BEATRICE, Nebraska -- 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 from now until March 10, 2023, 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.  IIt is estimated that State and NRD cost-share funds together will total approximately $180,000. The maximum cost-share payment this year is $8,000 for all applications.