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Lower Loup Natural Resources District - LLNRD

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Lower Loup NRD is Nebraska's largest NRD, comprising 7,923 square miles. Celebrated 50 years in 2022. LLNRD

10/29/2026

Tis the season: water is shut off at Davis Creek Recreation Area. The hydrants will be back on after repair, but the dump station, shower house, and fish cleaning station will be off until spring.

10/26/2026

LLNRD staff members Jason Moudry, Dan Ruterbories, Brant Bechtold, and Alan Bartels enjoyed leading a field trip for the Ord Public Schools third graders last week at Aagaard Farm. It was a beautiful day, and Mr. Smith grilled lunch for all of us! Thanks Mr. Smith and teachers Karla Callan and Haley Barnes for allowing your students to spend part of the day with us.

10/23/2026

On the evening of October 22, 2026, the Lower Loup Natural Resources District’s Board of Directors honored Jim Eschliman with a unanimous resolution acknowledging his 21 years of representing Sub-district 6. Congratulations, Jim, and thank you again for your many years of service to the residents of the District. (L-R General Manager of the Lower Loup NRD Russell Callan, Chairman Hank Thoene who also represents Sub-district 2, Jim Eschliman, and Jim’s son, Jeremy Eschliman, who also serves on the LLNRD Board in the at-large position.

The text of the resolution follows:

RESOLUTION
Adopted by the Board of Directors
Lower Loup Natural Resources District
October 22, 2026

WHEREAS, the Lower Loup Natural Resources District has provided long-standing service in the conservation of natural resources to the residents of the Loup River Basin,

WHEREAS, James Eschliman provided 21 years of exemplary service and valuable advice to the District as a member of the Board of Directors, and

WHEREAS, James Eschliman served the citizens of the District through his professional experience and with thoughtful consideration given to every issue and vote,

BE IT RESOLVED, by unanimous vote, the Board of Directors of the Lower Loup Natural Resources District extends recognition and commendation to
James Eschliman.

10/14/2026

Thanks Lower Niobrara NRD, we always enjoy presenting at your 8th Grade Conservation Day!

10/08/2026

Lower Loup NRD Hosts 2026 North Central Land Judging Contest

High School students from across a large swath of Nebraska competed in the 2026 North Central Land Judging Contest on Oct. 7 at the Lower Loup Natural Resources District’s Aagaard Farm near Ord.

Land judging teams from Ansley, Ord, Boone Central, Twin River, St. Edward, Arcadia, Broken Bow, and the Nebraska Ag Academy took part in the contest hosted by the Lower Loup NRD and NRCS.

Land judging challenges students to gain a better understanding of soil structure and land evaluation by teaching them how to recognize the physical features of the soil, determine land capability for crop production, and evaluate management practices necessary for proper stewardship.
Madden Kleeb of Broken Bow placed 1st in the individual rankings, followed by Bethany Preister and Kailyn Choat of Boone Central placing 2nd and 3rd, respectively, with Miles Hulinsky of Ord placing 4th.
The winning teams from Ansley, Ord, and Boone Central qualified for the State Land Judging Contest that will take place near Beatrice on October 14.
The Lower Loup NRD hosts the North Central Land Judging Contest every two years. “We were fortunate to have a great day in terms of the weather this time around,” said Information and Education Coordinator Alan Bartels. “On top of that, all of the 107 students we had onsite were well-behaved, respectful, and focused on the event. I enjoyed seeing scenic Aagaard Farm abuzz with all of those energetic young people, and appreciate their teachers’ dedication in educating them.”
Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all the contestants. The Lower Loup NRD also wishes to extend a special thanks to all the Lower Loup NRD and NRCS staff who made the event possible.

10/08/2026

REMINDER: The LLNRD Office will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples'/ Columbus Day

10/05/2026

Programs Assistant Cheryl Hornickel was recognized at last week's NRD Annual Conference for 45 years of service with the Lower Loup NRD. Cheryl is pictured here with LLNRD General Manager Russ Callan.

10/05/2026

Conservation Technician Ed Drozd was recognized at last week's NRD Annual Conference for 30 years of service with the Lower Loup NRD. Ed is pictured here with LLNRD General Manager Russ Callan.

09/30/2026

Wolf spider. An amazing creature from our natural world. It's that time of year when these fuzzy critters might start looking for a warm place indoors ... Can't you spare a warm corner or other comfortable nook in your home?

09/29/2026

LLNRD Water Resources Specialist Dell Harris was recognized for 20 years of service to the NRD system at the annual Nebraska Association of Resources Districts fall conference! Congratulations Dell!

Address

2620 Airport Drive
Ord, NE
68862

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13087283221

Website

http://www.llnrd.org/

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