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Tri-Basin NRD Offers Soil Moisture Sensor Cost-Share

02/07/2024
HOLDREGE, Nebraska – Tri-Basin Natural Resources District (Tri-Basin NRD) is now offering a Soil Moisture Sensor Cost-Share Program targeted at landowners in the Republican Basin section of the district. This initiative aims to enhance irrigation efficiency and contribute to sustainable water...Read more

Bazile Groundwater Management Area Project 2024 BGMA Winter Meeting

02/02/2024
ORCHARD, Nebraska - On January 30, 2024, the Bazile Groundwater Management Area (BGMA) Project hosted their annual Winter Meeting at the Community Center in Orchard, Nebraska. In total there were 78 attendees consisting of NRD and NRCS employees, NRD Board Members, Sponsors, and most importantly,...Read more

Central Platte NRD Elects Ostermeier and Reichert as Board Secretary and Treasurer

01/26/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors elected Keith Ostermeier, of Grand Island, as Board Secretary and Marvion Reichert, of Elm Creek, as Board Treasurer at their monthly meeting on Thursday. Board officers may serve two, two-year terms...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors Vote to Approve Nearly 6,000 Acres of New Groundwater Irrigation Development in District

01/26/2024
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- One of the most anticipated topics hit the Lower Elkhorn NRD (LENRD) Board of Directors Agenda last night – Applications for Standard Variances to expand groundwater irrigated acres in the District. At a special board meeting held in October 2023, Directors approved a motion to...Read more

NRCS and NRDs Continue Successful Partnership on Dam Assessments

01/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – To ensure water infrastructure safety, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and other sponsors continue a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on several dam assessments across the state. In 2023, 18...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Elects Leaders

01/19/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resource District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors appointed Seth W. Hawkins to fill the board seat for Subdistrict 2 for the year 2024 when it met Wednesday. Seth Hawkins, who lives in Plattsmouth, has an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources and a...Read more

Central Platte NRD Offers Scholarships for Students in Natural Resources

01/18/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) is accepting applications for the CPNRD-Ron Bishop Memorial College Scholarship Program. Applicants must be a college junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in a natural resources course of study at an accredited...Read more

Central Platte NRD’s Annual Water Programs Update Feb. 6, 2024

01/15/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Encouraging results of new data-driven fertigation, the spring weather forecast, and the Perkins County Canal will all be featured at Central Platte NRD’s annual Water Programs Update to be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at the Merrick County Fairgrounds in Central City. Guest...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Elect Board Secretary and Treasurer

01/15/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will elect a board secretary and treasurer at their Board of Director meeting on Thursday, January 25th. In December, the Nominating Committee recommended Keith Ostermeier, of Grand Island, for Secretary and Marvion...Read more

Upper Niobrara White NRD and Chadron State College Host Range Day

01/04/2024
CHADRON, Nebraska -- The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) and Chadron State College (CSC) will host the annual Range Day education event at the Student Center on the CSC campus on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. “Ranchers, Farmers, Landowners and anyone else interested in improving...Read more

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NRD Legislative Conference Brings Together Elected Leaders, Highlights Partnerships

01/20/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In preparation for another legislative session, the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts host their annual Legislative Conference to highlight partnerships and discuss natural resources policy at the Lincoln Embassy Suites Jan. 24-25, 2023. The two-day conference brings...Read more

NDEE Accepting Applications for Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program

01/04/2023
Press Release from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy published on Jan. 4, 2023. LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is now accepting applications for the Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program. NDEE will administer $1.2 million in...Read more

Five Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

11/23/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Earthworms, insects and roots were artfully crafted by young Nebraskans throughout the year turning blank paper into award-winning posters. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognize students from kindergarten to 12th grade, who competed in the annual “Healthy Soil...Read more

Annual NRD Conference Focuses on Water Quality, New Technology

09/20/2022
Hall of Fame and Conservation Award Winners Recognized for Success LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) Conference at the Younes Conference Center Sept. 26-27, 2022. The conference...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/14/2022
Three individuals honored for conservation work LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Husker Harvest Days this afternoon, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognized three individuals, who will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame later this month. “Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts’...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/07/2022
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, drought or water quality? Stop in to visit with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 13-15, 2022. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet...Read more

Goal of a Million Trees Takes Root

08/16/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 51,000 trees of ETGreen’s 1 million goal take root advancing an ecosystem that provides shelter, safety, food, and more to a diverse range of species. In July 2021, Executive Travel, a Lincoln-based travel management company, announced its ETGreen initiative with a...Read more

Connecting Children to Nature

08/10/2022
NRDs play an important role in outdoor learning LINCOLN, Nebraska – Since their inception, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have organized projects and programs to educate both youth and adults about conservation and natural resources. According to the Children and Nature Network, time...Read more

Gov. Ricketts Proclaims July 11-15 as NRD Week

07/11/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – With the stroke of a pen and eager applause, Gov. Pete Ricketts proclaims July 11-15, 2022, as NRD Week in Nebraska to celebrate Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) 50th anniversary. “We are proud to celebrate five decades of protecting, conserving and improving...Read more

Protecting Groundwater Quality a Priority for NRDs

06/20/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Since their inception in 1972, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have been monitoring groundwater quality to protect lives, property and the future. Approximately 85 percent of Nebraskans rely on groundwater as their drinking water source and it is the primary...Read more

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