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10/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges...Read more
10/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Lincoln is taking proactive steps to address flood risks and enhance water quality through a proposed stormwater bond, which will be on the ballot for the upcoming election on Nov. 5, 2024. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, along with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director Liz...Read more
10/24/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners—providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs. Producers should soon...Read more
10/24/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- Spring static water level readings that the Lower Loup NRD staff has collected twice annually since 1975 have indicated that Water Quantity Management Area 19 has become an area of concern regarding groundwater depletions and ongoing drought impacts. This is the area of the Lower...Read more
10/24/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Students and instructors from more than 40 high schools met near Norfolk to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 16. The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host...Read more
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
10/21/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- The Lower Loup NRD and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources are partnering to offer a new cost-share program to reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs. The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) established a state funded program that provides incentive payments to producers...Read more
10/21/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- With the completion of harvest rapidly approaching, agricultural producers may be tempted to take advantage of mild, dry conditions to apply anhydrous ammonia to their fields. But producers should keep in mind that unless fall application of nitrogen takes place under optimal...Read more
10/18/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska — In a significant move to enhance local conservation initiatives, the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District’s (LPSNRD) Board of Directors has passed an interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) to ensure the continuation of its well-...Read more
10/15/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- The access road into Davis Creek Recreation Area is closed. Construction on the road paving project has begun. Vehicular access to the recreation area will not be permitted during the entirety of the road improvement project. Campground reservations will not be accepted during the...Read more

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NARD News
04/29/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Along with Lt. Governor Mike Foley and local dignitaries from the Nebraska Forest Service and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated their 50th anniversary with the planting of two Red Oaks on the Nebraska state capitol grounds for the...Read more
04/28/2022
Nebraska Students’ Natural Resources Knowledge Shines LINCOLN, Nebraska – High schoolers from across Nebraska met in Cozad for the 30th annual Nebraska State Envirothon April 27, 2022. Concordia Lutheran of Omaha took home the championship along with $1,500 and will represent Nebraska at the...Read more
04/19/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Since their inception in 1972, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have been planting conservation trees and shrubs for windbreaks, erosion control, wildlife habitat and other conservation purposes. This spring, the NRD Conservation Tree Program plants their 100...Read more
03/21/2022
By John Berge, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency; Robert Lawson, State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service; and Collin Olsen, Regional Office Director for USDA’s Risk Management Agency LINCOLN, Nebraska – March 22 is National Ag Day, a time for us...Read more
03/09/2022
Photo Caption: The 2022 NARD Executive Committee from left, I&E Committee Chair Jim Johnson, Vice President Marty Graff, Secretary-Treasurer Joel Hansen, Past President Jim Eschliman, President Dr. Orval Gigstad and Legislative Chair Jim Meismer. LINCOLN, Nebraska – The voting members of the...Read more
03/04/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Feb. 17 and March 2, 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
02/07/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have worked hand-in-hand with conservation partners to support landowners for 50 years to accomplish the mission of protecting lives, property and the future. NRDs deliver several state and federal programs including many projects...Read more
01/18/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts will host their annual Legislative Conference to highlight partnerships and recognize 50 years of natural resources policy at the Lincoln Embassy Suites Jan. 25-26, 2022. The two-day conference brings together Natural Resources Districts (...Read more
01/04/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Throughout 2022, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) will celebrate 50 years of protecting lives, property and the future. During the next 12 months, the NRDs will commemorate breakthroughs and achievements in conservation. “In the past 50 years, NRDs have adapted...Read more
12/20/2021
Have you ever wondered if the water you are drinking is safe? Who studies the impacts of contaminates on my health? These are questions commonly asked throughout the state especially when there are stories continually discussing contaminates in the water we drink. The “Public Health and Water...Read more

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