Staff and directors from the Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) attended the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Legislative Conference January 24-25 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The conference prepares NRDs for the legislative session and helps to form and build partnerships among elected officials and partners interested in protecting natural resources.

Governor Jim Pillen kicked off the conference Tuesday January 24th followed by a presentation of the South Platte River Compact and discussion of proposed legislation of interest to the NRDs. Throughout the 2023 legislative session, the NARD and NRDs monitor proposed bills and their impacts to NRDs. NRD officials can testify in favor of or opposition to bills as they see fit. Wednesday, January 25th was filled with breakout sessions ranging from agency updates to nitrogen management. A series of concurrent breakout sessions allow participants to maximize the benefits they get from the conference and provide an opportunity to receive continuing education credits.

Pictured (left to right): Kyle Hauschild, Doug Iske, Orval Gigstad, Russel Moss, Dan Hodges, Bill Niedfeldt, & Duane Sugden