Your Local Partners in Conservation Since 1972

Your Local Partners in Conservation Since 1972

With expert knowledge, intimate understanding of the needs of the region, and commitment to fair, local governance, we serve people and communities through a range of conservation activities. From partnering with ag producers to improving life for all residents by assuring access to healthy drinking water and recreation areas, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District provides a vital service in Adams, Butler, Clay, Fillmore, Hamilton, Polk, Saline, Seward, and York Counties.

Recent News

Irrigation plays a vital role in Nebraska’s agriculture. This is especially apparent in the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District, which is the most heavily groundwater irrigated district in the...
Blue Basin River compact creates shared stewardship When a river crosses state lines, things can get complicated. Who is responsible for the water that ends up downstream and who has claim to it at...
The amount of funding available for some NRD cost-share programs is increasing, including for land treatment, well decommissioning, and flow meter repair. Aquifer Quality Well Abandonment Cost-Share...
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Citizens rely on the Upper Big Blue NRD
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Number of trees sold through the NRD in 2022
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Irrigated acres in the district
Upper big blue NRD area map