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Tri-Basin NRD Release Survey Data About Little Blue NRD Groundwater Issues

04/14/2021
The Tri-Basin NRD Board of Directors is trying to decide the most effective way to respond to groundwater declines in the Little Blue River Basin in eastern Kearney County. The board has met with water users numerous times over the years in an effort to educate the public about groundwater issues...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Discusses High Levels of Nitrate in Groundwater

03/26/2021
WEST POINT, Nebraska – Almost 300 people attended the Open House Public Hearing at the Nielsen Center in West Point on Thursday night. The public was provided the opportunity to learn more about the rising levels of nitrate in our groundwater, along with the proposed boundaries and requirements in...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Seeks Additional Information from Monolith

03/26/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors asked Monolith for more information before the Board acts on a well permit for Monolith’s new plant near Hallam. In a special meeting on March 24, the Board approved six motions requiring more...Read more

Tri-Basin NRD Surveying Little Blue River Basin Water Users

03/18/2021
HOLDREGE, Nebraska -- Tri-Basin Natural Resources District is surveying water users within the Little Blue River Basin portion of the District. Groundwater levels in parts of the Little Blue River Basin have been declining for several years. The Tri-Basin NRD board of directors is looking for...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Appoints Seacrest

03/18/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – A founder and former leader of the Groundwater Foundation has been unanimously appointed to the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors (Board). The Board appointed Susan Seacrest, of Lincoln, to represent the district’s Subdistrict 10, after...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Rec Area Open March 23, 2021

03/16/2021
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue NRD will be opening their recreation areas to vehicle traffice for the 2021 season March. 23. Walnut Creek Recreation Area (northeast of Crete) Swanton Wildlife Management Area (north of Swanton) Willard L. Meyer (Swan Lake) Recreation Area (east of Tobias)...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Open House for Public to Ask Questions, Get Answers

03/15/2021
WEST POINT, Nebraska – The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) staff and board members are inviting the public to an open house public hearing next week to learn about and discuss proposed changes to its groundwater management area in portions of Cuming, Colfax and Dodge counties. The...Read more

Lower Platte North NRD Announces Lakeside Learning Series

03/09/2021
WAHOO, Nebraska -- Spring is just around the corner and for some that means it is time to start preparing for planting flowerbeds and gardens. On Thursday, April 1, the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) will offer a new educational event at the Lake Wanahoo Education Building...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Seeks Input on Little Indian Creek Watershed Improvement Project Work Plan

03/05/2021
BEATRICE, Nebraska – The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (LBBNRD) is partnering with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to hold a virtual public meeting regarding the Little Indian Creek Watershed Improvement Project Work Plan – Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA). Due to...Read more

Central Platte NRD Hosts Virtual Groundwater Festival

03/05/2021
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- The Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival, hosted by the Central Platte Natural Resources District, will be held virtually this year. All schools in Nebraska are invited to participate by accessing the Festival’s YouTube channel. Groundwater Festival Coordinator Marcia...Read more

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Editorial: Selling Off NCORPE Land a Bad Idea

03/20/2017
I get it. North Platte Senator Mike Groene campaigned hard on the issue of the Lincoln County stream augmentation project launched in 2012 by the Nebraska Cooperative Republican Platte Enhancement Project (N-CORPE). Click here to read the rest of the article.Read more

Frenchman Cambridge Irrigation District Water Users Lose Case Before State Supreme Court

03/15/2017
Frenchman Cambridge Irrigation District water users who claimed their property rights were superior to the Republican River Compact and that state administration of surface water to comply with the Compact deprived them of all economic benefits failed to persuade the Nebraska Supreme Court.Read more

Last Chance for Landowners to Order Trees/Shrubs to Enhance Property and Improve Land Quality

02/22/2017
(Nebraska) Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) announces nearly 700,000 trees and shrubs have been ordered for Nebraskans across the state so far, for planting in the spring of 2017.Read more

Sidney High School Takes Top Honors at Western Region Envirothon Contest

02/06/2017
Gordon Nebraska – A team from Sidney High School will represent the Panhandle for the Nebraska Envirothon Contest near Gering at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The first place team was Sidney Team 2 comprised of Chantal Riggs, Mitchell Porter, Kollyn Weimer, William...Read more

Nebraska Moves Forward with First Groundwater Protection Plan of its Kind in Nation

11/17/2016
(Lincoln, NE) The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) and Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are proud to announce the acceptance of the Bazile Groundwater Management Area (BGMA) Plan by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on October 13th, 2016. The BGMA Plan is the...Read more

North Platte NRD Poster Contest Promotes Trees

10/31/2016
The North Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) is promoting trees by encouraging teachers and students to enter its 2016 poster contest.Read more

First Bazile Groundwater Management Area Plan (BGMA Plan) is Released

10/28/2016
The first groundwater based nonpoint source Alternative to EPA’s 9-element Watershed Plan, the Bazile Groundwater Management Plan has been announced. It opens the area and project sponsors there to 319 Project funding -- the first ever groundwater area eligible under the new EPA NPS Guidance.Read more

Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) 2016 Annual Conference Has Increased Attendance Educating Public About Water and Soil Conservation

09/29/2016
Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) 2016 Annual Conference Has Increased Attendance Educating Public About Water and Soil Conservation (Kearney, NE) – The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Annual Conference was held at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, September 26th – 27th...Read more

Natural Resources Districts Focus on New Studies, New Tools, and New Programs at 2016 Annual Conference; Nebraska Governor Plans to Attend

09/23/2016
(Kearney, NE) Protecting the public and Nebraska’s water, soil and other natural resources are the Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) top priority. New studies, tools and programs will be presented at the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Annual Conference on Monday, September 26th...Read more

Landmark Compact Agreement Reached By KS, CO, NE

09/14/2016
Landmark Compact Agreement Reached By KS, CO, NE Two years of cooperation and negotiations among the three states party to the Republican River Compact have resulted in a landmark agreement that provides Nebraska more flexibility in meeting Compact obligations while assuring water users of supplies...Read more

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