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

Upper Big Blue board of directors visit southeast quadrant on annual tour Last Friday, August 15, 2025, the board of directors and staff of the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (UBBNRD)...
By: Dr. Andrew Little, Associate Professor and Wildlife Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska’s farms and ranches are the lifeblood of our state’s economy—and with a few...
By Davis Behle, Nebraska Soil Health Coalition Network Director What does it mean to "invest?" Whether it’s in a context of finance, relationships, or health, I would define investing as committing...
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Citizens rely on the Upper Big Blue NRD
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Number of trees sold through the NRD in 2024
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Irrigated acres in the district
Upper big blue NRD area map