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Lower Loup NRD Shares Facts About Water

07/08/2024
Article submitted for Loup Lines by Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator Alan Bartels. We all know that water is important and that we need it to live. But how much do we really know about water? Here are a few fun Nebraska water facts, courtesy of the Nebraska Water Center. •...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Announces 2024 Photo Contest Winners

07/03/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- Winning photographs have been chosen in the Lower Loup NRD’s 2024 Photo Contest. In the competition that ran from November 2023 through May 15, 2024, 35 photographers from the Lower Loup NRD and across Nebraska submitted 330 images. Subjects photographed included wildlife,...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Selects Rogge General Contractors to NRD Build Office/Education Center

06/28/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – After nearly five years of planning, the Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved the low bid from Rogge General Contractors Inc. of Lincoln to build a new office with an education center at their monthly meeting on Thursday. The...Read more

Explore Groundwater Levels at the Nebraska State Fair

06/26/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- Visit the Outdoor Learning Area, located east of the Raising Nebraska Building, while you enjoy the Nebraska State Fair! This green oasis offers not only a place to relax but also an educational experience about our precious natural resources and groundwater. A recent...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Appoints New Director For Subdistrict 5

06/20/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors held their monthly board meeting to discuss and consider several items including reports from various subcommittees. Greg Osborn was appointed as the new Director for Subdistrict 5 replacing Stacie...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Consider Draft 2025 Budget and Bids for Office/Education Center

06/20/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors will consider approval of the 2025 fiscal budget of expenditures for the public hearing to be held on the same day as the July board meeting. The levy will be set at the August board meeting. The...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores the Republican River

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

Little Blue NRD Elevates Enforcement in High Nitrate Areas

06/12/2024
DAVENPORT, Nebraska -- The Little Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) has taken a significant step in protecting water quality by elevating four areas with known high nitrate concentrations to Level III, its highest level of enforcement. Background on Nitrate Concerns Nitrates are a common...Read more

Upper Niobrara White NRD Photo Contest – Deadline Extended

06/07/2024
CHADRON, Nebraska -- The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) is hosting the fifth annual Amateur Photo Contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents within the District encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties. We have received several...Read more

Lower Elkhorn “Stars, Strolls, & Smores” Moon Walk Events Return This Summer

06/06/2024
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) and the Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau want to help you discover area trails, lakes, and wild places while also highlighting the unique opportunities nighttime has to offer with our free moon walk event, “Stars, Strolls &...Read more

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Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts Announce 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees

09/14/2016
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts Announce 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees (GRAND ISLAND, NE) – In front of a large crowd filled with show-goers, water and soil conservation supporters, farmers, ranchers, landowners, the media and more, the 2016 Natural Resources Districts Hall of Fame inductees...Read more

NEBRASKA ENVIROTHON NATURAL RESOURCES COMPETITION ANNOUNCES WINNING TEAM HEADED TO COMPETE IN CANADA!

04/29/2016
NEBRASKA ENVIROTHON NATURAL RESOURCES COMPETITION ANNOUNCES WINNING TEAM HEADED TO COMPETE IN CANADA! “Envirothon goes beyond the classroom in giving students natural resources life skills.” Lincoln, NE – The 2016 Nebraska Envirothon State Championship team hails from Concordia High School...Read more

Governor Pete Ricketts Signs Bill into Law to Protect Niobrara River

04/20/2016
LB 1038 was signed into law by Governor Pete Ricketts.Read more

Natural Resources Districts Featured on Nebraska Educational Television (NET)

03/22/2016
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are being featured in an hour-long program called “Keeping Nebraska Local: A Unique Approach to Resource Management” on Nebraska Educational Television World (NET2) beginning March 24th at 8 pm CT. It will also be available online at http://netnebraska...Read more

Second Annual Natural Resources Districts 5K Run Raises Funds for Youth Leadership and Natural Resources Education Programs!

03/22/2016
Lace up your shoes! It’s running time at Chalco Hills Recreation Area - Omaha’s premier outdoor recreation facility! Join the Natural Resources Districts for the second annual 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Run/Kids Dash fundraiser on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Click here to register: Natural Resources Districts...Read more

Longtime Natural Resources Leaders Elected to Higher Offices

03/09/2016
Longtime Natural Resources Leaders Elected to Higher OfficesRead more

Western Regional Envirothon Winners Are Announced

02/12/2016
The Western Regional Envirothon competition brought out dozens of high school students interested in natural resources. Find out the winners here!Read more

Defeat of WOTUS is Top Priority for COMMON SENSE NEBRASKA

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

Historic Agreement Protects Future of Niobrara River

12/11/2015
A historic agreement has been negotiated protecting the future of the Niobrara River and basin.Read more

State Envirothon Winners Rank 11th in Natural Resources Conservation Competition Across North America

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

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