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Central Platte NRD Approves V-TAPS to Replace Nitrogen Management Testing

09/04/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – On Thursday, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved transitioning from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s current Nitrogen Management certification test to the V-TAPS educational program for producers in Phases II and III of the...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD August 2026 Board Meeting Recap

09/01/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- A sign-up period to receive applications for standard variance applications was approved at the latest Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors meeting. Applicants who own or operate land in geographically eligible locations in the District will have the opportunity to apply for a...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Hold Public Hearing to Set Property Tax Request

08/31/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to set the property tax request and levy on September 3, 2026, during the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. Note: The August board meeting was moved to allow...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Approves FY2027 Budget, Advances Conservation, and Infrastructure Projects

08/27/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Board of Directors approved the District’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget during its August 26 meeting. The Board also expanded eligibility for the District’s Cover Crop Program and approved investments in conservation practices,...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD July 2026 Board of Directors Meeting

07/28/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- At the monthly Board Meeting held July 23, 2026, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) Board of Directors heard monthly reports and voted on numerous water-resources and project related items. Directors approved updates to the Average Cost Dockets for the...Read more

Upper Big Blue NRD Forms General Manager Search Committee

07/28/2026
YORK, Nebraska – The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (UBBNRD) Board of Directors formally appointed a five-member General Manager Search Committee during its regular meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026. This follows the retirement notice from current General Manager David Eigenberg...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Approves FY2027 Budget

07/24/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget before approving the $23.2 million budget as advertised during its regular meeting on Thursday. The FY2027 budget is approximately $8...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Gives Tentative Approval to FY2027 Budget

07/16/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved several action items during its July 15, 2026, meeting, with a focus on the FY2027 budget, flood reduction, stream stabilization, trail protection, and district financial planning. FY2027 Budget...Read more

Thirty Mile Canal Marks 100 Years; Manager Jim Harris Celebrates 50 Years of Service

07/16/2026
GOTHENBURG, Nebraska – The Thirty Mile Irrigation District (TMID) in Dawson County marked two significant milestones in July: the 100th anniversary of the Thirty Mile Canal and Manager Jim Harris’s 50 years of service. The canal traces its history to 1926, when the first of its water rights was...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Selects 2026 Photo Contest Winners

07/15/2026
ORD, Nebraska -- Winners have been selected in the 2026 Lower Loup NRD Photo Contest. This year’s competition ran from December 2025 to May 15, 2026, and photographers from across the state submitted images of prairie landscapes, days on the lake, astral phenomena, agricultural beauty, and more...Read more

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Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/08/2026
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, soil health, water quality or cost-share programs? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 15-17, 2026. “This is a great opportunity for producers...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores the South Platte Basin & Perkins County Canal

06/11/2026
NRD directors and staff met in southwest Nebraska for learning opportunity LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nearly 100 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) directors and staff, along with state and federal conservation partners, gathered in North Platte June 8-9, 2026, for the annual NRD Basin Tour organized by...Read more

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 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 - 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 - 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

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