Two hundred thirty-nine FFA members from twelve high schools gathered in Pawnee County on Wednesday, October 6th to compete in the Southeast Area Land Judging Competition. Schools in attendance were Diller-Odell, Palmyra, Tri-County, Meridian, Johnson-Brock, Nebraska City, Fairbury, Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca, Pawnee City, Lewiston, Johnson County Central, and Falls City....Read more...
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September 20, 2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Natural resources stakeholders and subject matter experts will be in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) Conference at the Younes Conference Center Sept. 26-27, 2022.
The conference brings together NRD employees, directors and others integrally involved in conservation, technology and policymaking. The event...Read more...
September 8, 2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, drought or water quality? Stop in to visit with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 13-15, 2022.
“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...Read more...
August 31, 2022
With abnormally dry weather conditions the Nemaha Natural Resources District tree specialist, Mark McDonald, would like to remind everyone how critical it is to water trees and shrubs. Younger species with less vigorous root systems are especially at risk for damage or death from drought conditions. “Right now, the trees are storing up nutrients in their leaves to...Read more...
August 18, 2022
LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 51,000 trees of ETGreen’s 1 million goal take root advancing an ecosystem that provides shelter, safety, food, and more to a diverse range of species.
In July 2021, Executive Travel, a Lincoln-based travel management company, announced its ETGreen initiative with a goal of planting 1 million trees to help reduce the industry's...Read more...
August 11, 2022
NRDs play an important role in outdoor learning
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Since their inception, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have organized projects and programs to educate both youth and adults about conservation and natural resources.
According to the Children and Nature Network, time in nature during childhood and role models who care for...Read more...
August 4, 2022
This article comes from News Channel Nebraska by Dan Swanson Click HERE to view the article on NCN's website
Auburn Board of Public Works recognizes link between stream quality and supply of drinking water...Read more...
July 25, 2022
The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) received a handful of calls this spring about adolescent eastern red cedar trees suddenly and sporadically dying in windbreaks.
University of Nebraska Forester, Laurie Stepanek, visited the Nemaha NRD to do some detective work. Laurie is a forest health specialist and helps people across Nebraska with tree insects,...Read more...
July 18, 2022
The Nemaha NRD hosted an open house on July 15th to celebrate the 50th anniversary! Visitors had the opportunity to visit with staff, play recreation area themed games for a chance to win prizes, learn about water control structures, read some old newspaper articles, and have refreshments. The district has accomplished a lot over the last 50 years and is...Read more...
June 17, 2022
After a COVID induced hyatus the biennial “Watershed of Wonders” day camp was back this year and for the first time, was held at Duck Creek Recreation Area! Seventy, ten to twelve year olds from all across the Nemaha Natural Resources District (NNRD) participated in archery, fisheries education, fishing, boat safety, a boat ride, the amazing water race, water rockets,...Read more...
