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
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
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
