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Papillion Creek Watershed Project Improvement Plan Approved

09/26/2024
Plan to provide environmental and safety benefits to eastern Nebraska communities LINCOLN, Nebraska – In August 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (Papio NRD),...Read more

Middle Niobrara NRD Partners with NRCS on Bone & Long Pine Watershed Plan

09/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In August 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (NRD) received official approval on the Bone and Long Pine Creek Watershed Project Improvement Plan. With...Read more

Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation

09/17/2024
WAHOO, Nebraska – The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group (SCWIG) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a significant achievement in Nebraska’s conservation efforts. Since its founding in 1999, SCWIG has led grassroots initiatives to improve water quality in Shell Creek, working...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Cover Crop Program Cost-Sharing has October 1st Deadline

09/16/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Crop producers in the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District are again being offered help with establishing cover crops to control erosion and make the soil more productive. Cover crops can provide the added benefit of capturing, recycling, and redistributing nutrients,...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD approves budget decrease for Fiscal Year 2025

09/16/2024
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- Do you know your NRD? Created in 1972, Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are unique in the nation with Nebraska being the only state with this form of local government in place. NRDs are tasked with 12 areas of responsibility aimed at helping to conserve, develop...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Hold Public Hearing on Irrigation Rules and Regulations

09/13/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will hold a public hearing on September 26th at 1:45 p.m. on the proposed updates to the NRD’s Groundwater Management Plan Rules and Regulations. The changes listed below aim to improve groundwater management and ensure...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/11/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – 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 involve many dedicated individuals working to protect...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Vacancy for Subdistrict 2

08/30/2024
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its board. A director is needed for the unexpired term for Subdistrict Two. This area includes the southwest corner of Gage County and all of Jefferson County. A map of the Subdistrict...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Sets Levy for 2024/2025 Budget

08/30/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) held a public hearing on Thursday to receive public comments on the proposed 2024/2025 levy. With the District’s total assessed valuation at $22,391,731,570, the required levy was set at 0.023890 compared to last year's...Read more

Lower Platte North NRD: A Simple Act with a Huge Impact

08/30/2024
WAHOO, Nebraska -- Bottles, cans, and fishing line galore. Plastic grocery bags, and let’s not get started on the amount of food wrappers and cigarette butts. While it may seem minor to some, tossing your trash out the window plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and beauty of the...Read more

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