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North Platte NRD Hosts Second Annual Ag Symposium

12/17/2024
SCOTTSBLUFF, Nebraska -- The North Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for area agriculture producers to attend a Nutrient Management Workshop featuring renowned agricultural experts Damian Mason, Temple Rhodes, and Tommy Roach. The event will take...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Promotes Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA)

12/06/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South NRD (LPSNRD) and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) are launching a cost-share program to promote the reduction of nitrogen fertilizer use. Producers must verify a decrease in nitrogen application rates, limited to either 40 pounds per...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Report Fall Groundwater Levels

12/06/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Central Platte NRD GIS Image Analyst Luke Zakrzewski will present the fall groundwater levels at the upcoming Board of Directors meeting. As part of the Groundwater Management Program, CPNRD staff measure water levels in 386 irrigation observation wells, including 65...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Announces 2025 Photo Contest

12/03/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) is now accepting entries for its 2025 Photo Contest. The intent of the contest is to inspire photographers of every level to visit LLNRD recreation areas and to explore the scenic district. Photographers should submit high-resolution...Read more

Five Students Take State in 2024 Conservation Poster Contest

12/02/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Trees 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 “May the Forest Be with...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Approves Maple Creek Watershed Plan

11/27/2024
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Lower Elkhorn NRD (LENRD) Board of Directors gave their final nod of approval to the Maple Creek Watershed Plan Watershed Agreement with Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). The main objective of this Watershed Agreement is to reduce flood damage in the City of...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Approves MoPac East Connector Trail, Water Quality Project

11/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on Nov. 20, 2024, making significant advancements in community projects and organizational policies. The Board approved the recommended route for the MoPac East Connector Trail...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Welcome New Board Member in January

11/22/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Subdistrict 7 of the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will welcome a new member in January following the general election. Jerry Wiese of Grand Island, the incumbent for Subdistrict 7, served on the board for 24 years but did not seek re-...Read more

New App Deployed to Help Cut Overapplication of Nitrogen Fertilizer

11/18/2024
This article was written and published by the Nebraska Examiner on Nov. 18, 2024. LINCOLN, Nebraska — Eleven years ago, Wade Ellwanger began analyzing reports submitted by farmers detailing the amount of fertilizer being applied on cornfields in his area of north-central Nebraska. What he found was...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Now Taking Orders for Spring Conservation Tree Seedlings

11/15/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) is now accepting orders for conservation tree seedlings for spring planting. By ordering early, landowners can secure preferred tree species and make a lasting and positive impact on the environment. Since 1972, Nebraska...Read more

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Nebraska State Envirothon Cancelled

03/30/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Due to continued restrictions from COVID-19, the Nebraska State Envirothon scheduled for April 29 is cancelled. Governor Pete Ricketts issued a Direct Health Measure that imposes an enforceable limit on public gatherings. In addition, high school teams that qualified for state...Read more

Coalition Plans Statewide Youth Tree-A-Thon for 2020

03/16/2020
On Monday, March 16, Beyond School Bells, Nebraska’s statewide afterschool and summer learning network announced its statewide challenge for youth and their communities across the state to collectively plant over 20,000 trees in 2020, starting on Arbor Day weekend, April 24-26. Beyond School Bells...Read more

NARD Elects 2020 Officers

03/16/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The voting members of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Board of Directors elected new officers during their board meeting March 9, 2020. The NARD Board consists of representation from each of the Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). The board...Read more

Envirothon Competitions Qualify 14 Teams for State

03/13/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Feb. 5 and March 10, Nebraska high school students competed around the state at regional Envirothon competitions demonstrating natural resources knowledge by measuring trees, identifying animal pelts and plotting maps. The winning teams from each regional Envirothon...Read more

Nebraska Ag Youth Institute Accepting Applications

02/13/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – It’s application time for one of the biggest youth agriculture outreach events in the state—the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). NAYI brings together high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Nebraska agriculture, network with agriculture leaders and...Read more

NRDs Sign Agreement with NRCS to Continue Conservation Efforts

01/30/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) collectively signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jan. 28. This agreement is a renewal of a long-standing commitment between the NRDs and NRCS that...Read more

NARD Legislative Conference Brings Together Elected Leaders, Highlights Partnerships

01/23/2020
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In preparation for another legislative session, the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts host their annual Legislative Conference to highlight partnerships and discuss natural resources policy at the Lincoln Embassy Suites Jan. 28-29. The two-day conference brings...Read more

Five Nebraska Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

12/09/2019
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Earthworms, tree roots and rabbit burrows were artfully crafted by young Nebraskans throughout the year turning blank paper into award-winning posters. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts recognize students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, who competed in the annual “Life in...Read more

State Land Judging Competition Challenges Youth in Tecumseh

10/24/2019
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Students and instructors from 30 Nebraska FFA chapters met in Tecumseh to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 23. The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host the annual competition. “We’re excited to...Read more

Annual NRD Conference Focuses on Flood Control, Water Management

09/16/2019
KEARNEY, Neb. – Natural resources stakeholders and experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRD) Conference at the Younes Conference Center Sept. 23-24. The conference brings together NRD employees and others integrally involved in conservation, technology and...Read more

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