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The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) Program is Open and Accepting Applications

10/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Producers will be paid for reducing their nitrogen application by the lesser of 40 lbs or by 15%. You can find the application and guidance document online. For this program, the state is divided up into three priority areas (A, B, and C). Priority area A is areas in the state...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Accepting Applications for Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act Cost-Share Program

10/21/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- The Lower Loup NRD and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources are partnering to offer a new cost-share program to reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs. The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) established a state funded program that provides incentive payments to producers...Read more

Lower Loup NRD: Proper Soil Temp is Critical to Safe and Efficient Fall Anhydrous Application

10/21/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- With the completion of harvest rapidly approaching, agricultural producers may be tempted to take advantage of mild, dry conditions to apply anhydrous ammonia to their fields. But producers should keep in mind that unless fall application of nitrogen takes place under optimal...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Local Conservation Efforts Flourish with New Interlocal Agreement and Trail Repairs Ahead

10/18/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska — In a significant move to enhance local conservation initiatives, the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District’s (LPSNRD) Board of Directors has passed an interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) to ensure the continuation of its well-...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Reminds the Public of the Davis Creek Recreation Area Road Closure

10/15/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- The access road into Davis Creek Recreation Area is closed. Construction on the road paving project has begun. Vehicular access to the recreation area will not be permitted during the entirety of the road improvement project. Campground reservations will not be accepted during the...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Issues Fire Ban Due to Drought Conditions

10/11/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) has officially implemented a complete fire ban on all Wildlife Management Areas. This decision comes in response to severe drought conditions that have significantly increased the risk of wildfires. Effective immediately...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Decide on Platte Valley Industrial Park Alternative

10/11/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will review and vote on the most feasible route for the Platte Valley Industrial Park (PVIP) drainage project during their October meeting. In 2019, the CPNRD approved a proposal from the City of Grand...Read more

Schools Compete in 2024 North Central Land Judging Contest

10/11/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- High School students from across a large swath of Nebraska competed in the 2024 North Central Land Judging Contest on Oct. 9 near Albion. Norm and Darlene Reynoldson of rural Albion graciously allowed the contest to take place on their land. Students from Twin River, Ord, Fullerton...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Issues Burn Ban

10/08/2024
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- Patrons of Lower Big Blue NRD recreation areas are hereby noticed that campfires or open burning of any kind is prohibited at all NRD areas until further notice. If you have any questions, please call the Lower Big Blue NRD at 402-228-3402.Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Recreation Area Closing for Season

10/03/2024
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue NRD will close recreation areas to vehicle traffic for the season on Oct. 28, 2024. Big Indian Recreation Area, located southwest of Wymore, Swanton Wildlife Management Area, located north of Swanton, Walnut Creek Recreation Area, located north of Crete,...Read more

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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

Nebraska Moves Forward with First Groundwater Protection Plan of its Kind in Nation

11/17/2016
(Lincoln, NE) The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) and Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are proud to announce the acceptance of the Bazile Groundwater Management Area (BGMA) Plan by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on October 13th, 2016. The BGMA Plan is the...Read more

North Platte NRD Poster Contest Promotes Trees

10/31/2016
The North Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) is promoting trees by encouraging teachers and students to enter its 2016 poster contest.Read more

First Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan (BGMA Plan) is Released

10/28/2016
The first groundwater based nonpoint source Alternative to EPA’s 9-element Watershed Plan, the Bazile Groundwater Management Plan has been announced. It opens the area and project sponsors there to 319 Project funding -- the first ever groundwater area eligible under the new EPA NPS Guidance.Read more

Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) 2016 Annual Conference Has Increased Attendance Educating Public About Water and Soil Conservation

09/29/2016
Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) 2016 Annual Conference Has Increased Attendance Educating Public About Water and Soil Conservation (Kearney, NE) – The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Annual Conference was held at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, September 26th – 27th...Read more

Natural Resources Districts Focus on New Studies, New Tools, and New Programs at 2016 Annual Conference; Nebraska Governor Plans to Attend

09/23/2016
(Kearney, NE) Protecting the public and Nebraska’s water, soil and other natural resources are the Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) top priority. New studies, tools and programs will be presented at the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Annual Conference on Monday, September 26th...Read more

Landmark Compact Agreement Reached By KS, CO, NE

09/14/2016
Landmark Compact Agreement Reached By KS, CO, NE Two years of cooperation and negotiations among the three states party to the Republican River Compact have resulted in a landmark agreement that provides Nebraska more flexibility in meeting Compact obligations while assuring water users of supplies...Read more

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

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