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70th Annual Nebraska State Range Judging Contest Held in Chase County

09/26/2024
IMPERIAL, Nebraska – Yesterday, Chase County proudly hosted the 70th Annual Nebraska State Range Judging Contest, marking a milestone in one of the state’s longest-running educational contests. Organized by the Nebraska Range Judging Committee and put by local NRD, NRCS, and Nebraska Extension...Read more

Papillion Creek Watershed Project Improvement Plan Approved

09/26/2024
Plan to provide environmental and safety benefits to eastern Nebraska communities LINCOLN, Nebraska – In August 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (Papio NRD),...Read more

Middle Niobrara NRD Partners with NRCS on Bone & Long Pine Watershed Plan

09/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In August 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (NRD) received official approval on the Bone and Long Pine Creek Watershed Project Improvement Plan. With...Read more

Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation

09/17/2024
WAHOO, Nebraska – The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group (SCWIG) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a significant achievement in Nebraska’s conservation efforts. Since its founding in 1999, SCWIG has led grassroots initiatives to improve water quality in Shell Creek, working...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Cover Crop Program Cost-Sharing has October 1st Deadline

09/16/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Crop producers in the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District are again being offered help with establishing cover crops to control erosion and make the soil more productive. Cover crops can provide the added benefit of capturing, recycling, and redistributing nutrients,...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD approves budget decrease for Fiscal Year 2025

09/16/2024
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- Do you know your NRD? Created in 1972, Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are unique in the nation with Nebraska being the only state with this form of local government in place. NRDs are tasked with 12 areas of responsibility aimed at helping to conserve, develop...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Hold Public Hearing on Irrigation Rules and Regulations

09/13/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will hold a public hearing on September 26th at 1:45 p.m. on the proposed updates to the NRD’s Groundwater Management Plan Rules and Regulations. The changes listed below aim to improve groundwater management and ensure...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

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

Lower Big Blue NRD Vacancy for Subdistrict 2

08/30/2024
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its board. A director is needed for the unexpired term for Subdistrict Two. This area includes the southwest corner of Gage County and all of Jefferson County. A map of the Subdistrict...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Sets Levy for 2024/2025 Budget

08/30/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) held a public hearing on Thursday to receive public comments on the proposed 2024/2025 levy. With the District’s total assessed valuation at $22,391,731,570, the required levy was set at 0.023890 compared to last year's...Read more

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Irrigation Association Student Scholarship

03/14/2024
The 2024 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program presents an incredible opportunity for aspiring individuals to pursue their passion for irrigation. By spreading the word about this scholarship, you can directly impact the lives and careers of promising students who are eager to contribute to...Read more

NARD Elects 2024 Officers

03/12/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The voting members of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Board of Directors elected new officers during their board meeting March 11, 2024. The NARD Board consists of representatives from each of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). The board...Read more

Envirothon Competition Qualifies 14 Teams for State

03/07/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Jan. 31 and March 7, Nebraska high school students competed around the state during regional Envirothon competitions demonstrating natural resources knowledge by identifying trees and animal tracks, calculating the number of steers on rangeland, and determining soil...Read more

Registration is open for the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Informational Seminar

02/26/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The 2024 Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Informational Seminar is being held on March 14, 2024 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) at the Ramada by Wyndham in Grand Island, NE. Registration/Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. with welcoming remarks starting at 9:30 a.m. Rob Lawson, Natural...Read more

NRDs Taking Orders for Spring Conservation Tree Plantings

02/06/2024
Conservation Tree Windbreaks Provide Critical Livestock Protection LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are actively taking orders for conservation tree seedlings, and the deadline to order is fast approaching. Secure your favorite species and make a lasting impact on...Read more

NRCS and NRDs Continue Successful Partnership on Dam Assessments

01/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – To ensure water infrastructure safety, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and other sponsors continue a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on several dam assessments across the state. In 2023, 18...Read more

2024 NRD Legislative Conference Brings Together Elected Leaders, Highlights Partnerships

01/17/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In preparation for another legislative session, the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts hosts their annual Legislative Conference to highlight partnerships and discuss natural resources policy at the Lincoln Embassy Suites Jan. 23-24, 2024. The two-day conference brings...Read more

University Releases Web-based Nitrogen Management Tool for Corn Growers

12/18/2023
This article was orginally written by Geitner Simmons, UNL IANR Media, on Dec. 13, 2023. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has updated a digital tool to make it easier for ag producers to determine appropriate nitrogen rates for individual fields. The nitrogen tool allows users to input specifics...Read more

Five Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

11/30/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Rivers, lakes and wildlife were artfully crafted by young Nebraskans throughout the year turning blank paper into award-winning posters. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognize students from kindergarten to 12th grade, who competed in the annual “One Water”...Read more

Grimes Named Project Learning Tree Outstanding Steering Committee Member

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is proud to announce that Megan Grimes, Nebraska Association of Resource Districts public relations director, from Lincoln, Nebraska, has been recognized with an Excellence in Conservation & Environmental Education Award as the 2023...Read more

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