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Incentive Program Helps Central Nebraska Producers Add Conservation Practices

05/05/2021
Producers in the Upper Big Blue and Central Platte Natural Resources Districts, the Nebraska Soil Carbon Project is ready to enroll your acres! This project will provide greater financial incentives to producers who utilize key conservation practices in central Nebraska. Farmers can adopt soil...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Changes Camping Rates

04/30/2021
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors voted to amend electrical camping rates from $10/night to $20/night effective May 1, 2021. Currently, electrical camping pads are available at Willard L. Meyer Recreation Area and Big Indian Recreation Area...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

Lewis & Clark NRD Encourages Producers to use BMPs When Applying Fertilizer

04/26/2021
HARTINGTON, Nebraska -- After a long winter, farmers have been heading out to fields preparing for spring planting. For some that means tilling and fertilizing fields. When applying fertilizer, knowing what nutrients remain in the soil from last year could save time and money. If you will be...Read more

Tri-Basin NRD to Give Away Trees for Arbor Day

04/26/2021
HOLDREGE, Nebraska -- In celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, April 30, Tri-Basin Natural Resources District (TBNRD) will give away free tree seedlings to district residents. Planting a tree or shrub is always a good idea -- during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is an act of faith in the future. In...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD's Focus: Protecting Natural Resources for Future Generation

04/26/2021
NORFOLK, Nebraska – High levels of nitrate in our groundwater pose challenges for our future. One of the responsibilities of the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) is the development, management, utilization, and conservation of groundwater. At the LENRD’s April board meeting, the...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Considers Monolith Variance Requests

04/26/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors has waived aquifer testing and hydrogeologic analysis requirements for two additional water supply wells at Monolith’s plant near Hallam, but discussion about other variance requests related to the two...Read more

Tri-Basin NRD Release Survey Data About Little Blue NRD Groundwater Issues

04/14/2021
The Tri-Basin NRD Board of Directors is trying to decide the most effective way to respond to groundwater declines in the Little Blue River Basin in eastern Kearney County. The board has met with water users numerous times over the years in an effort to educate the public about groundwater issues...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Discusses High Levels of Nitrate in Groundwater

03/26/2021
WEST POINT, Nebraska – Almost 300 people attended the Open House Public Hearing at the Nielsen Center in West Point on Thursday night. The public was provided the opportunity to learn more about the rising levels of nitrate in our groundwater, along with the proposed boundaries and requirements in...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Seeks Additional Information from Monolith

03/26/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors asked Monolith for more information before the Board acts on a well permit for Monolith’s new plant near Hallam. In a special meeting on March 24, the Board approved six motions requiring more...Read more

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