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NRDs Now Taking Orders for Spring Tree Seedlings

11/01/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are now accepting orders for conservation tree seedlings for spring planting. By ordering early, you can secure your preferred species and make a lasting contribution to the environment. Since 1972, Nebraska’s NRDs have partnered...Read more

Central Platte NRD Accepting Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Applications

10/31/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) is encouraging agricultural producers to enroll in its new Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program. This initiative offers financial incentives to producers who reduce nitrogen applications by up to 40 pounds or 15 percent,...Read more

Central Platte NRD Approves Drainage Route for Platte Valley Industrial Park

10/25/2024
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska – On Thursday, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors reviewed two additional alternatives to identify the best route for the Platte Valley Industrial Park (PVIP) drainage project. The Board approved the initial route that will direct flood...Read more

USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects, Including Four in Nebraska, to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture

10/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges...Read more

Lower Platte South NRD and Lincoln Officials Promote Stormwater Bond Initiative Ahead of November 5 Vote

10/25/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Lincoln is taking proactive steps to address flood risks and enhance water quality through a proposed stormwater bond, which will be on the ballot for the upcoming election on Nov. 5, 2024. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, along with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director Liz...Read more

USDA to Begin Issuing $2.14 Billion to Agricultural Producers through Key Conservation and Safety-Net Programs

10/24/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners—providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs. Producers should soon...Read more

Lower Loup NRD to Host Informational Meetings in St. Paul and Palmer

10/24/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- Spring static water level readings that the Lower Loup NRD staff has collected twice annually since 1975 have indicated that Water Quantity Management Area 19 has become an area of concern regarding groundwater depletions and ongoing drought impacts. This is the area of the Lower...Read more

2024 State Land Judging Competition Challenges Youth near Norfolk

10/24/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Students and instructors from more than 40 high schools met near Norfolk to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 16. The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host...Read more

The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) Program is Open and Accepting Applications

10/22/2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Producers will be paid for reducing their nitrogen application by the lesser of 40 lbs or by 15%. You can find the application and guidance document online. For this program, the state is divided up into three priority areas (A, B, and C). Priority area A is areas in the state...Read more

Lower Loup NRD Accepting Applications for Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act Cost-Share Program

10/21/2024
ORD, Nebraska -- The Lower Loup NRD and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources are partnering to offer a new cost-share program to reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs. The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) established a state funded program that provides incentive payments to producers...Read more

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Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

09/07/2022
Three individuals will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, drought or water quality? Stop in to visit with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 13-15, 2022. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet...Read more

Goal of a Million Trees Takes Root

08/16/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 51,000 trees of ETGreen’s 1 million goal take root advancing an ecosystem that provides shelter, safety, food, and more to a diverse range of species. In July 2021, Executive Travel, a Lincoln-based travel management company, announced its ETGreen initiative with a...Read more

Connecting Children to Nature

08/10/2022
NRDs play an important role in outdoor learning LINCOLN, Nebraska – Since their inception, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have organized projects and programs to educate both youth and adults about conservation and natural resources. According to the Children and Nature Network, time...Read more

Gov. Ricketts Proclaims July 11-15 as NRD Week

07/11/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – With the stroke of a pen and eager applause, Gov. Pete Ricketts proclaims July 11-15, 2022, as NRD Week in Nebraska to celebrate Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) 50th anniversary. “We are proud to celebrate five decades of protecting, conserving and improving...Read more

Protecting Groundwater Quality a Priority for NRDs

06/20/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Since their inception in 1972, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have been monitoring groundwater quality to protect lives, property and the future. Approximately 85 percent of Nebraskans rely on groundwater as their drinking water source and it is the primary...Read more

NRD Basin Tour Explores Nebraska’s Panhandle

06/08/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Approximately 50 directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) convened in Scottsbluff for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the South Platte, North Platte and Upper Niobrara White NRDs June 6-7, 2022. “We get far less rain than the rest of state,...Read more

USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters

05/24/2022
Press release from USDA Farm Service Agency Office. WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling...Read more

NRD Legacy Incudes Major Cost-Savings with Flood Infrastructure

05/16/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Since their inception in 1972, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have been building and maintaining flood control structures to protect lives, property and the future. From Gering Valley in the Nebraska Panhandle to Papillion Creek in the Omaha metro, NRDs across the...Read more

As Arbor Day Celebrates 150, NRDs Reflect on 50

04/29/2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Along with Lt. Governor Mike Foley and local dignitaries from the Nebraska Forest Service and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated their 50th anniversary with the planting of two Red Oaks on the Nebraska state capitol grounds for the...Read more

Omaha’s Concordia Lutheran Qualifies for International NCF-Envirothon

04/28/2022
Nebraska Students’ Natural Resources Knowledge Shines LINCOLN, Nebraska – High schoolers from across Nebraska met in Cozad for the 30th annual Nebraska State Envirothon April 27, 2022. Concordia Lutheran of Omaha took home the championship along with $1,500 and will represent Nebraska at the...Read more

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