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Mile Markers Added to Lower Platte South NRD's MoPac Trail

01/06/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Great Plains Trails Network (GPTN) advocates for and supports a diverse range of trails across Lancaster County, supporting activities such as cycling, walking, jogging, and horseback riding. Dedicated to ongoing progress, GPTN works to strengthen connections between...Read more

Lower Loup NRD - Reducing Nitrogen Application

12/23/2024
This article is part of Loup Lines (Volume 46, No. 1) originally written by ​Alan Bartels, Lower Loup NRD Information & Education Coordinator. ORD, Nebraska -- Nebraska farmers know a thing or two about doing more with less. Research conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2020...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Touts Trail Upgrades & Flood Protection

12/23/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) Board of Directors held their final meeting of the year on Dec. 18, 2024, making important decisions to enhance local trails and strengthen flood protection efforts. Key accomplishments include: Smoother Trails Ahead...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Host Annual Water Programs Update Feb. 11

12/18/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska — The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) invites producers and the public to attend the 2025 Annual Water Programs Update on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Bosselman Enterprises, 1607 South Locust Street, Grand Island, Nebraska. This free, day-...Read more

North Platte NRD Hosts Second Annual Ag Symposium

12/17/2024
SCOTTSBLUFF, Nebraska -- The North Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for area agriculture producers to attend a Nutrient Management Workshop featuring renowned agricultural experts Damian Mason, Temple Rhodes, and Tommy Roach. The event will take...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD Promotes Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA)

12/06/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Lower Platte South NRD (LPSNRD) and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) are launching a cost-share program to promote the reduction of nitrogen fertilizer use. Producers must verify a decrease in nitrogen application rates, limited to either 40 pounds per...Read more

Central Platte NRD to Report Fall Groundwater Levels

12/06/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – Central Platte NRD GIS Image Analyst Luke Zakrzewski will present the fall groundwater levels at the upcoming Board of Directors meeting. As part of the Groundwater Management Program, CPNRD staff measure water levels in 386 irrigation observation wells, including 65...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Announces 2025 Photo Contest

12/03/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) is now accepting entries for its 2025 Photo Contest. The intent of the contest is to inspire photographers of every level to visit LLNRD recreation areas and to explore the scenic district. Photographers should submit high-resolution...Read more

Five Students Take State in 2024 Conservation Poster Contest

12/02/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Trees and wildlife 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 “May the Forest Be with...Read more

Lower Elkhorn NRD Approves Maple Creek Watershed Plan

11/27/2024
NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The Lower Elkhorn NRD (LENRD) Board of Directors gave their final nod of approval to the Maple Creek Watershed Plan Watershed Agreement with Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). The main objective of this Watershed Agreement is to reduce flood damage in the City of...Read more

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Lee Named Outstanding Educator for Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is proud to announce that Marcia Lee, Central Platte NRD information and education specialist, from Grand Island, Nebraska, has been recognized with an Excellence in Conservation & Environmental Education Award as the 2023 Outstanding...Read more

NRDs and Corteva Agriscience Collaborate on Producer Connect

11/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Corteva Agriscience on the development of a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite, Producer Connect. Producer Connect is designed to empower agricultural producers with the...Read more

Central Valley Ag Partners to Improve Fertilizer Efficiency, Water Quality

10/19/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Central Valley Ag, a leading agricultural cooperative, partners with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) on the development of the Producer Connect app. Producer Connect is a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite designed to empower agricultural producers...Read more

Annual NRD Conference Focuses on Water Quality, New Technology

09/20/2023
Hall of Fame and Conservation Award Winners Recognized for Success LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) Conference at the Younes Conference Center Sept. 25-26, 2023. The conference...Read more

NRD Hall of Fame Inductees Announced at Husker Harvest Days

09/12/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Husker Harvest Days this afternoon, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognized three individuals, who will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame later this month. “Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts’ projects involve many dedicated individuals working to...Read more

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/05/2023
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 12-14, 2023. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet...Read more

NCF-Envirothon Hosted in New Brunswick, Canada

08/02/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- On July 28, 2023, the Massachusetts Envirothon team from Lexington, Massachusetts, was named the champion of the 2023 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon, with teams from Pennsylvania and Ontario coming in second and third place respectively. Nebraska was...Read more

Executive Travel Charts Course for Carbon-Free Travel, Plants 111K Trees

07/10/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In a groundbreaking effort to promote sustainability within the travel industry, Lincoln-based Executive Travel has taken the initiative to offset its carbon emissions by planting trees throughout the state. In July 2021, Executive Travel announced its ETGreen initiative with a...Read more

Innovative Nitrogen Dashboard to Improve Fertilizer Efficiency, Water Quality

06/22/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) and 17 of Nebraska's 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce the development of a nitrogen dashboard in partnership with Longitude 103, a leading provider of agricultural technology...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores the Platte River

06/14/2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Approximately 65 directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in Kearney for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Central Platte NRD June 12-13, 2023. The NRD Basin Tour explores a different water basin each...Read more

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