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Advances in agricultural technology have revolutionized the way we can analyze a field’s productivity and profitability. Technology allows producers to look at profitability down to individual acres across their entire operation to see what parts of fields are making money, breaking even, or losing money. If you have acres that are consistently not profitable, the...Read more...

The Nemaha NRD hosted it’s Watershed of Wonders day camp at Kirkman’s Cove Recreation Area on Tuesday, June 18th. This is the 10th time the NRD has hosted the day camp. We were very fortunate to have an overcast and breezy day, which kept temperatures more comfortable for all the activities. Watershed of Wonders or WoW started off as a way for the NRD to fulfill a...Read more...

Join the Nemaha Natural Resources District in celebrating wildflower week, June 1-9. In addition to their beauty and splendor, wildflowers play a critical role in our ecosystems.

Wildflowers provide:
• Habitat and sources of food for insects, birds, and other wildlife.
• Support pollinators in the reproduction of numerous plant species....Read more...

Join the Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek this summer for a chance to explore the state and be eligible for prizes geared toward the outdoor lover.

Launching May 22 and running through Oct. 31, the new challenge invites people to explore more than 45 designated trails across Nebraska — either alone or with a team. Participants visit the designated trails, snap...Read more...


Beach monitoring resumes this week at Kirkman’s Cove, Iron Horse Trail Lake, and Duck Creek's swimming beaches for the season. Water samples are collected on Monday and sent to our friends at Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy where they test for toxic algae and E.Coli. If toxins are present at dangerous levels beach signs will be flipped to advise lake...Read more...

The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NNRD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 69th Annual Stewardship Week from April 28 through May 5, 2024. This year’s Stewardship Week theme is “May the Forest Be With You, Always.”

The NNRD is a member of NACD, which oversees the annual Stewardship Week...Read more...

Since 1972 Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts have worked to preserve and protect the State’s Natural Resources. Each NRD is unique in the challenges faced but collectively their mission is to protect life, protect property, and protect the future. This is achieved through 12 responsibilities as directed by LB1357:

  1. Erosion
  2. ...Read more...

The Nemaha Natural Resources District is seeking a candidate to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. As of April 2024, the at-large position is vacant following resignation from director Armknecht.

The NRD’s board of directors will accept written applications from interested, potential directors until the position is filled. Applicants must be registered...Read more...

LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Nebraska Cooperative Council on the development of a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite, Producer Connect. Producer Connect is designed to empower agricultural producers with the tools they need to optimize inputs, enhance agricultural...Read more...

Kids currently in 6th or 7th grade are invited to attend a four day, three night educational camp. Adventure Camp about the Environment, also known as "ACE," will take place near Burwell, Nebraska at Kamp Kaleo. Get hands-on experiences while learning about Nebraska's natural resources. The cost of the camp is $235 per camper (includes meals, shirt, and lodging) and...Read more...