The Upper Big Blue NRD provides thousands of trees across the district annually, however, 2022 was an exceptional year for NRD trees as it was the celebration of 50 years of Nebraska’s Natural...

Educational Capital Projects Fund Provides Hands-On Learning Each year, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District sets aside $10,000 for capital projects that provide an educational benefit for...

Severe weather conditions are a way of life on the Great Plains, and Nebraskans are familiar with how such conditions impact our crops, livestock, and gardens. But what about trees? The extremes of...

Local public service roles are generally not glamorous. They come with their share of headaches, including late nights, grumpy constituents, and lots of reading and meetings to understand the issues...

*UPDATE 1/25/2023 NDEE clarifies Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program process The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has received significant interest and feedback in the...

Brothers Invest in Erosion Prevention with Help from NRD & NRCS For Butler County farmers Dave and Dan Rech, utilizing cost-share dollars to improve their farming operation over the past few decades...