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The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the District office (62161 US Highway 136, Tecumseh, NE 68450) to receive written and oral testimony concerning the changes to the District's Groundwater Quantity Management Area (GWQMA) Rules and Regulations. The changes to the GWQMA Rules and...Read more...

The Nemaha Natural Resources District will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the NRD headquarters, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh, Nebraska. The purpose of the hearing is to provide information regarding proposed changes to the NRD Recreation Area Rules and Regulations. A copy of the proposed changes is available by...Read more...

NNRD Board Vacancy in Subdistrict 8

The Nemaha Natural Resources District is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. Due to the recent passing of long-time director, Mike Speece from Auburn, the position has become open.

The NRD’s board of directors will accept written applications from interested,...Read more...

The Nemaha Natural Resources District is looking for someone to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. A position in the western half of Nebraska City is vacant following a director resignation.

The NRD’s board of directors will accept written applications from interested, potential directors until Wednesday, November 12. Applicants must be registered voters...Read more...

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:

  • Establish cool or warm season grasses on cropland
  • Establish trees and/or shrubs
  • Install or renovate terraces, grassed waterways,
  • ...Read more...