Over the past couple of weeks, the Nemaha NRD has been out inspecting installation of slip liners on some of our watershed structures. Rather than trenching through the dam to repair or replace pipes, the slip lining process slides a custom made, UV cured-in-place liner to be inserted in the existing pipe. Slip lining reduces the overall cost, time, and...Read more...
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April 17, 2023
NDEE Extends Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has extended the Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program.
The initial application period opened January 1, 2023 and closed March 31, 2023. Upon reaching the initial close date of March 31, 2023, NDEE received 92...Read more...
March 31, 2023
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by more than 55 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 20-22, 2023.
Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes influencing policymakers from the ground up with a unified voice.
This grassroots...Read more...
March 13, 2023
Rob Pfleger joined the Nemaha NRD’s Board of Directors in March filling the vacant subdistrict 4 position representing portions of eastern Otoe County. Rob and wife Casey live in rural Otoe County and have three children. Rob is passionate about agriculture and enjoys spending time outdoors. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force. His goal as director is to...Read more...
February 28, 2023
UPDATE: Click HERE for race results
This spring the Nemaha NRD will celebrate the grand re-opening of the Steamboat Trace Trail with a celebration and 5K Depot Dash at 9:00am Saturday, April 15, 2023. The re-opening celebration will take place at the Peru Depot and the 5K will take...Read more...
February 7, 2023
The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the Nebraska Forest Service, Pheasants Forever, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host a free tree workshop at the Nemaha NRD on February 1st. Tree experts from across the State provided information on pests and diseases, windbreak renovation, proper planting and care techniques,...Read more...
January 27, 2023
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...Read more...
January 17, 2023
The Nemaha Natural Resources District is looking for someone to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. As of January 2023, a position in the eastern Otoe County/eastern Nebraska City area is vacant since no one ran for the job during the November 2022, general election.
The NRD’s board of directors will accept written applications from interested, potential...Read more...
January 9, 2023
Applications for the Nemaha NRD’s Soil & Watershed Conservation Program are now being accepted at US Department of Agriculture (USDA) county service centers. Eligible activities through the program include:
- Establishing cool or warm season grasses on cropland
- Establishing trees and/or shrubs
- Installing or renovating terraces, ...Read more...
December 8, 2022
Have you seen a white NRD pickup truck on your property with a NRD watershed structure or dam recently? This time of year, NRD crews are working hard to get to inspect over 460 structures! Annual inspections are required to prevent structural failure and identify any current or potential issues. Common concerns identified during these inspection include...Read more...
