by Little Blue | Jul 14, 2020 | Awards, I & E, News, Uncategorized
Winners of 2020 Little Blue NRD Creative Story and Picture Contest PreKindergarten- Kree of Lawrence-Nelson 1st Grade- Devin of Central Elementary School 4th Grade- Dean of Deshler Lutheran School 6th Grade- Mylee of Hastings Middle School Kindergarten-MaKayla...
by Little Blue | Apr 22, 2020 | I & E, News, Uncategorized, Youth Education
The Little Blue NRD is having an educational creative story and picture contest this year as our Arbor Day presentations have been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope the elementary-aged students of our district can still learn about trees and the importance they have...
by Little Blue | Dec 2, 2019 | News
These maps below will be the Little Blue NRD’s new subdistricts for the upcoming 2020 election. If you are considering running for the board of directors, please refer to these maps to determine in which subdistrict you reside.
by Little Blue | Nov 26, 2019 | News
The Little Blue Natural Resources District invites you to submit qualifications for the professional engineering services related to the survey and conceptual design for potential projects to reduce flooding near Kenesaw, Nebraska. The study area just north of Kenesaw...
by Little Blue | Oct 3, 2019 | News
Last year the fall colored water level map had changes that ranged from declines shown in red, and rises shown in blue. This fall there was difficulty finding enough differing shades of blue to depict the water table rises across the district! On the change map the...
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 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 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,...
