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Boil Water Advisory issued for Wymore Rural Water Project in Southeast Nebraska

05/24/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- Due to a water line break, which caused loss of pressure in the system, customers of the Wymore Rural Water Project, managed by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District are advised to boil water for drinking and cooking for ONE minute or use an alternative source of water...Read more

Central Platte NRD Chemigation Certification and Permit Renewals Due by June 1

05/20/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) is reminding producers that chemigation certification and permit renewals are due by June 1, 2025, for the 2025 growing season. Under the Nebraska Chemigation Act, anyone in the CPNRD area applying fertilizer or pesticides...Read more

Central Platte NRD Offers $5,000 in Scholarships for Students Studying Natural Resources

05/19/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – College students pursuing careers in natural resources are encouraged to apply for the CPNRD-Ron Bishop Memorial College Scholarship, now open for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will award five $1,000 scholarships to...Read more

Little Blue NRD Imposes Immediate Stay on New Groundwater Wells

05/16/2025
DAVENPORT, Nebraska – The Little Blue Natural Resources District (LBNRD) Board of Directors has imposed an immediate stay, beginning May 13th, 2025, on the construction of all high-capacity irrigation wells and expansion of irrigated acres in Hydrogeologic Area 2. Such a stay shall remain in effect...Read more

Little Blue NRD Enters Mandatory Groundwater Allocations

05/16/2025
DAVENPORT, Nebraska — In accordance with Rule 3.2.1 of the Little Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) Groundwater, the Little Blue NRD has officially entered mandatory groundwater allocations which allocations take effect immediately for the current crop year. Mandatory groundwater allocations...Read more

Nebraska’s NRDs Engage 900 Students in Hands-On Groundwater Education

05/14/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) hosted the annual Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, welcoming nearly 900 fifth-grade students from 32 schools across 18 counties. The event was held at Central Community College and College Park in...Read more

Outdoor Learning Shines: Students Explore Conservation and Nature at Lake Wanahoo

05/14/2025
WAHOO, Nebraska -- Under beautiful skies, just over 200 enthusiastic 5th and 6th grade students from across the district gathered at the Lake Wanahoo NRD Recreation Area on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, for the annual Spring Conservation Sensation. The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Chemigation Permit Renewal Deadline is June 1, 2025

05/12/2025
ORD, Nebraska -- Farmers planning to use chemigation (fertigation) to apply fertilizer or other chemicals to crops have a deadline of June 1, 2025, for permit renewal from the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. Completed chemigation permit applications must be received by the Lower Loup NRD no...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Address Nitrogen Management Violations

05/09/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Tricia Dudley, the Water Quality Specialist for the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), will update the board on recent letters sent to producers who have violated the district's Nitrogen Management Program. These certified letters are part of CPNRD's Ground...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Host Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival with nearly 900 Students

05/07/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will host the annual Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Central Community College and College Park in Grand Island. Now in its 37th year, the festival will welcome nearly 900 fifth-...Read more

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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

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/11/2019
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – During Husker Harvest Days this afternoon, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognized three individuals, who will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame later this month. “Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts projects involve many dedicated individuals working to...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Conservation Discussion

09/04/2019
LINCOLN, Neb. – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more about...Read more

NCORPE Newsletter 2019 Talks Public Access, Land Management and Facts

01/07/2019
NCORPE's newsletter gives an update on public access availability along with land management and grazing opportunities for 2019.Read more

Statement from Common Sense Nebraska Coalition, Regarding New Clean Water Rule Proposal

12/11/2018
“We are pleased by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CORPS) actions to propose a new Clean Water Rule to replace the 2015 “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) Rule.”Read more

Famous Speaker Comes to Upper Big Blue NRD

11/02/2018
Ray Archuleta Comes to Speak at Upper Big Blue NRD.Read more

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