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Lower Elkhorn NRD January 2026 Board Meeting Recap

01/29/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- After lengthy discussion, and numerous testimonies from the public, the Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors ultimately decided not to approve the Battle Creek WFPO Plan in a 9-6 vote. The Battle Creek WFPO Plan was a study of flood prevention measures for the community. Though...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Approves Elm–Turkey Creeks Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Plan

01/23/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved the Elm–Turkey Creeks Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Plan at its monthly meeting Jan. 22, 2026, following a presentation by John Petersen, P.E., of JEO Consulting Group. Petersen explained that...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Elects Officers and Acts on Conservation Investments

01/23/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors met Jan. 21, 2026, and took action on a range of items supporting the district’s financial stewardship, conservation efforts, legislative engagement, and board leadership. Financial Report Approved The...Read more

Second Annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference a Success

01/21/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The second annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference was hosted Dec. 16, 2025, at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. The all-day conference offered something for everyone. Whether attendees were interested in new management practices or were already implementing them, a...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to hear Presentation on Flood Reduction Plan from JEO

01/09/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – JEO Consulting will present a completed flood reduction feasibility study for the Elm–Turkey Creek watershed to the Central Platte NRD (NRD) Board of Directors at its January meeting. The Board will consider adopting the plan. Adopting the plan would allow the Central...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Reminds Producers of the Importance of Chemigation Permits

01/06/2026
This article was originally written by Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator Alan Bartels as a Loup Lines Column. Loup Lines Volume 47, No. 1 January 2026 ORD, Nebraska -- A new year is upon us. One thing that is not new is the continued trend of rising commercial fertilizer prices...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board of Directors Concludes 2025 with December Meeting in Lincoln

12/19/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors met for its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at the district office in Lincoln. Directors reviewed recommendations from multiple subcommittees and approved a range of actions...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Sell Schroeder Property Near Cozad

12/19/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved the low bid from Agri Affiliates at its monthly meeting on Thursday to facilitate the sale of a 157-acre dryland cropland tract known as the Schroeder property. Proposals were also received from...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Directors Set 2026 Water Use Amounts for Quantity Management Subarea

12/19/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- At the Dec. 18, 2025, board meeting, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) directors set the 2026 water-use amounts for irrigation wells in the quantity management subareas. The 2026 water-use allocation amounts for these areas will remain unchanged from their...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Discuss Selling Schroeder Property

12/05/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s Building and Executive committees will review proposals and provide recommendations to the Board regarding a 157-acre dryland cropland tract known as the Schroeder property. The proposals include the sale of the land and pivot...Read more

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University Releases Web-based Nitrogen Management Tool for Corn Growers

12/18/2023
This article was orginally written by Geitner Simmons, UNL IANR Media, on Dec. 13, 2023. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has updated a digital tool to make it easier for ag producers to determine appropriate nitrogen rates for individual fields. The nitrogen tool allows users to input specifics...Read more

Five Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

11/30/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Rivers, lakes 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 “One Water”...Read more

Grimes Named Project Learning Tree Outstanding Steering Committee Member

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is proud to announce that Megan Grimes, Nebraska Association of Resource Districts public relations director, from Lincoln, Nebraska, has been recognized with an Excellence in Conservation & Environmental Education Award as the 2023...Read more

Lee Named Outstanding Educator for Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is proud to announce that Marcia Lee, Central Platte NRD information and education specialist, from Grand Island, Nebraska, has been recognized with an Excellence in Conservation & Environmental Education Award as the 2023 Outstanding...Read more

NRDs and Corteva Agriscience Collaborate on Producer Connect

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Corteva Agriscience on the development of a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite, Producer Connect. Producer Connect is designed to empower agricultural producers with the...Read more

Central Valley Ag Partners to Improve Fertilizer Efficiency, Water Quality

10/19/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Central Valley Ag, a leading agricultural cooperative, partners with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) on the development of the Producer Connect app. Producer Connect is a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite designed to empower agricultural producers...Read more

Annual NRD Conference Focuses on Water Quality, New Technology

09/20/2023
Hall of Fame and Conservation Award Winners Recognized for Success LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) Conference at the Younes Conference Center Sept. 25-26, 2023. The conference...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/12/2023
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’ projects involve many dedicated individuals working to...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/05/2023
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. 12-14, 2023. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet...Read more

NCF-Envirothon Hosted in New Brunswick, Canada

08/02/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- On July 28, 2023, the Massachusetts Envirothon team from Lexington, Massachusetts, was named the champion of the 2023 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon, with teams from Pennsylvania and Ontario coming in second and third place respectively. Nebraska was...Read more

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