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2026 WATER PROGRAMS UPDATE    Stay informed. Stay certified. Stay connected. Join the Central Platte NRD for our annual Water Programs Update on Tuesday, February 10. This event brings together producers, water professionals, and community members for timely updates on groundwater management, water programs, and local initiatives. Everyone is welcome! RSVP by February 4th        Call: […]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 1:00 PM  |  THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 CENTRAL PLATTE NRD OFFICE, 215 KAUFMAN AVE. GRAND ISLAND, NE JEO to Present Flood Reduction Plan to Central Platte NRD Board JEO Consulting will present a completed flood reduction feasibility study for the Elm–Turkey Creek watershed to the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) […]

NRCS Nebraska Announces Signup for State Regional Conservation Partnership Program Project The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS) announced that financial assistance is available for conservation projects within the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) and Twin Platte Natural Resources Districts (TPNRD). These funds are available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). […]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTES        December 18, 2025 Central Platte NRD office, 215 Kaufman Ave. Grand Island, NE Central Platte NRD Board to Sell Schroeder Property Near Cozad The Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors approved the low bid from Agri Affiliates at its monthly meeting on Thursday to facilitate […]

Attention Producers: FREE Flow Meters! Central Platte NRD received a WaterSMART grant to install 100 mechanical flowmeters with telemetry to producers! Program Benefits Completely FREE – Equipment, installation & data access included. No Regulations –  Information is used only for CPNRD’s database. Save up to $7,500 over 10 years! Yours to keep after 10-year data-sharing […]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTES         2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025 Central Platte NRD office, 215 Kaufman Ave. Grand Island, NE Static Groundwater Level Report Shows Overall Improvement in Central Platte NRD Luke Zakrzewski, GIS Image Analyst, presented the fall groundwater level report at the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board […]

The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) has entered into an agreement to develop a Watershed Plan and environmental assessment (Watershed Plan-EA) for the Spring Creek Watershed under the Watershed & Flood Prevention Operations Program (WFPO) administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). A public meeting was held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, to […]

Prescribed Fire Planning Specialist Central Platte NRD (CPNRD) is accepting applications for a Prescribed Fire Specialist.  Computer skills, prescribed burn planning and implementation experience required.  Complete job description below. This is a full time grant-funded position with competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and retirement.  Announcement open until filled. Applications can be emailed to: […]

High school students from across Nebraska gathered April 30, 2025, in Omaha for the 33rd annual Nebraska State Envirothon. Dawson County Envirothon Club earned the championship title and a $1,500 prize, securing their spot to represent Nebraska at the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) Envirothon, which will be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Envirothon is an […]