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Lower Big Blue NRD Recreation Area Closing for Season

10/03/2024
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue NRD will close recreation areas to vehicle traffic for the season on Oct. 28, 2024. Big Indian Recreation Area, located southwest of Wymore, Swanton Wildlife Management Area, located north of Swanton, Walnut Creek Recreation Area, located north of Crete,...Read more

Central Platte NRD Approves Updates to Irrigation Rules and Regulations

09/27/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) conducted a public hearing on Thursday to discuss proposed updates to the district’s Groundwater Management Plan Rules and Regulations. The CPNRD Board has approved the proposed changes to enhance groundwater management...Read more

70th Annual Nebraska State Range Judging Contest Held in Chase County

09/26/2024
IMPERIAL, Nebraska – Yesterday, Chase County proudly hosted the 70th Annual Nebraska State Range Judging Contest, marking a milestone in one of the state’s longest-running educational contests. Organized by the Nebraska Range Judging Committee and put by local NRD, NRCS, and Nebraska Extension...Read more

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

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