Landowners in the Lower Big Blue NRD planning to install terraces, tile outlets, grassed waterways, or other conservation practices will have the opportunity to apply for cost-share assistance during the week of  February 4th -8th at their local NRCS office.   

Landowners applying for cost-share assistance will make application at the NRCS offices in Beatrice, Fairbury, Wilber, and Pawnee City.  It is estimated that State and NRD cost-share funds together will total approximately $150,000 for FY 2019. The maximum cost-share payment  this year is $8,000.00 for all applications. Last year, landowners installed over 135 miles of terraces, 28 acres of grassed waterways, and over 35 miles of tiled outlets in the Lower Big Blue NRD.