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Lower Big Blue NRD Offer Expanded Flow Meter Cost Share

04/28/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue NRD is offering an enhanced cost-share program on flow meters for high-capacity water wells, which are wells with outputs greater than 50 gallons per minute. Lower Big Blue NRD’s traditional cost share program offered 50% funding up to $500 but has boosted...Read more

Platte PEER Group Requests Partnership with Central Platte NRD Board

04/25/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Jason Buss, Vice President of the Platte PEER Group and President of the Nebraska Trails Foundation, requested that the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) serve as a fiscal agent for the Central City Riverfront Development Project. The request was made during...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Offers Funding for Gravity to Pivot Irrigation Conversion and other Conservation Practices through RCPP Program

04/25/2025
ORD, Nebraska -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that financial assistance is available for conservation projects within the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. These funds are made available through the Regional Conservation...Read more

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with American Linden Planting at Capitol

04/25/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Governor Jim Pillen and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting an American Linden on the...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Prohibits Burning

04/24/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- Patrons of Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (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 Platte South NRD Approves Projects to Build Resilience, Strengthen Partnerships, and Safeguard Resources

04/17/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Board of Directors convened April 16, 2025, adopting initiatives that enhance regional flood protection, water quality, and access to conservation throughout southeastern Nebraska. The moves reflect the NRD's focus on...Read more

Tri-Basin NRD, Others Conduct Prescribed Fire in Gosper County

04/17/2025
HOLDREGE, Nebraska – Tri-Basin NRD, along with other organizations and local ranchers, conducted a prescribed fire April 6, 2025, west of Smithfield in Gosper County. The Platte Republican Diversion (PRD) pasture and surrounding properties totaling almost 1,400 acres of grassland were treated. The...Read more

Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival Will Welcome 900 Students from 18 Counties

04/15/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) will host the annual Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Community College and College Park in Grand Island. Now in its 37th year, the festival will...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Cancels Annual Fishing Derby Due to Low Water Levels

04/14/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- Due to low water levels, the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) will postpone the annual 2025 Youth Fishing & Casting Derby. In the event's 23-year history, the only other cancellation has been for the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing drought and critically...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Meet April 24

04/11/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the CPNRD office, 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska. AGENDA/ACTION ITEMS Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget Requests The...Read more

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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

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

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