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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

Central Platte NRD Board to Meet Feb. 26, 2026

02/13/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the Central Platte NRD office, 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island. The meeting is open to the public. AGENDA/ACTION...Read more

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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

No New Taxes Nebraska Announces Opposition to EPIC Tax Ballot Initiative

03/14/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska - Today (March 14, 2024), No New Taxes Nebraska officially launched its campaign to stop the EPIC tax. No New Taxes is a joint effort of over 40+ businesses and organizations from across Nebraska including the Nebraska Chamber, Nebraska Association of County Officials, the League...Read more

Irrigation Association Student Scholarship

03/14/2024
The 2024 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program presents an incredible opportunity for aspiring individuals to pursue their passion for irrigation. By spreading the word about this scholarship, you can directly impact the lives and careers of promising students who are eager to contribute to...Read more

NARD Elects 2024 Officers

03/12/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The voting members of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Board of Directors elected new officers during their board meeting March 11, 2024. The NARD Board consists of representatives from each of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). The board...Read more

Envirothon Competition Qualifies 14 Teams for State

03/07/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Jan. 31 and March 7, 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

Registration is open for the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Informational Seminar

02/26/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The 2024 Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Informational Seminar is being held on March 14, 2024 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) at the Ramada by Wyndham in Grand Island, NE. Registration/Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. with welcoming remarks starting at 9:30 a.m. Rob Lawson, Natural...Read more

NRDs Taking Orders for Spring Conservation Tree Plantings

02/06/2024
Conservation Tree Windbreaks Provide Critical Livestock Protection LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are actively taking orders for conservation tree seedlings, and the deadline to order is fast approaching. Secure your favorite species and make a lasting impact on...Read more

NRCS and NRDs Continue Successful Partnership on Dam Assessments

01/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – To ensure water infrastructure safety, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and other sponsors continue a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on several dam assessments across the state. In 2023, 18...Read more

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