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Upper Big Blue NRD Board Approves Changes To Temporary Stay on Well-Drilling

08/21/2014
The Upper Big Blue NRD Board of Directors approved the motion to enact changes to the District’s Rule 5 in relation to the temporary 180-day stay in well drilling in sub-areas. The stay was used as a "time-out" to assess water availability regarding the Villages of Dwight and Brainard. The two...Read more

NRD Budget Focus: Water

08/21/2014
Managing water resources is a main focus of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget unanimously approved by the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Board of Directors on Wednesday. The NRD will work with the communities of Waverly ($450,000), Cedar Creek ($344,000), Plattsmouth ($200,000) and others...Read more

Sponsors Rededicate the Thirty Mile Irrigation Canal

08/20/2014
In July 1928, a ceremony was held to dedicate the Thirty Mile Canal at Midway Ranch with over 10,000 people in attendance. A special train brought officials from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Union Pacific and CB&Q Railroad. Considering it was 1928 and the massive number of people who attended...Read more

NRD Ballot has Vacancy

08/11/2014
Residents of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District's Subdistrict 3 can still get on November election ballots. A vacancy occurred on the ballot when a candidate filed to run for a four-year term on the NRD Board, then later declined the official nomination due to scheduling conflicts.Read more

NARD Stands With NE Political Leaders In Fight Against EPA Water Rule

08/07/2014
NARD Stands With NE Political Leaders In Fight Against EPA Water Rule Ashland, NE - The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts stood firmly next to several other members of ‘Common Sense Nebraska' who are joining the fight against the Environmental Protection Agency to say no to new water...Read more

Tornado's strike Lower Elkhorn NRD area

06/16/2014
On Monday June 16th a typical mid-June afternoon quickly turned to terror as a family of destructive tornadoes ravaged portions of North-East Nebraska, leaving behind several paths of devastation. The Pilger Nebraska community was hardest hit, where an EF-4 tornado stole the lives of 2 victims and...Read more

FIFTH GRADERS PARTICIPATE IN WATER WORKS FIELD DAY

05/05/2014
Approximately 1,650 fifth graders from Douglas and Sarpy counties will participate in an environmental field day with a focus on water. "Water Works 2014" will be held on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7. The program is being held at Schramm State Park and the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center in...Read more

NRD CONSERVATION FESTIVAL TO ENGAGE HUNDREDS OF 5TH GRADE STUNDENTS

05/05/2014
The largest of the local Natural Resources District's education programs, the Northwest Nebraska Conservation Festival for 5th grade students, will take place in Chadron at St. Patrick's Parish Center Tuesday, May 6. The UNWNRD expects approximately 260 students will participate and has made this...Read more

No Allocation Restrictions for 2014 Irrigation Season in the Upper Big Blue NRD's Groundwater Levels Fell 2.10 Feet on the Average

04/21/2014
During March-April 2014, the NRD measured 495 observation wells throughout the District and then averaged the data of all these wells. Observation wells are measured in the spring of each year, allowing the water table to rebound from the previous irrigation season.Read more

Living Roots

04/21/2014
There is no doubt in my mind that having living roots growing in the soil for extended periods of time is a key component to improving soil health. This is also the most challenging aspect of improving soil health in our semi-arid environment.Read more

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