On March 21, 2024, the Upper Big Blue NRD adopted changes to District Rule 5 – Groundwater Management Area Rules and Regulations. The amended District Rule 5 becomes effective on April 22, 2024. The...

By Andy Bishop, Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Playa Wetlands – Habitat & Groundwater Recharge Playa wetlands are scattered across Nebraska. These shallow wetlands have heavy clay soils and a distinct...

Peaches, pears, cherries, and apples were the mouthwatering topic of conversation on Saturday, March 9, as about 50 people attended a fruit tree basics workshop at the York County Fairgrounds. The...

Sustainable, regenerative, decarbonized—no matter what you call it, Nebraska’s farmers are increasingly being asked to produce enough food, fuel, and fiber for a growing global population, while...

Water Quality Stakeholder Event Held How do we educate people on local water quality concerns and strategies for improvement? Are there solutions that are good for farmers and good for the broader...

After several years of development, the Blue River Basin model is complete and is already being used to evaluate possible water use impacts in the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District. Given the...