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UPCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 2:00 PM   |  THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 CPNRD OFFICE: 215 KAUFMAN AVENUE, GRAND ISLAND, NE Agenda / Action Items BUSINESS   *Denotes Possible Action Item 1.     Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Call to Order * Excused Absences | Meeting Minutes | Public Forum 2.     Natural Resources Conservation Service Joe Krolikowski, District […]

Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival One Week Away— Volunteers and Professional Presenters Bring Learning to Life With just one week to go, excitement is building for the Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, May 12, when 800 fifth-grade students from across the state will gather in Grand Island for a full day of hands-on learning about […]

NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF INTENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that the Central Platte Natural Resources District (“CPNRD”), by a unanimous vote of its board of directors, has directed a sale of the real property generally located at 215 N. Kaufman Ave., Grand Island, Nebraska […]

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 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 […]