From floods to blizzards, tornadoes to cyber-attacks, there are many potential hazards facing Nebraska’s communities. While some hazards can’t be prevented, proper planning can lessen the severity of...

The Upper Big Blue NRD has been asked to clarify rules regarding groundwater transfers, due to the discussions about proposed renewable energy developments in the district. The following information...

Each year, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District selects students to receive the Burke Scholarship, which supports those pursuing careers in natural resources. These scholarships are used for...

By Justin Evertson, Nebraska Forest Service Wherever we can, we should be working to help trees and other landscape plants survive the drought. Of course, when we’re in a drought, water conservation...

The Nebraska Buffer Strip Program pays landowners to establish buffer strips on cropland adjacent to perennial and seasonal streams, ponds and wetlands or existing buffer strips with expiring...

From “Working Trees”, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Windbreaks can serve many purposes in agricultural operations such as preventing soil erosion, providing wildlife habitat, and...