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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

Upper Big Blue NRD Places a Temporary Stay on well Drilling in Sub-Areas

04/21/2014
The Upper Big Blue NRD Board of Directors issued a temporary 180-day stay on well drilling in District sub-areas at the April 17th Board Meeting. The stay is immediately in effect. Representatives from the Villages of Dwight and Brainard had expressed concern over the future viability of their...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD promotes Arbor Day with tree sales

04/17/2014
J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day, proposed to the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture "to set aside one day to plant trees, both forest and fruit." The State Board of Agriculture accepted this resolution in 1872 and the first "Arbor Day" was celebrated with more than 1,000,000 trees...Read more

Arbor Day Celebrated at Chalco Hills Recreation Area

04/17/2014
On April 17 & 18 (Thursday & Friday), from 3:00-5:00pm, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District will be handing out 10,000 seedling trees to over 100 area school teachers and youth group leaders. The Serviceberry seedlings will then be given to students to take home for Arbor...Read more

Trees Available at Rushville, Alliance and Chadron

04/14/2014
Hand plant trees previously ordered from the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will be available for pick up at the Natural Resources Conservation Service offices in Rushville on April 16 and in Alliance on April 17, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Trees will also be available for pick up on...Read more

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