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Lower Big Blue NRD Approves Temporary Stay, Evaluates Options

12/16/2022
BEATRICE, Nebraska -- The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (LBBNRD) officials are proactively evaluating groundwater management options. Following the annual review of fall groundwater levels at its monthly meeting on Dec. 8, 2022, and the discovery that several wells are measuring record...Read more

Central Platte NRD Approves Water Service Agreement

12/16/2022
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved an amended water service agreement in the amount of $1.2 million with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) and Tri-Basin NRD at their monthly meeting on Thursday. The agreement...Read more

Central Platte NRD Scholarships Available for Students in Natural Resources Field

12/13/2022
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - Applications are being accepted for the CPNRD-Ron Bishop Memorial College Scholarship Program from the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD). Applicants must be a college junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in a natural resources course of study at an...Read more

Five NRDs Awarded Funding for Pasture Improvement Projects

12/13/2022
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - Five Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were recently awarded grant funding for the “Partnering to Preserve Central Nebraska’s Core Grasslands” project sponsored by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ( https://www.nfwf.org/ ). The partnering NRDs include Central...Read more

Cottontail WMA to Undergo Invasive Tree Removal

11/28/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District’s (LPSNRD) Cottontail Wildlife Management Area, north of Martell, will be undergoing invasive tree removal as part of a Grassland Restoration Project. A contractor is anticipated to begin in the next week and will be clearing...Read more

Five Students Take State in Conservation Poster Contest

11/23/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Earthworms, insects and roots were artfully crafted by young Nebraskans throughout the year turning blank paper into award-winning posters. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognize students from kindergarten to 12th grade, who competed in the annual “Healthy Soil...Read more

Central Platte NRD Board Approves Infrared Photography to Enforce Water Quality Program

11/18/2022
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – On Thursday, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors addressed the Infrared (IR) photography used by staff to see changes in irrigation practices for the Groundwater Management Program. IR Imagery of the entire District has been taken in...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD to Launch Backyard Prairie Pollinator Program

11/18/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors met Wednesday and approved the Backyard Prairie Pollinator Program, which will provide native grass and forb seed to district residents to plant on their property. Beginning in January, residents will...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Elect Nominating Committee for Chair and Vice-Chair

11/04/2022
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s Board of Directors will elect a three-member Board Nominating Committee at their monthly meeting to be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at the CPNRD office located at 215 Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island, NE. The...Read more

Central Platte NRD: Receive a Tree Discount If Ordering By Dec. 31

11/03/2022
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) receives trees and shrubs from Bessey Nursery at Halsey National Forest for their Conservation Tree Program. Although last month’s Bovee Fire burned 19,000 acres, the 4-H Camp and the observation deck, the nursery stock...Read more

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