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Central Platte NRD Board Rejects Bids for Current Office Property

06/26/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors voted to reject the two bids submitted for the sale of its current office, shop facilities, and property at 215 N. Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island during its regular meeting on Thursday. The action...Read more

60-Year-Old Flood Control Dams Save Bayard During Severe June Storm

06/26/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – A severe rainstorm that dumped up to 8 inches of rain in small area of western Nebraska in early June put decades-old flood control infrastructure to the test. The watershed dams north of Bayard delivered, preventing nearly $400,000 in flood damage and protecting the community...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Board Approves Janssen Road Structure Agreement Amendment

06/24/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors approved several action items during its June 17, 2026, meeting, with a focus on district infrastructure, financial planning, equipment needs, and water quality improvements. Janssen Road Structure...Read more

Bazile Groundwater Management Area to Host Regenerative Ag Field Day on July 17, 2026

06/23/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Bazile Groundwater Management Area is hosting a Regenerative Ag Field Day on Friday, July 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. to Noon. The site is located near McLean - three miles west of the Highway 81/20 junction and a quarter mile north of 552nd Road. This field day is the perfect...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Award Bid for Current Office Property

06/12/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will review sealed bids and consider the Building Committee’s recommendation on awarding the sale of its current office, shop facilities, and grounds during its regular board meeting at 2 p.m. on...Read more

Lower Big Blue NRD Flood Control Infrastructure Reduces Damage During Recent Heavy Rainfall Events

06/12/2026
Southeast Nebraska Flood Infrastructure Saves more than $1 million in Damages LINCOLN, Nebraska – Recent heavy rainfall events across southeast Nebraska demonstrated the critical value of flood control infrastructure maintained by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD), with watershed...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Updated on Nebraska Environmental Trust Vadose Zone Study

06/04/2026
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- At the May 28, 2026, Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) Board Meeting, Water Resources Manager Doug Hallum provided an update on the Nebraska Environmental Trust vadose zone study. The “Observing Water and Nutrient Mobility in the Vadose Zone” study will work hand-...Read more

Nebraska Protects Republican Basin Water Users While Fulfilling Compact Obligations

06/04/2026
ALMA, Nebraska -- Through close collaboration with state and federal partners, the Republican Basin Planning Group successfully delivered water to meet Nebraska’s 2025 Republican River Compact obligations while significantly reducing the impact on surface water users. The water was delivered to the...Read more

Local Working Group Meetings Planned

06/01/2026
Local meetings open to individuals interested in setting natural resources goals for Nebraska. STANTON, Nebraska - A Local Working Group that provides advice on the priorities for many U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs will meet June 11, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders for Nitrogen Management Violations

05/29/2026
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Tricia Dudley, Water Quality Specialist for the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), updated the Board on certified letters recently sent to producers who are in violation of the district’s Nitrogen Management Program. These letters are part of CPNRD’s...Read more

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NRD Basin Tour Explores the South Platte Basin & Perkins County Canal

06/11/2026
NRD directors and staff met in southwest Nebraska for learning opportunity LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nearly 100 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) directors and staff, along with state and federal conservation partners, gathered in North Platte June 8-9, 2026, for the annual NRD Basin Tour organized by...Read more

Nebraska Agriculture Academy Qualifies for International NCF-Envirothon

04/30/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – High school students from across Nebraska gathered April 29, 2026, in Hastings, Nebraska, for the 34th annual Nebraska State Envirothon. The Nebraska Agriculture Academy earned the championship title and a $1,500 prize, securing their spot to represent Nebraska at the National...Read more

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with Elm Planting at Capitol

04/24/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, PlantNebraska, and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting...Read more

Nebraska’s NRDs Advocate for Conservation Funding Amid Drought and Wildfire Concerns

04/07/2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 30 to April 1, 2026. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 3, 2026

04/06/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT through Saturday, April 4 Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires This will be the last fire update unless...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 1, 2026

04/06/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Initial Attack (IA): IA activity across the state remains low. On...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - April 2, 2026

04/06/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Weather Note : Rain did fall across the state yesterday and through...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 31, 2026

03/31/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Initial Attack : Despite being on call and ready to respond to new...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 30, 2026

03/30/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Initial Attack : The incident responded to two requests for assistance...Read more

Fire Update: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood - March 29, 2026

03/29/2026
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Jay Mickey Phone (public and media inquiries): 719-283-6829, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. MDT Email: 2026.ashby [at] firenet.gov *NEW* Linktree: linktr.ee/morrillandcottonwoodfires Current Situation : At 6 p.m. MDT Saturday, Rocky Mountain...Read more

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