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04/07/2025
This article was originally written for LOUP LINES (Volume 46, No. 4) by Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator Alan Bartels. ORD, Nebraska -- Davis Creek Recreation Area is one of the most popular recreational destinations in Nebraska, and the numbers prove it. In 2024, an...Read more
04/07/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 31 to April 2, 2025. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers...Read more
04/04/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska - Recreation areas managed by the Lower Big Blue NRD will open for the 2025 season on April 1, 2025. Walnut Creek Recreation Area located northeast of Crete, Swanton Wildlife Management Area, located north of Swanton, Willard L. Meyer (Swan Lake) Recreation Area, located east of...Read more
04/02/2025
CHADRON, Nebraska - The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) is hosting the sixth annual amateur photo contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents within the district encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties. The goal of the photo...Read more
04/01/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska - On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) Board of Directors met for their monthly Board meeting. Aside from monthly reports and an update from the Logan East Rural Water System, Directors also discussed and voted on numerous items...Read more
03/31/2025
This article was originally published by the Papio-Missouri River NRD . OMAHA, Nebraska - Federally authorized funding will provide over $90 million for the construction of vital flood mitigation structures throughout the Omaha metro. A portion of the funding will enable the U.S. Army Corps of...Read more
03/28/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska –The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors has appointed Amy Kyes of Central City to represent Subdistrict 9. The appointment, made during the Board’s monthly meeting on Thursday, will extend through December 2026. The Subdistrict 9 seat became...Read more
03/27/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska — In a stride toward sustainability, infrastructure resilience, and public accessibility, the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors has approved a series of impactful action items at its March board meeting. From rehabilitating critical flood...Read more
03/18/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska - Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District that was scheduled on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., has been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at...Read more
03/14/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will appoint a new director to represent Subdistrict 9 following the resignation of Ed Kyes, who served on the Board for 25 years. The Board's Nominating Committee will accept letters of interest from qualified...Read more

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NARD News
10/24/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners—providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs. Producers should soon...Read more
10/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Producers will be paid for reducing their nitrogen application by the lesser of 40 lbs or by 15%. You can find the application and guidance document online. For this program, the state is divided up into three priority areas (A, B, and C). Priority area A is areas in the state...Read more
09/17/2024
Hall of Fame and Conservation Award Winners Recognized for Commitment to Conservation LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Conference Sept. 23-24, 2024. The conference...Read more
09/11/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – 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 involve many dedicated individuals working to protect...Read more
09/06/2024
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with...Read more
07/08/2024
SCOTTSBLUFF, Nebraska -- Three leaders in Nebraska resource conservation, as well as the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), will be honored at the 79th SWCS International Conference, July 21-23 in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Nebraska Chapter SWCS also honored 8...Read more
06/12/2024
NRD directors and staff meet in southwest Nebraska for learning opportunity LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 80 elected directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in McCook for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Lower...Read more
04/26/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Lt. Governor Joe Kelly and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Arbor Day Foundation, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting a...Read more
04/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Amidst the picturesque Missouri River bluffs in northeastern Nebraska, high school students from across the state met at Ponca State Park for the 32nd annual Nebraska State Envirothon April 24, 2024. Concordia Lutheran High School from Omaha, Nebraska, took home the championship...Read more
03/28/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 18-20, 2024. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers from the...Read more

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