About Upper Big Blue NRD

About Upper Big Blue NRD

The mission of the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District is to be a leader in conserving, protecting, developing, and managing the natural resources of this district for the health and welfare of the people of the district.

More than 56,000 citizens rely on the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) to provide direction and assistance in the wise use, conservation and development of our soil, water and related natural resources. The NRD is dedicated to the conservation and careful development of natural resources to serve everyone’s needs.

The 8 Pillars of Natural Resources Management

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Water
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Soil
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Urban Conservation
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Flood Control
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Trees & Wildlife Habitat
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Recreation
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Grazing Land
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Education

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...