BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its board. A director is needed for the unexpired term for Subdistrict Two. 

This area includes the southwest corner of Gage County and all of Jefferson County. A map of the Subdistrict is available from the NRD Office. To be eligible for this position, the applicant must reside in Subdistrict two and be a registered voter. The vacancy exists because the former director, Darrell Rains, has resigned as director for the Subdistrict. This term will expire in December 2026. Applications will be accepted until October 2, 2024

The 13 directors of the district determine programs and projects for flood control, groundwater quality, groundwater quantity, soil and water conservation, public recreation, tree planting, and fish and wildlife habitat.

Directors receive a per diem for each meeting they attend and are reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while on official NRD business. The board meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month in Beatrice.

Application forms are available at the Lower Big Blue NRD office at 805 Dorsey Street, Beatrice, Nebraska. Applications can also be found on the NRD’s web site at www.lbbnrd.net. For further information, contact the NRD at 402-228-3402. To be considered, applications need to be returned to the NRD by 5 p.m. on October 2, 2024.