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Lower Big Blue NRD Hosts Southeast Area Land Judging

10/13/2023
BEATRICE, Nebraska - On Oct. 4, 2023, 335 students converged on the Joe and Deb Thimm farm near Beatrice for the southeast area land judging competition. Contestants represented Beatrice, Diller-Odell, Fairbury, Falls City, Johnson Brock, Johnson County Central, Lewiston, Meridian, Nebraska City,...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRDs Closing for the Season

10/11/2023
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue NRD will close recreation areas to vehicle traffic for the season on Oct. 23, 2023. Big Indian Recreation Area, located southwest of Wymore, Swanton Wildlife Management Area, located north of Swanton, Walnut Creek Recreation Area, located north of Crete,...Read more

Central Platte NRD: Nov. 17 Deadline for Irrigation Management Cost-Share Funds

10/11/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - Producers interested in improving water quality and quantity in their farming operations may apply for irrigation management funding now through November 17, 2023, at their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service office. Producers in the Central Platte and Twin...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Plans Open House Meetings for the North Fork Elkhorn River Flood Risk Reduction Plan

10/11/2023
NORFOLK, Nebraska – The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD), in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will host two public meetings for the North Fork Elkhorn River Flood Risk Reduction Plan. The first meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 p.m...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Give Free Native Prairie Seed on Oct. 20, 2023

10/11/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - Planting tall grass prairies and wildflowers is vital for Nebraska’s wildlife. The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will hand out native prairie seed to the public on Friday, October 20th to increase grassland awareness and improve wildlife habitat in...Read more

Nebraska State Fairgrounds Welcomes New Monitoring Well to Enhance Education and Environmental Awareness

10/04/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Grand Island Groundwater Guardian Team’s Outdoor Learning Area at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds has taken a significant step towards expanding its educational and environmental impact with the installation of a new monitoring well, generously provided by the Nebraska...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Selects Brian Bruckner as New General Manager

10/02/2023
NORFOLK, Nebraska – At their September 28, 2023, meeting, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a contract with Brian Bruckner to lead the LENRD as General Manager. Bruckner, a native of Northeast Nebraska, holds a Bachelor of Science...Read more

EA Presents Cover Crop Impact Study to Central Platte NRD Board

09/29/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Dan Bigbee, Senior Environmental Scientist at EA Engineering, Science & Technology, presented the results of a cover crop study to the Central Platte NRD’s Board of Directors on Thursday. The Central Platte and Lower Loup NRDs partnered on a study to determine impacts...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Finalizes Tax Levy

09/22/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) board of directors met Wednesday and approved the property tax levy for the Fiscal Year 2024. The levy decreased 13% from the previous year and is set at $0.023 per $100 of assessed evaluation. The property tax request...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Discuss Prescribed Burn Program

09/15/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Prescribed Fire Program and pricing for landowners will be a topic of discussion for the CPNRD’s Programs Committee this month. The committee will consider possible changes to the Prescribed Fire Program and take their...Read more

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Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/07/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 14-16. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more...Read more

2021 NCF-Envirothon Nebraska Announces Winning Teams

07/29/2021
Students from Esopus, New York, Named Champions LINCOLN, Nebraska – On July 28, students from Esopus, New York, took the top prize of $15,000 at the 2021 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon, an international environmental and natural resources education competition for high schoolers...Read more

National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore to Open 2021 NCF-Envirothon

06/23/2021
National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore to Open 2021 NCF-Envirothon NARD Foundation to Award Additional Scholarships LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) is excited to announce Joel Sartore as the keynote speaker for the 2021 National Conservation...Read more

Papio-Missouri River NRD Leads Water Basin Tour

06/14/2021
OMAHA, Nebraska – Approximately 75 directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts convened in Omaha for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (Papio NRD) June 7-8, 2021. “It was a pleasure hosting the Basin Tour this year to...Read more

Nebraska Envirothon a Success at Lake Wanahoo

04/29/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – High schoolers from across Nebraska – and a few pelicans – descended on Lake Wanahoo for the 29th annual Nebraska State Envirothon April 28. Ord High School took home the championship along with $1,500 and will represent Nebraska at the National Conservation Foundation (NCF)...Read more

NARD Welcomes New Board Members

03/29/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In 2021, the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) welcomed four new directors – Joel Hansen, Mason Hoffman, Gene Kelly and Luke Peterson. Joel Hansen, Lower Elkhorn NRD (Wayne, Nebraska) Hansen brings a unique perspective to the board as the Street & Planning...Read more

NARD Elects 2021 Officers

03/12/2021
Photo: The 2021 NARD Executive Committee includes, from left, Legislative Committee Chair Jim Meismer, Secretary-Treasurer Marty Graff, Vice President Orval Gigstad, President Jim Eschliman and Past President Larry Reynolds. Not pictured, Information and Education Committee Chair Jim Johnson...Read more

Nebraska Tree Canopy in Decline, Planting More Important Than Ever

02/19/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Trees help soften the harsh climate of the Great Plains, but recent weather events are leaving Nebraska communities at-risk of being devoid of trees and their innumerable benefits. According to the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska communities lost an average of 18 percent of...Read more

Envirothon Competition Qualifies 14 Teams for State

02/08/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Feb. 3-5, Nebraska high school students competed around the state during a virtual regional Envirothon competition demonstrating natural resources knowledge by identifying trees, labeling fish anatomy and determining soil structure. The winning teams from each Envirothon...Read more

NCF-Envirothon Goes Virtual in 2021; Nebraska Still Hosting

02/05/2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) Board of Trustees and the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) announced the decision to transition the 2021 NCF-Envirothon annual competition to a completely virtual format due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus)...Read more

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