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Lower Loup NRD Encourages Landowners to Purchase Conservation Trees

10/30/2025
Written by Lower Loup NRD Information and Education Coordinator Alan Bartels as part of the Loup Lines series. Loup Lines Volume 46, No. 11 November 2025 ORD, Nebraska -- November is here and winter is quickly approaching. If they aren’t already, lots of people will soon begin thinking about trees...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Partners with NRCS on Indian Creek Watershed Plan

10/27/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) received official approval in June 2025 for the Indian Creek Watershed Improvement Plan in southeastern Nebraska. The Indian...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Approves Vadose Study

10/24/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved entering into an interlocal agreement for a three-year vadose study with the Lower Loup and Upper Big Blue NRDs at their monthly meeting on Thursday. The study aims to improve understanding of...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Announces Pilger Recreation Area Gift of Pavilion

10/24/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Pilger Recreation Area, owned and managed by the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) has been given the gift of new life thanks to the efforts of generous donors. At their Oct. 23, 2025, board meeting, Lower Elkhorn NRD directors unanimously voted to accept the...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Appoints New Director and Approves FY2025 Audit

10/17/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors met Oct. 15, 2025, approving several key actions focused on district operations, financial transparency, resource programs, and recreation development. Board Welcomes New Director for Subdistrict 2 The...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Recreation Area Closing for the Season

10/16/2025
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue NRD will close recreation areas to vehicle traffic for the season on Oct. 24, 2025. The following recreation areas will be closed to vehicle access: Big Indian Recreation Area, located southwest of Wymore Swanton Wildlife Management Area, located north of...Read more

Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act Program Open for 2026 Growing Season

10/16/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Nebraska’s Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) program will once again provide financial incentives to farmers who reduce nitrogen fertilizer use. The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE), in partnership with Natural Resources Districts (NRDs), have announced...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Consider Vadose Zone Study

10/10/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors will consider entering into an interlocal agreement for a three-year vadose zone study with the Lower Loup and Upper Big Blue NRDs at their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. The study aims to...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Application Period for New Irrigated Acres Opens Oct. 15, 2025

10/10/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- At a special board meeting Oct. 9, 2025, Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) Directors voted to approve a recommendation from the variance ad-hoc committee to once again open an application period for new irrigated acres in the District. Landowners can submit an...Read more

Southeast Region Land Judging Hosted in Gage County Oct. 8, 2025

10/09/2025
BEATRICE, NEBRASKA -- More than 300 students from across southeast Nebraska gathered on a Gage County farm north of Ellis for the Southeast area Land Judging contest Oct. 8, 2025. Students represented 17 schools, including Auburn, Beatrice, Diller-Odell, Fairbury, Falls City, Freeman, HTRS, Johnson...Read more

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Executive Travel Charts Course for Carbon-Free Travel, Plants 111K Trees

07/10/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In a groundbreaking effort to promote sustainability within the travel industry, Lincoln-based Executive Travel has taken the initiative to offset its carbon emissions by planting trees throughout the state. In July 2021, Executive Travel announced its ETGreen initiative with a...Read more

Innovative Nitrogen Dashboard to Improve Fertilizer Efficiency, Water Quality

06/22/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) and 17 of Nebraska's 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce the development of a nitrogen dashboard in partnership with Longitude 103, a leading provider of agricultural technology...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores the Platte River

06/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Approximately 65 directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in Kearney for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Central Platte NRD June 12-13, 2023. The NRD Basin Tour explores a different water basin each...Read more

Dawson County Envirothon Club Qualifies for International NCF-Envirothon

04/27/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Pelicans and turkeys welcomed high schoolers from across Nebraska to Lake McConaughy for the 31st annual Nebraska State Envirothon April 26, 2023. Dawson County Envirothon Club took home the championship along with $1,500 and will represent Nebraska at the National Conservation...Read more

Nebraska’s NRDs Advocate for Conservation Funding in Washington, D.C.

03/30/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by more than 55 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 20-22, 2023. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes influencing policymakers...Read more

NARD Elects 2023 Officers

03/09/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The voting members of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Board of Directors elected new officers during their board meeting March 6, 2023. The NARD Board consists of representation from each of the Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). The board...Read more

Envirothon Competition Qualifies 14 Teams for State

03/09/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Feb. 1 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

NRDs Taking Orders for Spring Conservation Tree Plantings

02/02/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The deadline is approaching to order conservation tree seedlings from your local Natural Resources District (NRD). Since 1972, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have worked with communities and landowners to plant more than 100 million trees throughout the state. For...Read more

NRD Legislative Conference Brings Together Elected Leaders, Highlights Partnerships

01/20/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In preparation for another legislative session, the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts host their annual Legislative Conference to highlight partnerships and discuss natural resources policy at the Lincoln Embassy Suites Jan. 24-25, 2023. The two-day conference brings...Read more

NDEE Accepting Applications for Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program

01/04/2023
Press Release from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy published on Jan. 4, 2023. LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is now accepting applications for the Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program. NDEE will administer $1.2 million in...Read more

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