Central Platte NRD

Central Platte NRD's mission is to wisely conserve, manage & enhance the water, soil, range & wildlife from Gothenburg to Columbus in Nebraska.

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Central City senior Olivia Wymer gave an insightful groundwater research presentation to the @CPNRD Board. Hear her KRVN interview with Steve White: https://t.co/97XuzPLzfl #StudentResearch #CPNRD

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Future Scientist Spotlight! Shoutout to Olivia Wymer, Central City HS senior, who presented her research “The Effect of Nitrates on C. Elegans” to the CPNRD Board! Mentored by Chelle Gillan, Olivia plans to continue her research at UNL this fall. #Groundwater #CPNRD

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Parents: Is your middle schooler wild about the outdoors? Don’t wait—register them for NRDs ACE Camp by June 6th!
https://t.co/pLQxanz1fL

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REMINDER for Producers! Call 308-385-6282 for assistance.

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Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival coverage by Steve White, Farm Director, KRVN
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May 13: 900 5th-graders from 18 Nebraska counties will dive into hands-on groundwater learning at the Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival in Grand Island! Held at CCC & College Park.
Thanks to 38 presenters - 100+ volunteers - 27 sponsors!

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Rowe Sanctuary to host Prescribed Fire Workshop on May 31 in Gibbon. Sign up today with QR Code below.

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Congratulations to the Dawson County Envirothon Club! 🏆 The team won the Nebraska state title + $1,500 prize and will represent Nebraska at the NCF Envirothon in Calgary, Alberta! #Envirothon #NebraskaProud #ConservationChampionsTEAM:

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💧 What are YOU doing Tuesday, May 13th?
We need 12 more volunteers to help guide students through hands-on activities at CCC & College Park in Grand Island for the Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival in Grand Island! 📞 308-385-6282 Volunteer Form: https://t.co/Iiw2sVHxe8

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Happy Earth Day!

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Four Days, Two Quests, and 736,000 Sandhill Cranes https://t.co/WmPJc4GXOH

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Nebraska Youth Range Camp will be held June 9-12 at Chadron State College for 14-18-year-olds. Central Platte NRD provides a $100 scholarship for students to attend. For a scholarship application, contact Marcia 308-395-7751 | [email protected]. Register at https://t.co/FoPVbUVdDo

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Limited Tree & Shrub Species Still Available for Spring Planting!
Call us at [phone] to check availability and place your order.

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JOIN US IN KEARNEY!
Wildfire Ready Workshop
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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CALLING ALL 6th & 7th GRADE NATURE FANATICS... Get Ready for an Epic Outdoor Adventure @ the NRDs ACE CAMP - Adventure Camp about the Environment! Location: Kamp Kaleo in Burwell, NE $150 Scholarship available if you live in the CPNRD https://t.co/pLQxanz1fL

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This week CPNRD staff assisted with the Chemigation Electrical Safety Workshop & Ag Day at Fonner Park. Thanks to Dawson PPD, Downey Drilling, UNL Extension & GI Groundwater Guardians for partnering with us on these events to educate adults and youth about water quality!

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Chemigation Electrical Safety Training
10:00 - 2:00 | Thursday, March 13, 2025 | FREE
Dawson Public Power District in Lexington
Workshop for those who work around chemigation & electrical irrigation equipment.
RSVP by March 6 at 308-385-6282 or [email protected]

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After 25 years of dedicated service & nearly perfect attendance, Central Platte NRD Director Ed Kyes of Central City resigned at Thursday’s Board meeting. Ed held several leadership roles: Board Secretary, Vice Chairman & Chairman received Director of the Year from NARD in 2021.