Nemaha NRD Assistant Manager Jane Kuhl Inducted into NRD Hall of Fame

October 6, 2026

Jane Kuhl Accepting HOF Award — Nemaha NRD Assistant Manager Jane Kuhl accepts her NRD Hall of Fame award from Nebraska Association of Resources Districts President Ryan Reuter on Sept. 28, 2026.

TECUMSEH, Neb. – Nemaha Natural Resources District (NNRD) Assistant Manager Jane Kuhl has been named the recipient of the 2026 Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) NRD Hall of Fame Employee Award.

Kuhl was honored as a 2026 NRD Hall of Fame inductee during the NARD Annual Conference in Kearney on Sept. 28 after being nominated for the award by the NNRD. The NRD Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose contributions have strengthened Nebraska’s Natural Resources District system, with recognition given in the employee, director and NRD supporter categories.

For 44 years, Kuhl has been an important part of the Nemaha NRD, dedicating her career to Nebraska’s natural resources and serving the people of southeast Nebraska. She began her career as the district’s secretary before progressing through various roles and today serves as the Assistant Manager. Each role brought new responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to the district, allowing her to build the knowledge and experience that have shaped her career.

Throughout more than four decades of service, Kuhl has been a dependable resource for staff and board members. Her extensive experience with the district has given her a deep understanding of its operations, making her a valuable source of knowledge. She has been integral to the district’s work over the years, helping guide transitions, support new employees and carry forward the know edge and experience built throughout her career.

Group NNRD Photo Kuhl HOF Award — Nemaha NRD Assistant Manager Jane Kuhl following her induction into the NRD Hall of Fame on Sept. 28, 2026. Pictured, back row, left to right: Nebraska Association of Resources Districts President Ryan Reuter; Nemaha NRD Directors Orval Gigstad, Doug Iske, Dan Hodges and Duane Sugden. Middle row, left to right: Nemaha NRD Watershed Coordinator Mark McDonald, General Manager Kyle Hauschild, Water Resources Manager Chuck Wingert, I&E Coordinator Maddie Million, Water Resources Specialist Charlie Pierce and Water Technician Correy McClintock. Front row, left to right: Gary Kuhl, Jane Kuhl, Nemaha NRD Assistant Manager, and Bookkeeper Brooke Gerdes.

Kuhl has also remained closely connected to conservation, the land, and the communities served by the Nemaha NRD. Outside of the office, that connection continues through the family farm she and her husband, Gary, operate near Elk Creek. The two remain active in the day-to-day work of the farm, making the land an important part of Kuhl’s life both personally and professionally.

The Nemaha NRD is proud to see Kuhl’s dedication and contributions recognized through the NARD Hall of Fame Employee Award. Her knowledge, dependability and commitment have made a lasting impact on the district, and the award is a meaningful recognition of the role she continues to play in serving the district and the people of southeast Nebraska.

The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) is one of Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts, serving eight counties in southeast Nebraska within the Nemaha River Basin. The District is governed by a publicly elected board and focuses on flood and erosion control, soil conservation, water quality and quantity, and outdoor recreation. Learn more at www.nemahanrd.org.