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

Recent precision technology advancements are making farming more profitable and more sustainable. While the district doesn’t want to be seen as promoting individual businesses, there are two...
Each spring, NRD staff measure a network of wells across the district and report on the status of the local water level. This is a valuable indicator of the health and longevity of the aquifer on...
If a home’s water comes from a private well in Nebraska, it may have elevated levels of common nutrients found in agricultural fertilizers in drinking water. Consuming water with elevated levels of...
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Citizens rely on the Upper Big Blue NRD
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Number of trees sold through the NRD in 2022
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Irrigated acres in the district
Upper big blue NRD area map