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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

Lower Loup NRD Reflect on Jane Goodall's Contributions to Conservation

10/03/2025
This article was written by Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator Alan Bartels as part of the Loup Lines series. Loup Lines Volume 46, No. 10 The death of Jane Goodall on October 1st hit me hard. I remember flipping through National Geographic magazine page by page when I was a...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Land Treatment Cost-Share Still Available

09/22/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – There is still time for landowners to apply for Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) cost-share assistance on water quality improvements for this fall. Eligible projects include terracing, grassed waterways, diversions, and basins that reduce the amount of topsoil...Read more

36th Annual Wonderful World of Water Festival Held in Pierce, Nebraska

09/19/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The 36th annual Wonderful World of Water Festival was held Sept. 17, 2025, at Gilman Park in Pierce, Nebraska. There were 15 teams of Freshmen and Sophomore High School students from nine schools across northeast Nebraska, who descended upon the park for a day of outdoor, hands...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Approves Property Tax Request, New General Manager, and Long Range Plan

09/19/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors acted on several important items during its Sept. 17, 2025, meeting, including the adoption of its Fiscal Year 2026 property tax request, approval of an employment agreement for a new general manager,...Read more

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2025 Annual NARD Conference Focuses on Innovative Technology, Partnerships

09/22/2025
Hall of Fame and Conservation Award Winners Recognized for Commitment to Conservation LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Conference Sept. 29-30, 2025. The conference...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/11/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Husker Harvest Days this morning, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognized three individuals, who will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame later this month. “Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts involve many dedicated individuals working to protect our...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/02/2025
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, flood control, water quality or cost-share programs? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 9-11, 2025. “This is a great opportunity for...Read more

Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors Nebraska Award Winners

08/25/2025
This press release is courtesy of the Nebraska Chapter Soil & Water Conservation Society. The Nebraska Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society (SWCS) honored 5 individuals recently at the state chapter meeting in Wahoo, Nebraska. The Nebraska Chapter was also honored at the 80th...Read more

2025 NRD Basin Tour Explores the Niobrara River

06/13/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 80 elected directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with state and federal conservation partners gathered in Valentine June 9-10, 2025, for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Middle Niobrara and Lower Niobrara NRDs. Each year,...Read more

Dawson County Envirothon Club Qualifies for International NCF-Envirothon

05/01/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – High school students from across Nebraska gathered April 30, 2025, in Omaha for the 33rd annual Nebraska State Envirothon. Dawson County Envirothon Club earned the championship title and a $1,500 prize, securing their spot to represent Nebraska at the National Conservation...Read more

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with American Linden Planting at Capitol

04/25/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Governor Jim Pillen and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting an American Linden on the...Read more

Gov. Pillen Declares Statewide Burn Ban Through April 30, 2025

04/24/2025
Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Nebraska National Guard and Issues Statewide Burn Ban Following Fire in Brown County LINCOLN, Nebraska – Governor Jim Pillen has authorized the Nebraska National Guard to mobilize 29 soldiers and airmen to assist local volunteer fire departments, which...Read more

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

04/07/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 31 to April 2, 2025. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers...Read more

Cover Crops: Share your Insights by Taking the Cover Crops in Semi-Arid Crop Production Survey

03/11/2025
HAYS, Kansas – Kansas State University (KSU) in collaboration with the Colorado Conservation Tillage Association (CCTA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites all producers from the semi-arid Great Plains region to participate...Read more

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