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City of Lincoln Unveils Plans for New Northwest Park: Cornhusker Bank Park

07/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, Mike Sousek, Lower Platte South NRD General Manager, and various community partners have announced the acquisition of land for a new park in northwest Lincoln, which will be named Cornhusker Bank Park. “Thanks to the generous support of our public and...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board of Directors Meeting

07/24/2024
Weeping Water, Nebraska – July 17, 2024 – The Board of Directors of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) convened on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Weeping Water City Office. The meeting, chaired by Chair Landis, commenced at 7:00 p.m. with the participation of seventeen...Read more

MOPAC East Connector Trail Study Team Hosts Second Round of Public Meetings

07/15/2024
Public invited to provide input on the potential connector routes being evaluated in greater detail LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) and Cass County will host a second round of public meetings for the MoPac East Connector Trail Study on July 30, 2024...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Hold Public Hearing for 2025 Budget

07/11/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider approving the 2025 fiscal budget of expenditures on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The proposed budget is $35,757,815 with an estimated tax of $5,316,196. The hearing...Read more

Middle Niobrara NRD Assesses Successful Stream Restoration Projects in Long Pine Creek Watershed

07/10/2024
VALENTINE, Nebraska – The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (NRD) recently conducted a thorough assessment of stream restoration projects within the Long Pine Creek Watershed (LPCW) following significant rainfall. Between June 17-21, 2024, Brown County landowners reported 9-11 inches of...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Shares Facts About Water

07/08/2024
Article submitted for Loup Lines by Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator Alan Bartels. We all know that water is important and that we need it to live. But how much do we really know about water? Here are a few fun Nebraska water facts, courtesy of the Nebraska Water Center. •...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Announces 2024 Photo Contest Winners

07/03/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- Winning photographs have been chosen in the Lower Loup NRD’s 2024 Photo Contest. In the competition that ran from November 2023 through May 15, 2024, 35 photographers from the Lower Loup NRD and across Nebraska submitted 330 images. Subjects photographed included wildlife,...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Selects Rogge General Contractors to NRD Build Office/Education Center

06/28/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – After nearly five years of planning, the Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved the low bid from Rogge General Contractors Inc. of Lincoln to build a new office with an education center at their monthly meeting on Thursday. The...Read more

Explore Groundwater Levels at the Nebraska State Fair

06/26/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- Visit the Outdoor Learning Area, located east of the Raising Nebraska Building, while you enjoy the Nebraska State Fair! This green oasis offers not only a place to relax but also an educational experience about our precious natural resources and groundwater. A recent...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Appoints New Director For Subdistrict 5

06/20/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors held their monthly board meeting to discuss and consider several items including reports from various subcommittees. Greg Osborn was appointed as the new Director for Subdistrict 5 replacing Stacie...Read more

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Western Regional Envirothon Winners Are Announced

02/12/2016
The Western Regional Envirothon competition brought out dozens of high school students interested in natural resources. Find out the winners here!Read more

Defeat of WOTUS is Top Priority for COMMON SENSE NEBRASKA

01/22/2016
Statement by Troy Bredenkamp, on Behalf of Common Sense Nebraska Coalition, Regarding Defeat of the “Waters of the U.S.” Rule as Top PriorityRead more

Historic Agreement Protects Future of Niobrara River

12/11/2015
A historic agreement has been negotiated protecting the future of the Niobrara River and basin.Read more

State Envirothon Winners Rank 11th in Natural Resources Conservation Competition Across North America

12/11/2015
The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts is proud to announce the 2015 Nebraska Envirothon state championship team ranked 11th across North America after competing in the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) Envirothon competition in the Summer of 2015.Read more

Nebraska Natural Resources Districts Take Stand Against EPA Water Rule

12/11/2015
While NARD supports efforts to protect water quality and quantity in Nebraska, and has a proven track record of cooperation with local residents and other agencies to do so, we believe the Final Rule will have the federal government more involved in the daily lives of Nebraskans and will not result...Read more

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