Managing, Protecting, & Developing Nebraska’s Natural Resources

The Upper Elkhorn NRD protects the natural resources of Antelope County, Holt County, Rock County and Wheeler County, all located in Nebraska.

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Upper Elkhorn NRD Programs

Water

Water

Nebraska possesses some of the greatest water resources in the nation. To preserve the district’s water resources, the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District has monitored groundwater levels or static water levels since 1975.
UENRD Tree and Wildlife Program

Trees & Wildlife Programs

Trees are a very important part of our environment. They can be used for windbreaks, to protect livestock, to protect homesteads, wildlife habitat, reduce erosion, buffer noise and to improve the overall scenery of our land.
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Education

We work with students, teachers and the general public to encourage conservation of our natural resources. Our education program includes classroom presentations, public presentations, grants, scholarships, water festivals and the Nebraska Envirothon.
Groundwater expansion

Groundwater Expansion & Transfers

The Upper Elkhorn NRD is taking applications for the expansion of new groundwater irrigated acres during the month of October for the 2021 growing season.
UENRD projects

Projects

The Bazile GWMA was started by local producers and the NRDs to address rising nitrate levels in area communities and domestic wells. Currently, Creighton, Orchard, and Osmond are under an administrative order for high nitrate concentrations in public drinking water.
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UENRD Forms

Chemigation form, Water Well Permit, Scholarship Application, and more. You can find all UENRD related forms on this page.

Our Responsibilities

We have the responsibility of managing, developing and protecting the soil and water resources found in the district. This responsibility means keeping an eye on soil erosion, wildlife habitats, water supply levels and much more!

While practicing forestry and rangeland management, the UENRD offers many conservation programs to aid landowners in preserving and improving our utilization and conservation of groundwater and surface water.

The Upper Elkhorn NRD staff is available to work with students, teachers, and the general public to promote conservation education and public awareness of our natural resources and how to preserve, protect, and enhance them for future generations.

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Recent News

Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference

The Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference will be held December 15 at Divots Conference Center in Norfolk, NE. For more information follow this link to the conference flyer.

Don’t Trash Your Batteries – Recycle Them to Help Prevent Fires

Learn more about battery recycling from the North Central Nebraska RC&D here. Atkinson Fire and Rescue Department – Battery Collection scheduled for October 11. For More Information follow this link.

Upper Elkhorn NRD Holding a Modified Groundwater Irrigated Acre Expansion Sign-Up in October

The Upper Elkhorn NRD will be taking applications for the expansion of new groundwater irrigated acres during the month of October for the 2027 growing season.  There will be up to 150 new groundwater irrigated acres allotted.  The focus of…

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The Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors in administration of its programs, activities or employment.