by Little Blue | Oct 3, 2019 | News
PSA: District staff will begin recording fall water levels on the 10th of October. This generally takes 2 staff members about 6 weeks to finish. We have a network of wells that are checked, we go back to the same wells during the same time period both in the fall and...
by Little Blue | Sep 11, 2019 | News
Croplands adjacent to perennial and seasonal streams, ponds and wetlands can be enrolled in the buffer strip program. This program is designed to filter agrichemicals such as fertilizer and pesticides before they enter surface and groundwater supplies. Land eligible...
by Little Blue | Aug 29, 2019 | News
The Little Blue Natural Resources District (NRD), an equal opportunity employer, has an immediate opening for a Media and Communications Specialist. The Media and Communications Specialist performs administrative work to support the General Manager, staff and Board of...
by Little Blue | Aug 8, 2019 | News, Trees, TVWMA
Riparian Projects The highly successful Eastern Republican and Little Blue Riparian Improvement Project continues ongoing efforts to eradicate invasive species, control vegetation in stream channels, and improve riparian habitat along the Republican and Little Blue...
by Little Blue | Aug 5, 2019 | News
This summer, you may have seen the Little Blue NRD vehicles out and about throughout the district. Ever wonder what they were doing?Here’s a few things we currently have going on in the district: Chemigation Inspections This year we have received more new...
by Little Blue | Jun 19, 2019 | Groundwater Management, News, Water Management, Watershed Management
NEWS RELEASENatural Resources Conservation Service 100 Centennial Mall NorthFederal Building, Rm. 152Lincoln, NE 68508-3866www.ne.nrcs.usda.gov@NebraskaNRCSContacts:Joanna Pope, NRCS Public Affairs Officer(402) 437-4123Janet Valasek, NRCS District...
by Little Blue | May 20, 2019 | Groundwater Management, Irrigation, News, Water Management, Watershed Management
Important Documents Below (Click the image view.) Draft of Little Blue VIMP (pdf) Order adopting the Little Blue Natural Resources Voluntary Integrated Management Plan and Associated Groundwater Controls Press Release – Voluntary IMP Scheduled for Public Hearing...
by Little Blue | May 16, 2019 | I & E, News, Youth Education
The 2019 Little Blue Natural Resources District Youth Fishing Tournament at the Liberty Cove and Lone Star Recreation Areas is set to start on Memorial Day Weekend! May 25th is the kickoff day and it will run until September 15th, 2019! This free tournament is...
by Little Blue | May 15, 2019 | Groundwater Management, News, Water Management, Watershed Management
In the spring of 2018, Geologic Area 1 was just a few inches from implementing a stay on well drilling and expansion of irrigated acres. Geologic Area 2 has had such a stay in place since 2006. However, 2018 fall levels were up, and fortunately, that did translate...
by Little Blue | May 7, 2019 | I & E, News, Youth Education
Registration is now open for the 2019 Water Jamboree to be held September 25 & 26 at Liberty Cove Recreation Area near Lawrence, Nebraska. This event is open to 5th & 6th-grade students in the counties of Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Jefferson, Nuckolls, Thayer...
by Little Blue | May 6, 2019 | I & E, News
What happened to the trees at Crystal Springs? Crystal Springs is a 73-acre park located on the outskirts of Fairbury that offers camping, fishing, and other recreational activities. The spring-fed lakes provide a unique opportunity for open water during migration to...
by Little Blue | Apr 3, 2019 | Awards, News
The 10th Anniversary edition of Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE) is coming to the State 4-H Camp at the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. ACE promises both fun and adventure while learning about the environment. The camp is sponsored by Nebraska’s...
by Little Blue | Mar 26, 2019 | Awards, I & E, News
Honoring Those Who Strive for A Better Tomorrow Please help us to honor those that have contributed towards a better environment! The Little Blue Natural Resources District is seeking nominations for our annual conservation awards! Please nominate cities, communities,...
by Little Blue | Mar 11, 2019 | News, Recycling
Mark your calendars! Now is the time to clean out your garage, basement, and barn. The Trailblazer Resources Conservation and Development (RC&D), Little Blue NRD, Lower Republican NRD, as well as local county commissioners and supervisors will be sponsoring a...
by Little Blue | Mar 11, 2019 | News, Rural Water Projects
Rates will have to be adjusted March 1st for water use due April 1st, 2019; we’ll be sending out a sticky label that one can put in the booklet with the new fees.These rates won’t be popular, but it is an economic decision that reflects fees that are being passed on...
