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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

Central Platte NRD Board to Meet March 26, 2026

03/13/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, March 26, 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

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

Lower Loup NRD Offers a Variety of Cost-Share Programs

03/05/2026
This article was originally written by Alan Bartels, Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator, for the Loup Lines Column. Loup Lines Volume 46, No. 2 March 2026 People who don’t work in agriculture may not know about the variety of cost-share programs available to ag producers as...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors February 2026 Meeting Recap

03/02/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- On February 26, 2026, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors met for the monthly Board meeting. Numerous items were on the agenda, mainly regarding Water Resources, as well as monthly and Water System reports. Directors voted to approve an...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Takes Action on Flood Reduction Plans

02/27/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – In 2020, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) was selected to receive three Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) grants from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to evaluate flood risks and identify potential solutions...Read more

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NRD Legislative Conference Highlights Technology in Natural Resources Decision-Making

01/20/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – From artificial intelligence to advanced data tools, the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts’ annual Legislative Conference will spotlight innovative technologies helping inform policy and guide natural resources management decisions across Nebraska, Jan. 27-28, 2026, in...Read more

Five Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

12/01/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Animal habitats 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 “Home is Where the Habit is...Read more

NRDs Now Taking Orders for Spring Tree Seedlings

11/03/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are now accepting orders for conservation tree seedlings for spring planting. By ordering early, you can secure your preferred species and make a lasting contribution to the environment. Since 1972, Nebraska’s NRDs have partnered...Read more

2025 State Land Judging Competition Challenges Youth near Wahoo

10/24/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Students and instructors from 39 high schools met near Wahoo to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 22, 2025. The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (NRD) hosted this year’s competition. With sunny skies and calm conditions, students judged at the Lake Wanahoo...Read more

2025 Annual NARD Conference Focuses on Innovative Technology, Partnerships

09/22/2025
Hall of Fame and Conservation Award Winners Recognized for Commitment to Conservation LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Conference Sept. 29-30, 2025. The conference...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/11/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Husker Harvest Days this morning, 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 our...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/02/2025
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, flood control, water quality or cost-share programs? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 9-11, 2025. “This is a great opportunity for...Read more

Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors Nebraska Award Winners

08/25/2025
This press release is courtesy of the Nebraska Chapter Soil & Water Conservation Society. The Nebraska Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society (SWCS) honored 5 individuals recently at the state chapter meeting in Wahoo, Nebraska. The Nebraska Chapter was also honored at the 80th...Read more

2025 NRD Basin Tour Explores the Niobrara River

06/13/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 80 elected directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with state and federal conservation partners gathered in Valentine June 9-10, 2025, for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Middle Niobrara and Lower Niobrara NRDs. Each year,...Read more

Dawson County Envirothon Club Qualifies for International NCF-Envirothon

05/01/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – High school students from across Nebraska gathered April 30, 2025, in Omaha for the 33rd annual Nebraska State Envirothon. Dawson County Envirothon Club earned the championship title and a $1,500 prize, securing their spot to represent Nebraska at the National Conservation...Read more

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