Upper Big Blue NRD

Eagle Scout project provides rec area upgrade

Anglers visiting Recharge Lake in York have a new seating option at a prime location for casting a rod, thanks to the efforts of York High School senior Xavier Paris. For his Eagle Scout project, Xavier installed a custom memorial bench that honors his grandfather, Tom P...

1 July 2025

McCool Junction farmer to be recognized with statewide Outstanding Soil Conservation award

Hank McGowan is committed to restoring the soil on his farm in McCool Junction. The third-generation farmer started dabbling in cover crops to prevent erosion on his roughest ground and provide additional forage for his cattle years ago. Since then, he has increased his ...

25 June 2025

Hampton ag teacher dubbed Educator of the Year

Ag teachers are in short supply in Nebraska, making the truly great ones stand out even more. Joel Miller, ag teacher at Hampton Public Schools for 19 years, has gone above and beyond for his students. He will be honored for his efforts and innovation with an Educator of...

25 June 2025

Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District welcomes new conservation forester

Partnership with Nebraska Forest Service provides additional resources

28 May 2025

Incentive program offers cash for cover crops and other practices

Soil health practices such as cover crops are an important management tool to reduce erosion, suppress weeds, and improve water infiltration and water holding capacity in soil, yet for some growers the financial risk involved in making the change to a new practice is too...

23 May 2025

Educational Event Sheds Light on the Importance of Pollinators on the Prairie

York-area 4th graders get hands-on nature education

9 May 2025

Groundwater levels decline slightly in the Upper Big Blue NRD, remain above allocation trigger

During March and April 2025, Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) staff measured roughly 500 observation wells throughout the district to determine the average water level change, based on a weighted change from each well. For spring 2025 water level measureme...

7 May 2025

Practical Application

Connecting on Conservation Farmer Field Day Event Held

31 March 2025

Building a better Beaver

Community group to receive NRD funds for new park project

31 March 2025

Household and agricultural waste collection events coming soon

Events on April 12 in Seward and Butler Counties

27 March 2025