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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

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 2, 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 Weather Note : Rain did fall across the state yesterday and through...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors March 2026 Meeting Recap

04/03/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors met on March 26, 2026 at the office in Norfolk for the monthly Board meeting. Directors approved four Community Forestry Incentive applications and one Forestry Incentive for Public Facilities application for Fiscal Year 2027. The...Read more

Loup Lines: Our State Tree

04/01/2026
This article was originally written for the Loup Lines column by Alan Bartels, Lower Loup Natural Resources District Information & Education Coordinator. LOUP LINES Volume 47, No. 4 (April 2026) For Nebraskans of my generation, it may seem that the mighty cottonwood tree has always been a...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 31, 2026

03/31/2026
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 : Despite being on call and ready to respond to new...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 30, 2026

03/30/2026
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 : The incident responded to two requests for assistance...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 29, 2026

03/29/2026
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 *NEW* Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Current Situation : At 6 p.m. MDT Saturday, Rocky Mountain...Read more

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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

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

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