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Central Platte NRD Static Groundwater Level Report Shows Overall Improvement

11/21/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resource District (NRD) met Nov. 20, 2025, and learned that static groundwater levels show overall Improvement. Luke Zakrzewski, GIS Image Analyst, presented the fall groundwater level report. Of the 414 wells measured between spring and fall 2025...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board of Directors Met in Plattsmouth for November Meeting

11/21/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 19, 2025, at the Plattsmouth Public Library, in accordance with the operating policy that calls for at least one meeting each year to be held outside the City of...Read more

Win NRD Conservation Trees at the Gateway Expo in Kearney

11/14/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte and Tri-Basin Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) invite landowners to stop by their booth at the Gateway Farm Expo, held Nov. 19-20, at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. Visitors can enter to win 100 conservation tree seedlings and learn more...Read more

Second Annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference Slated for Dec. 16, 2025

11/12/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The second annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference (NNAC) will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. The all-day conference will begin with registration at 8 a.m. and closing comments and door prizes wrapping up the event around 4 p.m. The...Read more

Central Platte NRD Presents Groundwater Levels Report at Nov. 20 Meeting

11/07/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Central Platte NRD GIS Image Analyst Luke Zakrzewski will present fall groundwater levels at the upcoming Central Platte NRD Board of Directors meeting. As part of Central Platte NRD’s Groundwater Management Program, staff measure water levels in 386 irrigation observation...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Accepting Conservation Tree Orders

11/06/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- As of Nov. 1, the Lower Big Blue NRD is accepting conservation tree orders. This year, Lower Big Blue NRD will offer six species of evergreens, 17 deciduous species and 14 types of shrubs. Trees must be ordered in multiples of 25 and are sold for $1.50 each. The Lower Big Blue...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Encourages Landowners to Purchase Conservation Trees

10/30/2025
Written by Lower Loup NRD Information and Education Coordinator Alan Bartels as part of the Loup Lines series. Loup Lines Volume 46, No. 11 November 2025 ORD, Nebraska -- November is here and winter is quickly approaching. If they aren’t already, lots of people will soon begin thinking about trees...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Partners with NRCS on Indian Creek Watershed Plan

10/27/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) received official approval in June 2025 for the Indian Creek Watershed Improvement Plan in southeastern Nebraska. The Indian...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Approves Vadose Study

10/24/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved entering into an interlocal agreement for a three-year vadose study with the Lower Loup and Upper Big Blue NRDs at their monthly meeting on Thursday. The study aims to improve understanding of...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Announces Pilger Recreation Area Gift of Pavilion

10/24/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Pilger Recreation Area, owned and managed by the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) has been given the gift of new life thanks to the efforts of generous donors. At their Oct. 23, 2025, board meeting, Lower Elkhorn NRD directors unanimously voted to accept the...Read more

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The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) Program is Open and Accepting Applications

10/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Producers will be paid for reducing their nitrogen application by the lesser of 40 lbs or by 15%. You can find the application and guidance document online. For this program, the state is divided up into three priority areas (A, B, and C). Priority area A is areas in the state...Read more

Annual NRD Conference Focuses on Water Projects, New Technology

09/17/2024
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. 23-24, 2024. The conference...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/11/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Husker Harvest Days this afternoon, 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...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/06/2024
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with...Read more

Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors Nebraska Award Winners

07/08/2024
SCOTTSBLUFF, Nebraska -- Three leaders in Nebraska resource conservation, as well as the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), will be honored at the 79th SWCS International Conference, July 21-23 in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Nebraska Chapter SWCS also honored 8...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores the Republican River

06/12/2024
NRD directors and staff meet in southwest Nebraska for learning opportunity LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 80 elected directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in McCook for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Lower...Read more

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with Concolor Fir Planting at State Capitol

04/26/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Lt. Governor Joe Kelly and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Arbor Day Foundation, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting a...Read more

Concordia Lutheran High School Qualifies for International NCF-Envirothon

04/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Amidst the picturesque Missouri River bluffs in northeastern Nebraska, high school students from across the state met at Ponca State Park for the 32nd annual Nebraska State Envirothon April 24, 2024. Concordia Lutheran High School from Omaha, Nebraska, took home the championship...Read more

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

03/28/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 18-20, 2024. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers from the...Read more

Nebraska Cooperative Council Partners with NRDs on Producer Connect

03/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Nebraska Cooperative Council on the development of a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite, Producer Connect. Producer Connect is designed to empower agricultural producers...Read more

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