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
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
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!
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:
💧 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
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
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
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!
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]
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.