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Central Platte NRD to Hold Public Hearing for 2024 Budget

07/14/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – A public hearing is scheduled on Thursday, July 27, 2023, for the Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) 2024 Fiscal budget of expenditures. The hearing will be held at 1:45 p.m. just prior to the CPNRD’s Board of Directors monthly meeting. The total proposed...Read more

Executive Travel Charts Course for Carbon-Free Travel, Plants 111K Trees

07/10/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In a groundbreaking effort to promote sustainability within the travel industry, Lincoln-based Executive Travel has taken the initiative to offset its carbon emissions by planting trees throughout the state. In July 2021, Executive Travel announced its ETGreen initiative with a...Read more

Sentinel Fertigation's Sunset Seminars to Feature Central Platte NRD Producers

07/10/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- Producers are encouraged to attend a Sentinel Fertigation Sunset Seminar in August. Central Platte NRD producers Arnie Hinkson, Wood River, and Don Batie, Lexington, will feature their research sites on Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 as Sentinel Fertigation joins forces with...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Approves 2024 Draft Budget

07/05/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved their 2024 Fiscal budget of expenditures to hold a public hearing at 1:45 p.m. on July 27, 2023, just prior to the Board of Directors July meeting. The total proposed budget is $34.9 million...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Votes to Increase Irrigation Allocations

06/23/2023
NORFOLK, Nebraska – Last year, in a proactive measure and in response to the acute drought that took a commanding grip in Northeast Nebraska, the LENRD (Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District) implemented restrictions on wells pumping over 50 gallons per minute, until the drought decreases in...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Reviews First Draft of Budget

06/23/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The first draft of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District’s (LPSNRD) Fiscal Year 2024 Budget emphasizes flood control, water quality, stream stability projects, and continuation of repairing aging infrastructure. The LPSNRD Board of Directors reviewed the first budget...Read more

Upper Niobrara White NRD 2023 Amateur Photo Contest Winners

06/22/2023
CHADRON, Nebraska -- The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) held the fourth annual Amateur Photo Contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents of the District encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties. The UNWNRD received nearly 600...Read more

Central Platte NRD Groundwater Management Plan Changes

06/21/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) updated Groundwater Management Plan will become effective on July 1, 2023. Changes were implemented by the CPNRD Board of Directors to address continuing groundwater level declines and increased nitrate levels in some...Read more

Middle Republican NRD Puts Flood Resiliency to the Test

06/15/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In the wake of flooding that struck southwest Nebraska in recent weeks, the region’s flood infrastructure has emerged as a symbol of resilience and strength. The flooding, triggered by unprecedented rainfall and the rapidly rising Republican River, swept across southwest...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores the Platte River

06/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Approximately 65 directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in Kearney for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Central Platte NRD June 12-13, 2023. The NRD Basin Tour explores a different water basin each...Read more

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Envirothon Competitions Qualify 14 Teams for State

03/13/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Feb. 5 and March 10, Nebraska high school students competed around the state at regional Envirothon competitions demonstrating natural resources knowledge by measuring trees, identifying animal pelts and plotting maps. The winning teams from each regional Envirothon...Read more

Nebraska Ag Youth Institute Accepting Applications

02/13/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – It’s application time for one of the biggest youth agriculture outreach events in the state—the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). NAYI brings together high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Nebraska agriculture, network with agriculture leaders and...Read more

NRDs Sign Agreement with NRCS to Continue Conservation Efforts

01/30/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) collectively signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jan. 28. This agreement is a renewal of a long-standing commitment between the NRDs and NRCS that...Read more

NARD Legislative Conference Brings Together Elected Leaders, Highlights Partnerships

01/23/2020
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. 28-29. The two-day conference brings...Read more

Five Nebraska Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

12/09/2019
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Earthworms, tree roots and rabbit burrows were artfully crafted by young Nebraskans throughout the year turning blank paper into award-winning posters. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts recognize students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, who competed in the annual “Life in...Read more

State Land Judging Competition Challenges Youth in Tecumseh

10/24/2019
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Students and instructors from 30 Nebraska FFA chapters met in Tecumseh to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 23. The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host the annual competition. “We’re excited to...Read more

Annual NRD Conference Focuses on Flood Control, Water Management

09/16/2019
KEARNEY, Neb. – Natural resources stakeholders and experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRD) Conference at the Younes Conference Center Sept. 23-24. The conference brings together NRD employees and others integrally involved in conservation, technology and...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/11/2019
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – 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 projects involve many dedicated individuals working to...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Conservation Discussion

09/04/2019
LINCOLN, Neb. – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more about...Read more

NCORPE Newsletter 2019 Talks Public Access, Land Management and Facts

01/07/2019
NCORPE's newsletter gives an update on public access availability along with land management and grazing opportunities for 2019.Read more

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