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Central Platte NRD Accepting Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Applications

10/31/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) is encouraging agricultural producers to enroll in its new Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program. This initiative offers financial incentives to producers who reduce nitrogen applications by up to 40 pounds or 15 percent,...Read more

Central Platte NRD Approves Drainage Route for Platte Valley Industrial Park

10/25/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – On Thursday, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors reviewed two additional alternatives to identify the best route for the Platte Valley Industrial Park (PVIP) drainage project. The Board approved the initial route that will direct flood...Read more

USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects, Including Four in Nebraska, to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture

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

Lower Platte South NRD and Lincoln Officials Promote Stormwater Bond Initiative Ahead of November 5 Vote

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

USDA to Begin Issuing $2.14 Billion to Agricultural Producers through Key Conservation and Safety-Net Programs

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

Lower Loup NRD to Host Informational Meetings in St. Paul and Palmer

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

2024 State Land Judging Competition Challenges Youth near Norfolk

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

The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) Program is Open and Accepting Applications

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

Lower Loup NRD Accepting Applications for Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act Cost-Share Program

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

Lower Loup NRD: Proper Soil Temp is Critical to Safe and Efficient Fall Anhydrous Application

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

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2021 NCF-Envirothon Nebraska Announces Winning Teams

07/29/2021
Students from Esopus, New York, Named Champions LINCOLN, Nebraska – On July 28, students from Esopus, New York, took the top prize of $15,000 at the 2021 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon, an international environmental and natural resources education competition for high schoolers...Read more

National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore to Open 2021 NCF-Envirothon

06/23/2021
National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore to Open 2021 NCF-Envirothon NARD Foundation to Award Additional Scholarships LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) is excited to announce Joel Sartore as the keynote speaker for the 2021 National Conservation...Read more

Papio-Missouri River NRD Leads Water Basin Tour

06/14/2021
OMAHA, Nebraska – Approximately 75 directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts convened in Omaha for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (Papio NRD) June 7-8, 2021. “It was a pleasure hosting the Basin Tour this year to...Read more

Nebraska Envirothon a Success at Lake Wanahoo

04/29/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – High schoolers from across Nebraska – and a few pelicans – descended on Lake Wanahoo for the 29th annual Nebraska State Envirothon April 28. Ord High School took home the championship along with $1,500 and will represent Nebraska at the National Conservation Foundation (NCF)...Read more

NARD Welcomes New Board Members

03/29/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In 2021, the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) welcomed four new directors – Joel Hansen, Mason Hoffman, Gene Kelly and Luke Peterson. Joel Hansen, Lower Elkhorn NRD (Wayne, Nebraska) Hansen brings a unique perspective to the board as the Street & Planning...Read more

NARD Elects 2021 Officers

03/12/2021
Photo: The 2021 NARD Executive Committee includes, from left, Legislative Committee Chair Jim Meismer, Secretary-Treasurer Marty Graff, Vice President Orval Gigstad, President Jim Eschliman and Past President Larry Reynolds. Not pictured, Information and Education Committee Chair Jim Johnson...Read more

Nebraska Tree Canopy in Decline, Planting More Important Than Ever

02/19/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Trees help soften the harsh climate of the Great Plains, but recent weather events are leaving Nebraska communities at-risk of being devoid of trees and their innumerable benefits. According to the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska communities lost an average of 18 percent of...Read more

Envirothon Competition Qualifies 14 Teams for State

02/08/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Between Feb. 3-5, Nebraska high school students competed around the state during a virtual regional Envirothon competition demonstrating natural resources knowledge by identifying trees, labeling fish anatomy and determining soil structure. The winning teams from each Envirothon...Read more

NCF-Envirothon Goes Virtual in 2021; Nebraska Still Hosting

02/05/2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) Board of Trustees and the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) announced the decision to transition the 2021 NCF-Envirothon annual competition to a completely virtual format due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus)...Read more

Nebraska Welcomes Jeff Vander Wilt as Acting State Conservationist

01/07/2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is pleased to announce Jeff Vander Wilt as the Acting Nebraska State Conservationist. Vander Wilt comes to Nebraska from South Dakota where he serves as the Assistant State Conservationist for...Read more

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