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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

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 1, 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 Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Initial Attack (IA): IA activity across the state remains low. On...Read more

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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

NRDs Renew Agreement with NRCS to Strengthen Long-Standing Conservation Partnership

02/02/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) collectively renewed their Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) during a signing ceremony Jan. 27, 2026. The updated agreement reaffirms a partnership that...Read more

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

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