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Lower Big Blue NRD Flood Control Infrastructure Reduces Damage During Recent Heavy Rainfall Events

06/12/2026
Southeast Nebraska Flood Infrastructure Saves more than $1 million in Damages LINCOLN, Nebraska – Recent heavy rainfall events across southeast Nebraska demonstrated the critical value of flood control infrastructure maintained by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD), with watershed...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Updated on Nebraska Environmental Trust Vadose Zone Study

06/04/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- At the May 28, 2026, Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) Board Meeting, Water Resources Manager Doug Hallum provided an update on the Nebraska Environmental Trust vadose zone study. The “Observing Water and Nutrient Mobility in the Vadose Zone” study will work hand-...Read more

Nebraska Protects Republican Basin Water Users While Fulfilling Compact Obligations

06/04/2026
ALMA, Nebraska -- Through close collaboration with state and federal partners, the Republican Basin Planning Group successfully delivered water to meet Nebraska’s 2025 Republican River Compact obligations while significantly reducing the impact on surface water users. The water was delivered to the...Read more

Local Working Group Meetings Planned

06/01/2026
Local meetings open to individuals interested in setting natural resources goals for Nebraska. STANTON, Nebraska - A Local Working Group that provides advice on the priorities for many U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs will meet June 11, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders for Nitrogen Management Violations

05/29/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Tricia Dudley, Water Quality Specialist for the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), updated the Board on certified letters recently sent to producers who are in violation of the district’s Nitrogen Management Program. These letters are part of CPNRD’s...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Advances Flood Reduction, Wetland and Water Quality Projects

05/26/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved several project-related actions during its May 20, 2026, meeting, with a focus on flood reduction, water quality improvements, and long-term infrastructure maintenance in the district. Deadmans...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Reminds Producers that Chemigation Permit Renewal is June 1

05/26/2026
ORD, Nebraska -- Agricultural producers planning to use chemigation (fertigation) to apply fertilizer or other chemicals to crops have a deadline of June 1, 2026, for permit renewal from the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. Completed chemigation permit applications must be received by the...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Consider Cease and Desist Orders for Nitrogen Management Violations

05/15/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Tricia Dudley, Water Quality Specialist for the Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD), will update the board on recent letters sent to producers who are in violation the district's Nitrogen Management Program. These certified letters are part of Central Platte NRD...Read more

800 Students Learn Importance of Protecting Groundwater at Nebraska Festival

05/14/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – 800 fifth-grade students representing 23 schools from across Nebraska gathered in Grand Island on Tuesday, May 12, for the annual Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival hosted by the Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) at Central Community College and College...Read more

2026 Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival

05/05/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – With just one week to go, excitement is building for the Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival May 12, 2026, when 800 fifth-grade students from across the state will gather in Grand Island for a full day of hands-on learning about groundwater and natural resources...Read more

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Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 22, 2026

03/22/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.morrill [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Current Situation : Record-setting weather conditions...Read more

Cotton and Morrill Fires Update - March 21, 2026

03/21/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.morrill [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires UPDATE 7:45 p.m. Current Situation : Extreme weather...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 20, 2026

03/20/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.morrill [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Current Situation : When fire managers develop fire-...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 19, 2026

03/19/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.morrill [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 is managing...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 18, 2026

03/18/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.morrill [at] firenet.gov Linktree (includes links to YouTube, Facebook, InciWeb and more): linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Rocky...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 17, 2026

03/17/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Information Phone: 719-283-6829 8 a.m. to 8 p.m Email: 2026.morrill [at] firenet.gov https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information//nenes-morrill-fire https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nenes-...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 16, 2026

03/16/2026
Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update Monday, March 16, 2026 – 9 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Information Phone: 719-283-6829 8 a.m. to 8 p.m Email: 2026.morrill [at] firenet.gov Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information//...Read more

Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update - March 15, 2026

03/15/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Information Phone: 719-507-4269 Facebook Cottonwood Fire: www.facebook.com/cottonwoodfire Morrill Fire: www.facebook.com/morrillfire Special Notes : The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 (CIMT1)...Read more

Gov. Pillen Issues Burn Ban for Nebraska

03/13/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – On March 13, 2026, Governor Jim Pillen issued a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state. Earlier today, Gov. Pillen...Read more

Nebraska Nitrogen Use Efficiency Program Launched for 2026 Growing Season

03/13/2026
$1 Million Available for Producers who Demonstrate Nitrogen Efficiency LINCOLN, Nebraska – Agriculture producers have a new opportunity this growing season to earn extra income while cutting fertilizer costs. The Nebraska Corn Board has committed $1 million to a new Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE)...Read more

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