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...

By Seth Norquest Conservation Specialist As a conservation specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM), I work to provide Nebraska corn and soybean producers with information and...

By Jenny Rees Nebraska Extension Educator I’m blessed by the various conversations held with people. Some of these are with landowners and/or tenants desirous of incorporating more conservation...

NRD provides funds for properly decommissioning inactive wells Water wells are tremendous tools. Their flows irrigate thirsty crops and livestock. They supply families with water for drinking, washing...

One of the highlights of the Regenerative Agriculture Conference the NRD hosted in spring 2024 was a chance to hear from Nebraska farmers, discussing their implementation of regenerative practices and...