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05/26/2022
NORFOLK, Nebraska – Farming is a gamble - risks are taken, markets fluctuate, storms and droughts occur. Some things are just out of our control. But what producers do have control over, are the decisions they make about the conservation and protection of our groundwater resource. Crystal Powers,...Read more
05/24/2022
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the Lower Big Blue NRD, and Swan 5 Advisory Council hosted the 20th Annual Free Family Fishing Day and Youth Fishing & Casting Derby at the Willard L. Meyer Recreation Area near Tobias. The day consisted of a Youth Fishing Derby, Casting Contest...Read more
05/19/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors endorsed a new phase of a water management plan for much of eastern Nebraska, that impacts Platte River flows, when it met May 18th. The Lower Platte River Basin Coalition (Coalition), voted in April...Read more
05/12/2022
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - Soil is the Skin of the World is just one activity that will focus on soil health and it’s affects on water quality at the 2022 Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, May 17th. USDA/NRCS State Soil Scientist, Aaron Hird, said his activity will allow students...Read more
05/09/2022
NORFOLK, Nebraska – It wasn’t that long ago when drought conditions plagued this area and caused water conflicts to arise. As the current drought intensifies, we could find ourselves back in some of those same situations. The total precipitation for the Norfolk area shows that the last few months...Read more
05/06/2022
WAHOO, Nebraska – Over 200 fifth and sixth graders explored the outdoors during a moderately calm and cool spring day at the lake. On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (NRD) held their 31st annual Spring Conservation Sensation at the Lake Wanahoo NRD...Read more
05/04/2022
BEATRICE, Nebraska - In response to much needed rain across the district, the temporary burn ban put in place April 25, 2022, at all Lower Big Blue NRD areas has been lifted. Areas impacted are: Wolf Wildcat WMA Bear Lake WMA Leisure Lake WMA Walnut Creek Recreation Area Cub Creek Recreation Area...Read more
05/03/2022
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – John Petersen, JEO Project Manager, gave updates on the Elm/Turkey Creek and Lower Wood River watershed design plans at the Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (NRD) Board of Directors meeting on Thursday. In 2021, Central Platte NRD received Watershed Flood...Read more
04/25/2022
BEATRICE, Nebraska - Effective immediately, April 25, 2022, all campfires or burning of any kind is prohibited at all Lower Big Blue NRD recreation areas. This ban is being issued at the request of our local volunteer fire departments due to high fire danger across the district. The fire ban...Read more
04/22/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – On April 20, the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors approved cost-share funding to help the Village of Davey take an extra precautionary step in decommissioning one of its wells. Davey officials sought cost-sharing for an “advanced well...Read more

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NARD News
NARD News
01/22/2016
Statement by Troy Bredenkamp, on Behalf of Common Sense Nebraska Coalition, Regarding Defeat of the “Waters of the U.S.” Rule as Top PriorityRead more
12/11/2015
A historic agreement has been negotiated protecting the future of the Niobrara River and basin.Read more
12/11/2015
The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts is proud to announce the 2015 Nebraska Envirothon state championship team ranked 11th across North America after competing in the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) Envirothon competition in the Summer of 2015.Read more
12/11/2015
While NARD supports efforts to protect water quality and quantity in Nebraska, and has a proven track record of cooperation with local residents and other agencies to do so, we believe the Final Rule will have the federal government more involved in the daily lives of Nebraskans and will not result...Read more

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