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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

Lower Platte South NRD Cover Crop Program Deadline Oct. 1, 2025

09/16/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Crop producers in the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) are again being offered assistance to establish cover crops that control erosion and improve soil productivity. Cover crops can provide the added benefit of capturing, recycling, and redistributing...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Meet Sept. 25, 2025

09/12/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the CPNRD office, 215 Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island. AGENDA/ACTION ITEMS Board Search Committee The...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Approves FY 2026 Budget

09/12/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget at their monthly meeting Sept. 11, 2025. The tax request of $4,575,012 was an increase of $73,125, 1.62%, from last year’s budget. The estimated levy, based on the property tax request...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

Upper Niobrara White NRD Addresses Groundwater Quality

09/11/2025
CHADRON, Nebraska -- At the Upper Niobrara White NRD August 2025 board meeting, directors unanimously voted to place the entire District into a Phase I water quality management area. As such, the additional monitoring will be undertaken to determine if further management is needed to address...Read more

Central Platte NRD Sets 2025/2026 Levy with Reduced Tax Request

09/05/2025
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Following a public hearing on Thursday, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) Board of Directors set the property tax request and levy during their regularly scheduled board meeting. Note: The August Board meeting was moved to Sept. 4, 2025, to allow time for...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Hosts Open House Meetings for North Fork Elkhorn River Flood Risk Reduction Plan

09/04/2025
NORFOLK, Nebraska – The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD), in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will host a third round of two public meetings for the North Fork Elkhorn River Flood Risk Reduction Plan. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept...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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