TECUMSEH, Nebraska – Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are actively taking orders for conservation tree seedlings, and the deadline to order is fast approaching. Secure your favorite species and make a lasting impact on your surroundings.
Since 1972, Nebraska’s NRDs have worked with communities and landowners to plant more than 100 million trees...Read more...
LINCOLN, Nebraska – To ensure water infrastructure safety, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and other sponsors continue a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on several dam assessments across the state.
In 2023, 18 floodwater reduction dam assessments were completed with seven...Read more...
Nemaha Natural Resources Districts (NRD) staff and directors attended the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Legislative Conference January 23rd through 24th in Lincoln, Nebraska. The conference drew a diverse group of participants from across the State with the common focus of Natural Resource Management and Stewardship. Attendees engaged in various...Read more...
The Nemaha Natural Resources District is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Conservation Tree Program. Landowners and residents have the opportunity to purchase conservation tree and shrub seedlings for $1.35 each through Spring of 2024. Orders must be placed in lots of 25 per species and will need picked up at the NRD's office in Tecumseh, Nebraska once...Read more...
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Students and instructors from 40 high schools met near Broken Bow to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 25. The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host the annual competition.
With foggy skies and damp conditions, students...Read more...
The Nemaha Natural Resources District is holding an open house in Adams on Tuesday, November 7th from 5:30-7:00 at the community building to provide information to the public about the watershed dam located on the west edge of the town. Identified as Upper Big Nemaha Site 7-A, this dam provides critical flood protection to the town. Annual inspections of the structure...Read more...
The Nemaha NRD would like to congratulate Daryl Obermeyer for receiving the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts' Outstanding Soil Conservationist Award!
Daryl Obermeyer and his wife Jackie have operated a cow/calf and rotational cropping system that includes cover crops for several decades. Daryl is a devout no-tiller and has been since the early 80’s...Read more...
Nemaha County was the host county for the 2023 area range judging competition. 239 kids from 13 area schools gathered on Wednesday, September 20th to put their knowledge of plants, soils, and livestock to the test. Top finishers are as follows:
Senior Division (Individual): 1st place Grace Kohler (Norris), 2nd Place Leah Christen (Lewiston), 3rd place John...Read more...
Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 12-14.
“This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more about cost-share programs that can benefit their operation and Nebraska’s natural resources...Read more...
The Nemaha Natural Resources District is looking for someone to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. As of July 2023, a position in the eastern Otoe County/eastern Nebraska City area is vacant following a director resignation.
The NRD’s board of directors will accept written applications from interested, potential directors through September 14th.....Read more...
