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Central Platte NRD to Host Annual Water Programs Update Feb. 11

12/18/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska — The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) invites producers and the public to attend the 2025 Annual Water Programs Update on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Bosselman Enterprises, 1607 South Locust Street, Grand Island, Nebraska. This free, day-...Read more

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

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Panhandle High School Students Participate in Area I Range Judging Contest

09/22/2017
(Rushville, NE) One-hundred-sixteen (116) high school students from 11 schools across the Nebraska Panhandle competed in the Area I Range Judging contest held at Kirkland and Sheila Budd’s Ranch on Wednesday September 20, 2017.Read more

Natural Resources Districts Recreation Areas/Trails Expect Record-Breaking Crowds for Solar Eclipse Event

08/08/2017
(Nebraska) Several popular Natural Resources District (NRD) recreation areas and hiking/biking trails across Nebraska are expecting record-breaking numbers of campers and other outdoor enthusiasts to come out and watch the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017. The NRD recreation areas in the...Read more

Natural Resources Districts to Present Wildlife CSI at Nebraska State Fair

08/04/2017
(GRAND ISLAND, NE)- Six of Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) will present Wildlife CSI in the Sustainability Pavilion at the Nebraska State Fair. Participants will use animal tracking, skull and bone identification, scatology, animal evidence and observation in the natural world. "...Read more

Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) Celebrate 45 Years of Protecting Lives, Property and Future

07/04/2017
(Lincoln, NE) For 45 years, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have been protecting lives, property and future of this beautiful state. July 1, 2017, marks the 45th Anniversary of the creation of the NRD system in Nebraska. With the local public participation, Nebraska has made...Read more

New General Manager Announced at Lower Platte North NRD

06/27/2017
(WAHOO) The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (NRD) has announced Eric Gottschalk as the candidate for General Manager following current General Manager John Miyoshi’s retirement. Gottschalk began his career with the Lower Platte North NRD in April of 2000. He has had involvement in...Read more

Concordia High School Takes the Win at State Envirothon High School Natural Resources Competition

04/27/2017
Concordia High School Takes the Win at State Envirothon High School Natural Resources Competition Lincoln, NE – The 2017 Nebraska Envirothon State Championship team hails from Concordia High School. Concordia will now prepare for the North American Envirothon competition in Emmitsburg, Maryland in...Read more

Editorial: Selling Off NCORPE Land a Bad Idea

03/20/2017
I get it. North Platte Senator Mike Groene campaigned hard on the issue of the Lincoln County stream augmentation project launched in 2012 by the Nebraska Cooperative Republican Platte Enhancement Project (N-CORPE). Click here to read the rest of the article.Read more

Frenchman Cambridge Irrigation District Water Users Lose Case Before State Supreme Court

03/15/2017
Frenchman Cambridge Irrigation District water users who claimed their property rights were superior to the Republican River Compact and that state administration of surface water to comply with the Compact deprived them of all economic benefits failed to persuade the Nebraska Supreme Court.Read more

Last Chance for Landowners to Order Trees/Shrubs to Enhance Property and Improve Land Quality

02/22/2017
(Nebraska) Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) announces nearly 700,000 trees and shrubs have been ordered for Nebraskans across the state so far, for planting in the spring of 2017.Read more

Sidney High School Takes Top Honors at Western Region Envirothon Contest

02/06/2017
Gordon Nebraska – A team from Sidney High School will represent the Panhandle for the Nebraska Envirothon Contest near Gering at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The first place team was Sidney Team 2 comprised of Chantal Riggs, Mitchell Porter, Kollyn Weimer, William...Read more

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