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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

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

Lower Platte South NRD Approves Stream Stabilization Contract, Buffer Strip Booster Program, and Other Items

02/23/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors acted on a range of projects at its February 2026 meeting, advancing trail connectivity, stream stabilization efforts, conservation programs, and strategic partnerships across the district. Middle Creek...Read more

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NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with American Linden Planting at Capitol

04/25/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Governor Jim Pillen and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting an American Linden on the...Read more

Gov. Pillen Declares Statewide Burn Ban Through April 30, 2025

04/24/2025
Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Nebraska National Guard and Issues Statewide Burn Ban Following Fire in Brown County LINCOLN, Nebraska – Governor Jim Pillen has authorized the Nebraska National Guard to mobilize 29 soldiers and airmen to assist local volunteer fire departments, which...Read more

Nebraska’s NRDs Advocate for Conservation Funding in Washington, D.C.

04/07/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 31 to April 2, 2025. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers...Read more

Cover Crops: Share your Insights by Taking the Cover Crops in Semi-Arid Crop Production Survey

03/11/2025
HAYS, Kansas – Kansas State University (KSU) in collaboration with the Colorado Conservation Tillage Association (CCTA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites all producers from the semi-arid Great Plains region to participate...Read more

Envirothon Competition Qualifies 14 Teams for State

03/11/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Jan. 30 and March 11, Nebraska high school students competed around the state during regional Envirothon competitions demonstrating natural resources knowledge by identifying trees and animal tracks, calculating the number of steers on rangeland, and determining soil...Read more

NARD Elects 2025 Officers

03/11/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The voting members of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Board of Directors elected new officers during their board meeting March 10, 2025. The NARD Board consists of representatives from each of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). The board...Read more

NRD Recreation Exploration: Discover Nature, Win Prizes

02/26/2025
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

NRD Legislative Conference Brings Together Elected Leaders, Highlights Partnerships

01/15/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts hosts their annual Legislative Conference to highlight partnerships and discuss natural resources policy at the Lincoln Embassy Suites Jan. 28-29, 2025. The two-day conference brings together Natural Resources Districts (NRDs),...Read more

Five Students Take State in 2024 Conservation Poster Contest

12/02/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Trees and wildlife 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 “May the Forest Be with...Read more

New App Deployed to Help Cut Overapplication of Nitrogen Fertilizer

11/18/2024
This article was written and published by the Nebraska Examiner on Nov. 18, 2024. LINCOLN, Nebraska — Eleven years ago, Wade Ellwanger began analyzing reports submitted by farmers detailing the amount of fertilizer being applied on cornfields in his area of north-central Nebraska. What he found was...Read more

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