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Lower Loup NRD Announces 2025 Photo Contest

12/03/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) is now accepting entries for its 2025 Photo Contest. The intent of the contest is to inspire photographers of every level to visit LLNRD recreation areas and to explore the scenic district. Photographers should submit high-resolution...Read more

Five Students Take State in 2024 Conservation Poster Contest

12/02/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Trees and wildlife were artfully crafted by young Nebraskans throughout the year turning blank paper into award-winning posters. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognize students from kindergarten to 12th grade, who competed in the annual “May the Forest Be with...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Approves Maple Creek Watershed Plan

11/27/2024
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Lower Elkhorn NRD (LENRD) Board of Directors gave their final nod of approval to the Maple Creek Watershed Plan Watershed Agreement with Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). The main objective of this Watershed Agreement is to reduce flood damage in the City of...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Approves MoPac East Connector Trail, Water Quality Project

11/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on Nov. 20, 2024, making significant advancements in community projects and organizational policies. The Board approved the recommended route for the MoPac East Connector Trail...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Welcome New Board Member in January

11/22/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Subdistrict 7 of the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will welcome a new member in January following the general election. Jerry Wiese of Grand Island, the incumbent for Subdistrict 7, served on the board for 24 years but did not seek re-...Read more

New App Deployed to Help Cut Overapplication of Nitrogen Fertilizer

11/18/2024
This article was written and published by the Nebraska Examiner on Nov. 18, 2024. LINCOLN, Nebraska — Eleven years ago, Wade Ellwanger began analyzing reports submitted by farmers detailing the amount of fertilizer being applied on cornfields in his area of north-central Nebraska. What he found was...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Now Taking Orders for Spring Conservation Tree Seedlings

11/15/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) is now accepting orders for conservation tree seedlings for spring planting. By ordering early, landowners can secure preferred tree species and make a lasting and positive impact on the environment. Since 1972, Nebraska...Read more

Inaugural Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference Dec. 17, 2024

11/13/2024
NORFOLK, Nebraska – Farmers and ranchers in Northeast Nebraska and beyond are invited to the Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at the Lifelong Learning Center on the Northeast Community College campus in Norfolk. This new event, co-hosted by the Bow Creek Watershed Project...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Closes Oak Creek Trail During Firearm Deer Season

11/13/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Nebraska's nine-day firearm deer hunting season, the Oak Creek Trail will be closed from Nov. 16, 2024, through Nov. 24, 2024. The trail will reopen to the public on November 25, 2024. This temporary closure helps maintain a safe environment for both hunters and trail...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Discuss Platte Valley Industrial Park Project

11/08/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Eastern Projects Committee will meet to receive additional information on the route selection and land rights for the Platte Valley Industrial Park Drainage Project. In 2019, CPNRD approved a proposal from the City of...Read more

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