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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

Lower Platte South NRD Approves Deadmans Run Flood Reduction Project

08/26/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors convened for their latest meeting, and the session was filled with significant decisions and dynamic discussions that promise to enhance our community’s environmental landscape. Highlights from the...Read more

Lower Loup NRD - Recreation

08/26/2024
The original article (Loup Lines, Volume 45, No. 9) was written by Lower Loup NRD Information and Education Coordinator Alan Bartels. A lot of folks put away their camping and fishing gear right after one final summertime hurrah for Labor Day weekend. But the calendar doesn’t officially declare the...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD and City of Lincoln Provide Flood Reduction Project Update

08/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) and the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) today announced an updated plan for the Deadmans Run Flood Reduction Project designed to reduce costs and mitigate potential flood risk for the community. The Deadmans Run...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Levy for 2024/2025 Budget

08/16/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will hold a public hearing on August 29th at 1:45 p.m. to receive public input on the proposed levy for the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget. The total requirements for the general fund and sinking fund are $34,714,184.14...Read more

Upper Niobrara White NRD Announces 2024 Amateur Photo Contest Winners

08/13/2024
CHADRON, Nebraska -- The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) held the 5th Annual Amateur Photo Contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents of the District encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties. After a slow start, the photos...Read more

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Five Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

11/30/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Rivers, lakes 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 “One Water”...Read more

Grimes Named Project Learning Tree Outstanding Steering Committee Member

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is proud to announce that Megan Grimes, Nebraska Association of Resource Districts public relations director, from Lincoln, Nebraska, has been recognized with an Excellence in Conservation & Environmental Education Award as the 2023...Read more

Lee Named Outstanding Educator for Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is proud to announce that Marcia Lee, Central Platte NRD information and education specialist, from Grand Island, Nebraska, has been recognized with an Excellence in Conservation & Environmental Education Award as the 2023 Outstanding...Read more

NRDs and Corteva Agriscience Collaborate on Producer Connect

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Corteva Agriscience on the development of a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite, Producer Connect. Producer Connect is designed to empower agricultural producers with the...Read more

Central Valley Ag Partners to Improve Fertilizer Efficiency, Water Quality

10/19/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Central Valley Ag, a leading agricultural cooperative, partners with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) on the development of the Producer Connect app. Producer Connect is a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite designed to empower agricultural producers...Read more

Annual NRD Conference Focuses on Water Quality, New Technology

09/20/2023
Hall of Fame and Conservation Award Winners Recognized for Success LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) Conference at the Younes Conference Center Sept. 25-26, 2023. The conference...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/12/2023
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’ projects involve many dedicated individuals working to...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/05/2023
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 12-14, 2023. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet...Read more

NCF-Envirothon Hosted in New Brunswick, Canada

08/02/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- On July 28, 2023, the Massachusetts Envirothon team from Lexington, Massachusetts, was named the champion of the 2023 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon, with teams from Pennsylvania and Ontario coming in second and third place respectively. Nebraska was...Read more

Executive Travel Charts Course for Carbon-Free Travel, Plants 111K Trees

07/10/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In a groundbreaking effort to promote sustainability within the travel industry, Lincoln-based Executive Travel has taken the initiative to offset its carbon emissions by planting trees throughout the state. In July 2021, Executive Travel announced its ETGreen initiative with a...Read more

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