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Lower Elkhorn NRD Votes to Increase Irrigation Allocations

06/23/2023
NORFOLK, Nebraska – Last year, in a proactive measure and in response to the acute drought that took a commanding grip in Northeast Nebraska, the LENRD (Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District) implemented restrictions on wells pumping over 50 gallons per minute, until the drought decreases in...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Reviews First Draft of Budget

06/23/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The first draft of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District’s (LPSNRD) Fiscal Year 2024 Budget emphasizes flood control, water quality, stream stability projects, and continuation of repairing aging infrastructure. The LPSNRD Board of Directors reviewed the first budget...Read more

Upper Niobrara White NRD 2023 Amateur Photo Contest Winners

06/22/2023
CHADRON, Nebraska -- The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) held the fourth annual Amateur Photo Contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents of the District encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties. The UNWNRD received nearly 600...Read more

Central Platte NRD Groundwater Management Plan Changes

06/21/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) updated Groundwater Management Plan will become effective on July 1, 2023. Changes were implemented by the CPNRD Board of Directors to address continuing groundwater level declines and increased nitrate levels in some...Read more

Middle Republican NRD Puts Flood Resiliency to the Test

06/15/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In the wake of flooding that struck southwest Nebraska in recent weeks, the region’s flood infrastructure has emerged as a symbol of resilience and strength. The flooding, triggered by unprecedented rainfall and the rapidly rising Republican River, swept across southwest...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores the Platte River

06/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Approximately 65 directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in Kearney for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Central Platte NRD June 12-13, 2023. The NRD Basin Tour explores a different water basin each...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Consider 2024 Draft Budget

06/09/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors will consider the 2024 draft budget at their monthly meeting to be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Prior to the meeting, the Budget Committee will review the proposed Fiscal 2024 budget...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Extends Moratorium

06/08/2023
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- Following the annual review of fall groundwater level measurements at its monthly meeting on Dec. 8, 2022, record low static water levels, new irrigation wells being permitted in areas of groundwater level decline and marginal aquifer areas, drought conditions, and the concern...Read more

Conditions Continue to Affect Streamflow in the Lower Platte River Basin

06/05/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte River Consortium is encouraging the public to be proactive in conserving water. Moderate to exceptional drought is present in the Lower Platte Basin. According to the Climate Prediction Center’s Seasonal Drought Outlook, drought is expected to improve somewhat;...Read more

Central Platte NRD Approves Groundwater Management Plan

05/30/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved updates to both the water quantity and water quality portions of the CPNRD Groundwater Management Plan on Thursday at their May meeting. The Plan will become effective on July 1, 2023. A...Read more

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