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60-Year-Old Flood Control Dams Save Bayard During Severe June Storm

06/26/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – A severe rainstorm that dumped up to 8 inches of rain in small area of western Nebraska in early June put decades-old flood control infrastructure to the test. The watershed dams north of Bayard delivered, preventing nearly $400,000 in flood damage and protecting the community...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Approves Janssen Road Structure Agreement Amendment

06/24/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved several action items during its June 17, 2026, meeting, with a focus on district infrastructure, financial planning, equipment needs, and water quality improvements. Janssen Road Structure...Read more

Bazile Groundwater Management Area to Host Regenerative Ag Field Day on July 17, 2026

06/23/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Bazile Groundwater Management Area is hosting a Regenerative Ag Field Day on Friday, July 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. to Noon. The site is located near McLean - three miles west of the Highway 81/20 junction and a quarter mile north of 552nd Road. This field day is the perfect...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Award Bid for Current Office Property

06/12/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will review sealed bids and consider the Building Committee’s recommendation on awarding the sale of its current office, shop facilities, and grounds during its regular board meeting at 2 p.m. on...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Flood Control Infrastructure Reduces Damage During Recent Heavy Rainfall Events

06/12/2026
Southeast Nebraska Flood Infrastructure Saves more than $1 million in Damages LINCOLN, Nebraska – Recent heavy rainfall events across southeast Nebraska demonstrated the critical value of flood control infrastructure maintained by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD), with watershed...Read more

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

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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

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill - March 27, 2026

03/27/2026
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 Rocky Mountain CIMT 1 is managing the Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 26, 2026

03/26/2026
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 Current Situation : Two new fires started overnight Wednesday...Read more

Gov. Pillen Issues New Documents to Address Wildfires Impacting State

03/26/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new series of documents to address ongoing weather conditions and areas that have been impacted by multiple wildfires across the state. Four of the largest fires have collectively burned more than 800,000 acres of land. A new proclamation...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 25, 2026

03/25/2026
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 Current Situation : Critical fire weather conditions return to...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 24, 2026

03/24/2026
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 Current Situation : On Monday, US Secretary of Agriculture...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 23, 2026

03/23/2026
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 Current Situation : Both the Cottonwood and Morrill Fires...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 22, 2026

03/22/2026
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 Current Situation : Record-setting weather conditions...Read more

Cotton and Morrill Fires Update - March 21, 2026

03/21/2026
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 UPDATE 7:45 p.m. Current Situation : Extreme weather...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 20, 2026

03/20/2026
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 Current Situation : When fire managers develop fire-...Read more

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