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...

Conservation and agriculture are not opposing forces but can in fact work hand in hand to improve the land. The Upper Big Blue NRD has many programs available to help you manage soil and water...

It has been a busy year at the NRD’s recreation areas. There have been improvements for safety, accessibility, and overall public enjoyment, across all of the NRDs parks. I n March 2024, tornado...

Welcome to new and returning employees! Valerie Paul is the district’s new water conservationist. In this role, she will be responsible for groundwater management area educational programing...

Irrigation plays a vital role in Nebraska’s agriculture. This is especially apparent in the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District, which is the most heavily groundwater irrigated district in the...

Blue Basin River compact creates shared stewardship When a river crosses state lines, things can get complicated. Who is responsible for the water that ends up downstream and who has claim to it at...