Thirty Years Still Not Enough at the NRD:  Ken Feather has No Urge to Retire from the Job He Loves
By Steve Moseley, Managing Editor of the York News-Times (York, Nebraska)
UPPER BIG BLUE NRD


Ken Feather is one lucky man.  After three decades on the job, he's still as passionate as ever about managing recreation, forestry and habitat for the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District.

Feather, who started with the NRD in January 1977, was honored recently by the board and administration for achieving 30 years on the job.  It's a job that requires him to oversee five separate recreation areas under the ownership and control of the Upper Big Blue NRD.

"We see an increase each year in the number of people coming and going," he said.  "It's a different way to use taxpayers' money.  We're fortunate" to be able to develop such areas." 


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The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s board of directors met on Thursday, January 24, 2008. The following items were discussed:

NRCS Report- James Huntwork, NRCS District Conservationist, gave a presentation on Land Capability Classes. The NRD’s current Rules & Regulations do not allow transferring irrigated acres to soils that are determined to be Class 5 or above. Huntwork discussed sub-classes 4e and 5w; which are found within the District. The Board plans to discuss the classes again next month and make a final determination on which classes will be allowed to trade acres for offsets.

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