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September 4, 2026
The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved transitioning from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s current Nitrogen Management certification test to the V-TAPS educational program for producers in Phases II and III of the CPNRD Groundwater Quality Management Program at their August meeting. Instead of completing the current Nitrogen Management test every four […]
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September 4, 2026
On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the Central Platte Natural Resources District, received official approval in August for the Elm and Turkey Creeks Watershed Improvement Plan in central Nebraska. The Elm and Turkey Creeks Watershed spans over 106,200 acres in Buffalo and Dawson Counties, […]
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July 16, 2026
Thirty Mile Canal Marks 100 Years; Manager Jim Harris Celebrates 50 Years of Service The Thirty Mile Irrigation District (TMID) in Dawson County marked two significant milestones in July: the 100th anniversary of the Thirty Mile Canal and Manager Jim Harris’s 50 years of service. The canal traces its history to 1926, when the […]
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July 8, 2026
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTES THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 1:45 P.M. Public Hearing | 2:00 P.M. Board Meeting CENTRAL PLATTE NRD OFFICE: 215 N. KAUFMAN AVE, GRAND ISLAND Central Platte NRD Board Approves FY2027 Budget The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 […]
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July 7, 2026
Looking for a fun way to get outdoors and win prizes this summer? Join the NRD Recreation Exploration to discover some of Nebraska’s most beautiful outdoor destinations while earning chances to win exciting prizes, including a grand prize of $1,500 in Scheels gift cards! The program encourages families to explore Nebraska’s natural resources and enjoy […]
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June 29, 2026
2027 Draft Fiscal Budget The Board approved the proposed FY2027 Budget of Expenditures for the purpose of holding a public hearing. The proposed budget totals $23,310,344.83, down from $31,799,740.74 last year and approximately $11.4 million less than the FY2025 budget. The estimated property tax request remains unchanged at approximately $5.3 million. A public hearing on […]
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June 26, 2026
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTES JUNE 26, 2026 Central Platte NRD Board Rejects Bids for Current Office Property The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors voted to reject the two bids submitted for the sale of its current office, shop facilities, and property at 215 N. Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island during […]
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June 25, 2026
The Central Platte NRD Board of Directors approved several changes to its 2026/2027 cost-share budget, including two new programs designed to improve water quality and protect drinking water supplies. The following updates will take effect July 1, 2026. New Chemigation Incentive Program The Chemigation Incentive Program provides reimbursement of 50% of actual costs up to […]
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June 16, 2026
Spring groundwater measurements showed a district-wide average decline of 0.42 feet from 2025 and 1.22 foot decline compared to the 1982 baseline year. CPNRD’s Groundwater Management Plan establishes maximum acceptable groundwater level declines and safety margins for each of the district’s 26 Groundwater Management Areas (GMAs). Based on the 2026 measurements, two GMAs have moved […]
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