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Lower Elkhorn NRD Updated on Nebraska Environmental Trust Vadose Zone Study

06/04/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- At the May 28, 2026, Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) Board Meeting, Water Resources Manager Doug Hallum provided an update on the Nebraska Environmental Trust vadose zone study. The “Observing Water and Nutrient Mobility in the Vadose Zone” study will work hand-...Read more

Nebraska Protects Republican Basin Water Users While Fulfilling Compact Obligations

06/04/2026
ALMA, Nebraska -- Through close collaboration with state and federal partners, the Republican Basin Planning Group successfully delivered water to meet Nebraska’s 2025 Republican River Compact obligations while significantly reducing the impact on surface water users. The water was delivered to the...Read more

Local Working Group Meetings Planned

06/01/2026
Local meetings open to individuals interested in setting natural resources goals for Nebraska. STANTON, Nebraska - A Local Working Group that provides advice on the priorities for many U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs will meet June 11, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders for Nitrogen Management Violations

05/29/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Tricia Dudley, Water Quality Specialist for the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), updated the Board on certified letters recently sent to producers who are in violation of the district’s Nitrogen Management Program. These letters are part of CPNRD’s...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Advances Flood Reduction, Wetland and Water Quality Projects

05/26/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved several project-related actions during its May 20, 2026, meeting, with a focus on flood reduction, water quality improvements, and long-term infrastructure maintenance in the district. Deadmans...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Reminds Producers that Chemigation Permit Renewal is June 1

05/26/2026
ORD, Nebraska -- Agricultural producers planning to use chemigation (fertigation) to apply fertilizer or other chemicals to crops have a deadline of June 1, 2026, for permit renewal from the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. Completed chemigation permit applications must be received by the...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Consider Cease and Desist Orders for Nitrogen Management Violations

05/15/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Tricia Dudley, Water Quality Specialist for the Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD), will update the board on recent letters sent to producers who are in violation the district's Nitrogen Management Program. These certified letters are part of Central Platte NRD...Read more

800 Students Learn Importance of Protecting Groundwater at Nebraska Festival

05/14/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – 800 fifth-grade students representing 23 schools from across Nebraska gathered in Grand Island on Tuesday, May 12, for the annual Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival hosted by the Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) at Central Community College and College...Read more

2026 Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival

05/05/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – With just one week to go, excitement is building for the Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival May 12, 2026, when 800 fifth-grade students from across the state will gather in Grand Island for a full day of hands-on learning about groundwater and natural resources...Read more

Lower Loup NRD's Information & Education Mission

05/01/2026
This article was originally written as a Loup Lines column by Alan Bartels, Lower Loup NRD Information and Education Coordinator. LOUP LINES Volume 47, No. 5 (May 2026) Each of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts have an Information & Education department (I&E). The people who work in...Read more

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Nebraska Agriculture Academy Qualifies for International NCF-Envirothon

04/30/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – High school students from across Nebraska gathered April 29, 2026, in Hastings, Nebraska, for the 34th annual Nebraska State Envirothon. The Nebraska Agriculture Academy earned the championship title and a $1,500 prize, securing their spot to represent Nebraska at the National...Read more

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with Elm Planting at Capitol

04/24/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, PlantNebraska, and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting...Read more

Nebraska’s NRDs Advocate for Conservation Funding Amid Drought and Wildfire Concerns

04/07/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 30 to April 1, 2026. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 3, 2026

04/06/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT through Saturday, April 4 Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires This will be the last fire update unless...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 2, 2026

04/06/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Weather Note : Rain did fall across the state yesterday and through...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 1, 2026

04/06/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Initial Attack (IA): IA activity across the state remains low. On...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 31, 2026

03/31/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Initial Attack : Despite being on call and ready to respond to new...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 30, 2026

03/30/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Initial Attack : The incident responded to two requests for assistance...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 29, 2026

03/29/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov *NEW* Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Current Situation : At 6 p.m. MDT Saturday, Rocky Mountain...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill - March 28, 2026

03/28/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.morrill [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Incident Transitions : Rocky Mountain CIMT 1, under the...Read more

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