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Drought Planning Groups Across State Urge Public to Conserve Water The Platte Basin Coalition, the Lower Platte River Drought Consortium, the Republican River Natural Resources Districts (NRDs), and the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE) are urging the public to utilize water conservation best practices due to ongoing drought conditions across Nebraska. As […]

Central Platte NRD Board Requests Sealed Bids for Current Office Building The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors voted at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday to market and sell its current office building, shops, and all grounds located at 215 Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island. The sale will be conducted […]

JOB OPENING OFFICE ASSISTANT Central Platte NRD is accepting applications for an Office Assistant located at the Central Platte NRD Office in Grand Island. Duties include receiving and directing office calls and assistance with the Chemigation Program. Full-time position with competitive salary and excellent benefits. Microsoft office skills required, document preparation, data entry, filing & […]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 2:00 PM  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 CENTRAL PLATTE NRD OFFICE, 215 KAUFMAN AVENUE, GRAND ISLAND NE The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the CPNRD office, 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island. The meeting […]

Sign up for one of the following new programs aimed to improve farm profitability while improving nitrogen management. Risk of Adoption Mitigation Pilot Program New pilot program aimed at encouraging the adoption of sensor-based technologies in Central Platte, Lewis & Clark and Lower Niobrara NRDs. The program aligns with priorities identified by the Governor’s Water […]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTES MARCH 26, 2026 | CPNRD OFFICE: 215 KAUFMAN AVENUE, GRAND ISLAND NE Central Platte NRD Board Approves New Pilot Nitrogen Technology Program Agreements The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved three agreements to implement a new Pilot Nitrogen Technology Program aimed at encouraging the adoption of […]

Sensor-Based Nutrient Management Cost-Share Rate Increased The CPNRD Board approved an increase to the District’s Sensor-Based Nutrient Management cost-share rate, raising the payment from $11 per acre to $13.50 per acre with a two-year commitment effective February 26, 2026. The program covers 75% of the service fee, to support producers in using data-driven nitrogen management […]

Central Platte NRD Board Takes Action on Flood Reduction Plans In 2020, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) was selected to receive three Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) grants from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to evaluate flood risks and identify potential solutions within the Elm–Turkey Creeks, Spring–Buffalo Creek, and […]

Action taken at the Board of Directors meeting on February 26, 2026. Central Platte NRD Board Takes Action on Flood Reduction Plans In 2020, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) was selected to receive three Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) grants from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to evaluate flood […]