Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative, an effort of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service, Nemaha Natural Resources District will be receiving 10 trees to plant at Kirkman’s Cove Recreation Area.
Join the Nemaha NRD staff in planting these trees at Kirkman's Cove Recreation Area (Main entrance, just east...Read more...
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Conference Sept. 29-30, 2025.
The conference brings together Natural Resources Districts (NRD) employees, directors and others integrally involved in conservation, technology and policymaking. The...Read more...
In southeast Nebraska groundwater is a rare resource we are fortunate to have, but it’s also severely stressed over the last few summers. Our groundwater is recharged solely by precipitation, and water levels are dropping fast due to these exceptionally dry years. Over the last several years, southeast Nebraska has seen much lower amounts of rain leading to drought...Read more...
Travel the more than 50 trails in this year’s Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek for a chance to explore trails in your area or discover news ones at locations across Nebraska.
There’s a chance to win prizes, too.
Launching May 17 and running through Oct. 31, the challenge invites people to explore designated trails across Nebraska, snap a picture with...Read more...
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) encourage participation in the NRD Recreation Exploration program, which is designed to inspire individuals and families to venture into the great outdoors and explore the state’s natural beauty. The program aims to foster a deeper connection with nature while offering participants the chance to win a grand prize of $1,500...Read more...
Applications for the Nemaha NRD’s Soil & Water Conservation Program are now being accepted at US Department of Agriculture (USDA) county service centers. Eligible activities through the program include:
Nebraska corn, sugar beet, and potato producers are encouraged to apply for the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program through their local Natural Resources District (NRD). The program provides incentive payments for approved applicants who reduce their nitrogen application rates by 15% or 40 pounds per acre, whichever is less, with payments ranging from $10 to $15 per...Read more...
The Nemaha Natural Resources District is looking for someone to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. As of October 2024, a position in Subdistrict 8 covering portions of Nemaha and Richardson Counties has opened.
The NRD’s board of directors will accept written applications from interested, potential directors until their Thursday, November 14, board...Read more...
JOHNSON COUNTY, Nebraska, October 2, 2024 – A total of 332 students and adults participated in the 2024 Southeast Area Land Judging competition held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Johnson County, Nebraska. The farm of Arlen (Kathie) & Andy (Amber) Grotrian of Johnson generously hosted the event. Participants from a record eighteen schools were brought together to...Read more...
The Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden (the Garden) was honored with the 2024 Outstanding Community Conservation Award at this year’s Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) annual conference. This prestigious award recognizes communities leading the state in natural resource conservation efforts.
“The Garden showcases the incredible work a...Read more...
