implementation team which includes the Army Corps UMRB Team and all Mesonet Representatives. 9 am - 4 pm; Golden Spur Room, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. 

There will be a Social Event on the evening of 2/7 (5:30 -7) which is open to ALL Invitees. The location is at Pitch Pizzeria in the Dundee District, 5021 Underwood Ave.

Day 2 (2/8) is the Partners Meeting and is open to all invitees. Light refreshments available during the day. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Golden Spur Room, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel.