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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

Lower Loup NRD's Information & Education Mission

05/01/2026
This article was originally written as a Loup Lines column by Alan Bartels, Lower Loup NRD Information and Education Coordinator. LOUP LINES Volume 47, No. 5 (May 2026) Each of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts have an Information & Education department (I&E). The people who work in...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Requests Sealed Bids for Current Office Building

04/27/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors voted at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday to market and sell its current office building, shops, and all grounds located at 215 Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island. The sale will be...Read more

Collaboration to Keep Battle Creek Flood Conversation Moving Forward Discussed at April 2026 Lower Elkhorn NRD Board Meeting

04/24/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) continues to work towards finding a solution for flooding issues in the City of Battle Creek. At the Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, April 23, Directors agreed with staff’s recommendation to create a committee for...Read more

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with Elm Planting at Capitol

04/24/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, PlantNebraska, and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Advances Trail Expansion, Stormwater Planning, and Education Programming

04/17/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors acted on a range of projects at its April meeting, advancing recreation opportunities, coordinated planning efforts with local partners, and increasing environmental programming across the district...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Meet April 23

04/10/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the CPNRD office, 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda / Action Items...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Opens Recreation Areas April 16, 2026

04/07/2026
Annual Fishing Derby Cancelled Due to Ongoing Drought BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) will open recreation areas for the 2026 season on April 16, 2026. The recreation areas had been closed to vehicle access for the winter for the hunting season. These...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Offering Cost Share for Soil & Water Conservation

04/07/2026
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- Lower Big Blue NRD is now offering cost share for landowners, who implement soil and water conservation practices. Eligible practices include: installing terraces, tile outlets, grassed waterways, and flowmeters. Applications will be accepted through April 24, 2026. Landowners...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 3, 2026

04/06/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT through Saturday, April 4 Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires This will be the last fire update unless...Read more

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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

NARD Elects 2026 Officers

03/10/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Board of Directors elected new officers during their board meeting March 9, 2026. The NARD Board consists of a representative from each of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). The board meets five times...Read more

NRD Recreation Exploration Encourages Nebraskans to Discover Nature, Win Prizes

02/25/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) encourage participation in the NRD Recreation Exploration program, which is designed to inspire individuals and families to venture into the great outdoors and explore the state’s natural beauty. The program aims to foster a deeper...Read more

Nebraska Receives Three National Conservation Awards at NACD Meeting

02/23/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska conservation leaders were recognized on the national stage during the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) annual meeting hosted Feb. 15-19, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. During the meeting, Dr. Orval Gigstad of Syracuse, Andy Bishop of Grand Island, and...Read more

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