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Lower Big Blue NRD Proposes Extension to Temporary Stay on New Wells and Expansion of Irrigated Acres

04/24/2023
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- A proposal to extend the temporary district-wide moratorium on the construction of new wells and increases in irrigated acres imposed immediately by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (LBBNRD) Board of Directors during their December 8, 2022, regular monthly board...Read more

Central Platte NRD Hosts Birding Event April 29

04/24/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- How are you celebrating Nebraska Bird Month? Avian enthusiasts are invited to join the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) for a family-friendly event on Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Prairie Silver Moores (PSM) Flood Cells. The event is free...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD approves Stormwater Work Plan

04/21/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) board of directors approved an annual workplan as part of the Stormwater Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lincoln at Wednesday’s monthly meeting. The agreement outlines projects which the LPSNRD and City will be...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Select Search Committee for Sub-District 8

04/14/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors will select a Search Committee to fill the vacancy in Sub-District 8, previously held by LeRoy Arends of Grand Island. Arends passed away in March and had been a director on the Board since 2005. Sub...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Approves Sousek as Next GM

04/06/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) board of directors approved the hiring of Mike Sousek as the next general manager of the LPSNRD at a special board meeting Wednesday night. Sousek will join the district in May as the designate general manager and will...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Special Meeting on GM Finalist

03/31/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) board of directors will be holding a special meeting Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at the district office, 3125 Portia Street in Lincoln. The board will be presented with the General Manager Search Committee’s...Read more

Mike Wilkens of Gibbon Appointed to Central Platte NRD Board

03/31/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors elected Mike Wilkens, Gibbon, to fill the vacancy in Sub-District 5 at their monthly meeting on Thursday. Wilken’s two-year term will end in December 2024. -Student Presentation Bren Vaughan, student...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Sets Budget Public Input Dates

03/17/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) board of directors approved the annual schedule for developing the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Long Range Implementation Plan (LRIP). The budget preparation process begins each April and the process includes several...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board to Consider Appointing New Director to Sub-District 5

03/15/2023
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) Board of Directors will consider the Search Committee’s recommended candidate to fill the vacancy in Sub-District 5, previously held by Jim Bendfeldt of Kearney. Bendfeldt stepped down from the Board in January for...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD to host NRCS Local Working Group Meeting

03/07/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska - A Local Working Group that provides advice on the priorities for many U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs will meet Tuesday, March 28th from 9-11 a.m. at the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District office located at 3125 Portia Street, Lincoln, NE. The...Read more

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Natural Resources Districts Focus on New Studies, New Tools, and New Programs at 2016 Annual Conference; Nebraska Governor Plans to Attend

09/23/2016
(Kearney, NE) Protecting the public and Nebraska’s water, soil and other natural resources are the Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) top priority. New studies, tools and programs will be presented at the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Annual Conference on Monday, September 26th...Read more

Landmark Compact Agreement Reached By KS, CO, NE

09/14/2016
Landmark Compact Agreement Reached By KS, CO, NE Two years of cooperation and negotiations among the three states party to the Republican River Compact have resulted in a landmark agreement that provides Nebraska more flexibility in meeting Compact obligations while assuring water users of supplies...Read more

Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts Announce 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees

09/14/2016
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts Announce 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees (GRAND ISLAND, NE) – In front of a large crowd filled with show-goers, water and soil conservation supporters, farmers, ranchers, landowners, the media and more, the 2016 Natural Resources Districts Hall of Fame inductees...Read more

NEBRASKA ENVIROTHON NATURAL RESOURCES COMPETITION ANNOUNCES WINNING TEAM HEADED TO COMPETE IN CANADA!

04/29/2016
NEBRASKA ENVIROTHON NATURAL RESOURCES COMPETITION ANNOUNCES WINNING TEAM HEADED TO COMPETE IN CANADA! “Envirothon goes beyond the classroom in giving students natural resources life skills.” Lincoln, NE – The 2016 Nebraska Envirothon State Championship team hails from Concordia High School...Read more

Governor Pete Ricketts Signs Bill into Law to Protect Niobrara River

04/20/2016
LB 1038 was signed into law by Governor Pete Ricketts.Read more

Natural Resources Districts Featured on Nebraska Educational Television (NET)

03/22/2016
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are being featured in an hour-long program called “Keeping Nebraska Local: A Unique Approach to Resource Management” on Nebraska Educational Television World (NET2) beginning March 24th at 8 pm CT. It will also be available online at http://netnebraska...Read more

Second Annual Natural Resources Districts 5K Run Raises Funds for Youth Leadership and Natural Resources Education Programs!

03/22/2016
Lace up your shoes! It’s running time at Chalco Hills Recreation Area - Omaha’s premier outdoor recreation facility! Join the Natural Resources Districts for the second annual 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Run/Kids Dash fundraiser on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Click here to register: Natural Resources Districts...Read more

Longtime Natural Resources Leaders Elected to Higher Offices

03/09/2016
Longtime Natural Resources Leaders Elected to Higher OfficesRead more

Western Regional Envirothon Winners Are Announced

02/12/2016
The Western Regional Envirothon competition brought out dozens of high school students interested in natural resources. Find out the winners here!Read more

Defeat of WOTUS is Top Priority for COMMON SENSE NEBRASKA

01/22/2016
Statement by Troy Bredenkamp, on Behalf of Common Sense Nebraska Coalition, Regarding Defeat of the “Waters of the U.S.” Rule as Top PriorityRead more

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