Upper Niobrara White NRD

09/21/2026

Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative, an effort of PlantNebraska (formerly the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum) and the Nebraska Forest Service, the City of Alliance received 10 free trees for planting this Fall.

Most Nebraska community forests have lost far more trees than have been planted in recent decades. In an effort to stop this decline and increase community forest resilience, The Trees for Nebraska Towns program grants high-quality trees for Fall planting in community locations.

City of Alliance Park Staff and volunteers planted the free trees on September 15th. PlantNebraska’s Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative is funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust and the USDA Forest Service.

09/21/2026

09/21/2026

09/21/2026

September is national preparedness month! Ready.gov has tips to help you – and your family – prepare for all kinds of disasters, including flooding, power outages, and more!

09/18/2026

Health Alerts have been extended for Big Indian Lake (11A) and Cub Creek Lake. Lakes are placed on alert when they sample above 8 parts per billion of microcystin, a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.

This is DWEE’s final sampling event of the season. HABs can persist into the fall, so know the signs and how to avoid exposure by viewing our HAB Fact Sheet: https://dwee.nebraska.gov/precautions-and-facts-regarding-harmful-algal-blooms-toxic-algae-nebraska-lakes-and-beaches

When a health alert is issued, signs are posted to advise the public to use caution, and designated swimming beaches are closed during the alert. Recreational boating and fishing are permitted, but the public is advised to avoid exposure to the water, particularly avoiding any activity that could lead to swallowing the water. Do not let pets get in the water or drink from the lake. People can still use the public areas for camping, picnics and other outdoor activities.

09/18/2026

It’s going to be a busy fun Saturday in Chadron! Start the day off by bringing your recyclables to our monthly drop off! ♻️ Please bring items clean and sorted.
Visit keepchadronbeautiful.org for more information.

09/18/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 17, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.77% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.12% last week.

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Nebraska's NRDs and our conservation partners are excited to greet you at Husker Harvest Days!

Located in the Natural Resources Hub (39E), Nebraska’s NRDs are stationed with various organizations that offer conservation assistance, cost-share opportunities, and producer programs. Attendees can visit with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; USDA Farm Service Agency; Nebraska Department of Water, Environment, and Energy; ONE RED; Rainwater Basin Joint Venture; Platte River Recovery Implementation Program; The Nature Conservancy; and Central Platte NRD’s Native Prairie and Pollination Awareness Program.