Your Local Partners in Conservation Since 1972

Your Local Partners in Conservation Since 1972

With expert knowledge, intimate understanding of the needs of the region, and commitment to fair, local governance, we serve people and communities through a range of conservation activities. From partnering with ag producers to improving life for all residents by assuring access to healthy drinking water and recreation areas, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District provides a vital service in Adams, Butler, Clay, Fillmore, Hamilton, Polk, Saline, Seward, and York Counties.

Recent News

After several dry years that saw the average groundwater level decline in the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District, some producers have wondered about the water balance equation for the growing...
Larry Moore, who served on the board of directors for the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District for 47 years, was recently honored by the Nebraska Legislature with Legislative Resolution 84. For...
With developments in sensor technologies and fertilizer application systems over the past 10 years, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has updated its guidance documents to recommend that irrigated...
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Citizens rely on the Upper Big Blue NRD
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Number of trees sold through the NRD in 2024
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Irrigated acres in the district
Upper big blue NRD area map