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Lower Loup NRD's Davis Creek Sees Visitors and Improvements

04/07/2025
This article was originally written for LOUP LINES (Volume 46, No. 4) by Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator Alan Bartels. ORD, Nebraska -- Davis Creek Recreation Area is one of the most popular recreational destinations in Nebraska, and the numbers prove it. In 2024, an...Read more

Nebraska’s NRDs Advocate for Conservation Funding in Washington, D.C.

04/07/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 31 to April 2, 2025. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Recreation and Wildlife Management Areas Open for the Season

04/04/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska - Recreation areas managed by the Lower Big Blue NRD will open for the 2025 season on April 1, 2025. Walnut Creek Recreation Area located northeast of Crete, Swanton Wildlife Management Area, located north of Swanton, Willard L. Meyer (Swan Lake) Recreation Area, located east of...Read more

Upper Niobrara White NRD Hosts 6th Annual Amateur Photo Contest

04/02/2025
CHADRON, Nebraska - The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) is hosting the sixth annual amateur photo contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents within the district encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties. The goal of the photo...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD March Board Meeting Update

04/01/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska - On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) Board of Directors met for their monthly Board meeting. Aside from monthly reports and an update from the Logan East Rural Water System, Directors also discussed and voted on numerous items...Read more

Federal Funds Greenlight Papio NRD Design of Dam Site & Rec Area

03/31/2025
This article was originally published by the Papio-Missouri River NRD . OMAHA, Nebraska - Federally authorized funding will provide over $90 million for the construction of vital flood mitigation structures throughout the Omaha metro. A portion of the funding will enable the U.S. Army Corps of...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Appoints Amy Kyes to Represent Subdistrict 9

03/28/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska –The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors has appointed Amy Kyes of Central City to represent Subdistrict 9. The appointment, made during the Board’s monthly meeting on Thursday, will extend through December 2026. The Subdistrict 9 seat became...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Greenlights Major Infrastructure and Conservation Projects in March Meeting

03/27/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska — In a stride toward sustainability, infrastructure resilience, and public accessibility, the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors has approved a series of impactful action items at its March board meeting. From rehabilitating critical flood...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Postpones Meeting Due to Weather

03/18/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska - Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District that was scheduled on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., has been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Appoint Director in Subdistrict 9

03/14/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will appoint a new director to represent Subdistrict 9 following the resignation of Ed Kyes, who served on the Board for 25 years. The Board's Nominating Committee will accept letters of interest from qualified...Read more

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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

State Land Judging Releases Results After Successful Competition

10/23/2018
(WAHOO) Students and instructors from 39 different FFA Chapters across the state of Nebraska were at Lake Wanahoo NRD Recreation Area on Wednesday, October 17th. 151 students competed in the 2018 State Land Judging Contest held at the recreation area. Individual and Team Scores are here.Read more

Antelope Creek Removed from Impaired Waters List

10/19/2018
City, State and federal officials today announced that Antelope Creek, which runs for 11 miles through Lincoln, has been removed from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Impaired Waters list. Only 90 creeks in the nation have been removed from the list in the last 15 years, and only 14...Read more

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