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​Community Tree Planting to Celebrate 50-Year Mark for Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District

​Community Tree Planting to Celebrate 50-Year Mark for Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District

Since 1972, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District has served the people of Adams, Butler, Clay, Polk, Hamilton, Fillmore, Seward, Saline, and York Counties.

To celebrate 50 years of conservation activities, the NRD is offering communities in the district the opportunity to plant a nursery stock tree (4-8 ft size) and be...Read More

​Innovation in Nitrate Treatment

​Innovation in Nitrate Treatment

Marty Stange, environmental director at Hastings Utilities, presented to the Upper Big Blue NRD board of directors at a recent learning session about the Aquifer Storage and Restoration Project that is improving drinking water in Hastings...Read More

​ACE Camp Pairs Natural Resources with Summer Fun

​ACE Camp Pairs Natural Resources with Summer Fun

LINCOLN, Neb. – Whether it’s a reptile wrapped around a wrist or a cool splash in the Middle Loup River, Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE) has something to offer this summer. Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are now accepting registrations for ACE Camp June 26-29, 2022, at the State 4-H Youth Camp near Halsey, Nebraska...Read More

​NRDs Celebrate 50 Years of Natural Resources Partnerships

​NRDs Celebrate 50 Years of Natural Resources Partnerships

LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have worked hand-in-hand with conservation partners to support landowners for 50 years to accomplish the mission of protecting lives, property and the future.
 
NRDs deliver several state and federal programs including many projects with the U.S. Department of...Read More

Burke Scholars Program: Deadline Approaching

Burke Scholars Program: Deadline Approaching

Each year, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District selects students to receive the Burke Scholarship, which supports those pursuing careers in natural resources. These scholarships are used for tuition at a Nebraska college or university where the student is enrolled full-time in a two- or four-year degree program in a natural resources...Read More

Farming for the Future

Farming for the Future

Nebraska wildlife populations benefit from conservation practices

 
By Chrystal Houston, Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District
This article was originally published in February 2020.

It’s a frigid winter morning near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. Fresh snow has fallen during the night...Read More

​NRD Legislative Conference Recognizes 50 Years of Natural Resources Policy

​NRD Legislative Conference Recognizes 50 Years of Natural Resources Policy

LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts will host their annual Legislative Conference to highlight partnerships and recognize 50 years of natural resources policy at the Lincoln Embassy Suites, January 25-26, 2022.

The two-day conference brings together Natural Resources Districts (NRDs), elected officials and...Read More

Try Something New in 2022!

Try Something New in 2022!

On-Farm Research: Are you a producer who wants to find scientific answers to agronomic questions? Take advantage of our On-Farm Research Program to work with University Extension to design trials and collect data throughout the upcoming...Read More

​Natural Resources Districts Reflect on 50 Years

​Natural Resources Districts Reflect on 50 Years

Throughout 2022, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) will celebrate 50 years of protecting lives, property and the future. During the next 12 months, the NRDs will commemorate breakthroughs and achievements in conservation.

“In the past 50 years, NRDs have adapted while facing changes in technology, funding, legislation,...Read More

Project GROW Winter Workshop Offers New Ideas

Project GROW Winter Workshop Offers New Ideas

From a deep dive into the nitrogen cycle, to advice from Nebraska cover crop experts, to a look at the ag forecast for next year’s growing season, the 2021 Project GROW Winter Workshop presented a variety of relevant topics to local producers. Hosted by the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District, the event offered morning and afternoon breakout...Read More

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