Nemaha Natural Resources District

10/28/2026

Steamboat Trace Trail Update 10/28/2026

Cleanup has officially started on the closed section of the Steamboat Trace Trail south of Peru to the Honey Creek Bridge. Work is moving along quickly, and weather permitting, we anticipate reopening this section by the end of next week!

The closure is due to significant tree damage from the wildfire in late March. Until cleanup is complete, barricades will remain in place.

The trail remains open north of Peru and south of the Honey Creek Bridge.

10/27/2026

🌳 Tree Talk Episode 2: A Little Dirt on Tree Ordering

The Conservation Tree Program opens November 1! In this second episode of Tree Talk, Maddie and MacKinze share a few tips to help prepare for the ordering season.

🌱 From finding order forms to checking availability, MacKinze shares what to know before ordering.

For program information and available species, visit the Conservation Tree Program page under the Conservation tab on our website. Order forms will be available soon!

Watch full episodes of Tree Talk on our Education page at nemahanrd.org or on our YouTube channel.

10/23/2026

Catch up on the latest news from the Nemaha NRD in the Fall 2026 edition of our Insight Newsletter & Annual Report! 📰

Find the latest issues under Education > Media Library on our website.

Looking for a previous edition or another document? Use the Resource Browser in the upper right corner to search for newsletters, forms and applications, Board meeting agendas and minutes, reports, rules and regulations, and more.

10/20/2026

🌳 Tree Talk: Tree Program 101

The 2027 Conservation Tree Program opens November 1! In this first episode of Tree Talk, Maddie gives an overview of the Nemaha NRD’s program, including planting options, ordering deadlines, and what to know before placing an order.

🌱 Important deadlines:
• Machine-planting orders and site preparation: December 31, 2026
• Landowner-planted tree orders: March 12, 2027

For more details, visit our website and select the Education tab to find the full episode of Tree Talk. You can also find tree program information under Conservation → Conservation Tree Program.

Questions? Call our office at 402-335-3325.

10/20/2026

The Nemaha NRD is accepting applications for an NRD Clerk at the NRCS office in Pawnee City, Nebraska. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position.

📅 Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to the Nemaha NRD at 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh, NE 68450 or by email to [email protected].

Visit our website’s Employment page under About Us for more information or to pick up an application.

Questions? Contact us at (402) 335-3325 or [email protected].

10/19/2026

10/14/2026

State Land Judging is underway outside of Beatrice today hosted by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District.

Students from across Nebraska are putting their soil and land evaluation skills to work. Best of luck to everyone competing!

10/09/2026

The Nemaha NRD office will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

10/07/2026

With our fall “Well Blitz” week underway and harvest season here, it’s a good time to consider properly abandoning old, unused wells on your property.

The Nemaha NRD offers cost-share assistance to help landowners properly abandon unused wells and protect groundwater, people, and animals.

Visit our website under Water > Well Abandonment for more information, or give us a call at (402) 335-3325.

10/06/2026

The Nemaha NRD celebrated three significant service milestones at the 2026 NRD Annual Conference in Kearney on Sept. 29.

Mark McDonald – 45 years of service

Mark has spent 45 years serving the Nemaha NRD and southeast Nebraska through his work in watershed management, conservation, tree planting, and other district programs. His knowledge and dedication have made a lasting impact on the district.

J. Duane Sugden – 35 years of service

Duane has served on the Nemaha NRD Board of Directors since January 1991. Over the past 35 years, he has provided leadership, represented the district at state and national events, and supported Nemaha NRD programs and activities.

Kathy Harlow – 20 years of service

Kathy has been with the Nemaha NRD since 2006, serving as a District Clerk and providing support to NRCS offices and the producers and landowners they serve.

We’re grateful for their many years of dedication and service to the Nemaha NRD and southeast Nebraska.

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating these significant service milestones! 👏