"Your
Local Voice for Natural Resources Management"
The
North Platte NRD is one of 23 Natural
Resources Districts in the state of Nebraska. It covers 3.2
million acres in Scotts Bluff, Morrill, Garden, Banner and southern
Sioux Counties. It is governed by a nine member Board
of Directors and has a Staff of 18
regular employees. Learn more About Us...
The
North Platte Natural Resources District requires the installation and
use of flow meters on all regulated wells within the overappropirated
area of the district. If you had difficulty meeting the May 1st deadline
for flow meter installation, call or stop by our office immediately
to request a Flow Meter Deadline Extension form and to be considered
for a deadline extension.
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Flow Meter Requirements Page
Buffalograss Seeding Program a Success |
The
North Platte NRD approved 28 applications into its new Seeding for Savings
Buffalograss cost rebate program. The program is now closed for the
2008 season, but will be offered again next spring. Several of those
homeowners are now seeding their plots. Follow their successes and challenges
and read more about buffalograss here.
>See
our Buffalograss Tips
Three
Panhandle NRD's (North Platte, South Platte, and Upper Niobrara-White)
are working cooperatively to promote no tillage farming practices while
Panhandle No Till Educator Mark Watson continues to write his weekly
columns "No Till Notes." See listings for upcoming field days
and keep up on all the No Till news.
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No Till Notes Page
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Information on the UN-L Pumpkin Creek No-Till research project
Chemigation Permit Renewals
Now Due
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The
Nebraska Chemigation Act requires any person who intends to apply chemical
through an irrigation system must first obtain a permit. It
is illegal to chemigate without the proper permit. Permits
can be obtained by completing chemigation training. Call Craig Uhrig
at (308) 632-2749 for more information.
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State Chemigation requirements
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Application for Chemigation Permit
Ground
Water Certification Must Be Completed |
The
deadline for certification of all ground water uses in Morrill,
Garden, Banner, southern Sioux and Scotts Bluff Counties is now past.
If ground water continues to be used without being properly
certified, the District has the authority to issue cease and desist
orders. Call the office at (308) 632-2749 for more information.
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Certification of Ground Water Uses Page
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Certification Rules & Regulations
Ground Water Transfer Rules Now in Effect |
New
rules for the transfer of ground water within the District are now in
effect. These new rules are for the entire NRD with the exception of
Pumpkin Creek Basin sub-area, where transfers are not allowed. Read
More...
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NPNRD Rules & Regulations (Chapters 1-5)
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Dec. 6 Public Hearing Minutes
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Public Hearing Page
Ground
Water Allocation is Coming |
At
their regular meeting June 14, 2007, the North Platte Natural Resources
District board of directors voted to set a base limit of 18
inches starting in 2009 on wells in the overappropriated area.
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Ground Water Allocations Page
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See OA Map
Commingled
Water Rules
Reviewed
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A
public hearing to gather comments and input on the NRD's proposed rule
for transferring of commingled water was held Thursday,
May 15, at the NRD office in Scottsbluff. There was no public comment
given or opposition expressed concerning the proposed rules.
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Public Hearing Page
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Draft of Rule 5-7.9 Transfer of Commingled Water
NRD Candidates File for 2008 |
The
following filings for the North Platte NRD Board of Directors have been
completed and are listed with the Secretary
of State in Lincoln: Subdistrict 1- Daniel Weinreis, Minatare; Subdistrict
2 - Arden Wohlers, Scottsbluff; Subdistrict 3 - Dave Deines, Gering;
Subdistrict 4 - George Hall, Bridgeport, and Myron Lembke, Bridgeport.
These candidates will appear on the General Election ballot in November
2008.
>Board
of Directors Page
How is the Upper Platte Basin Snowpack? |
It
is vital that we understand the relationship between the condition of
the snowpack in the upper North Platte River Basin and water supplies
here in our district. View
the current Snow Survey data here.
Keep Well Registrations Up To Date |
All
water wells must be registered with the Nebraska Department of Natural
Resources. Improperly registered wells can slow the certification
process, disqualify landowners from some programs and are considered
illegal.
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State Ground Water Statutes
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Ground Water Users Guide
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Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website
Know Your Ground Water Levels - USGS Info.
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In
addition to the nearly 600 monitoring wells located throughout the North
Platte NRD, we also use U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) monitoring sites
to collect data for groundwater levels. Of the 21 USGS monitoring well
sites in the state, 15 are located within the NPNRD.
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) page
Know
Nebraska's Water Law - DNR Info. |
Legislative
Bill 962, Nebraska's law on the integrated management of surface water
and ground water, became effective on July 16, 2004. At that time
much of the Platte River Basin, including the North Platte NRD, was
declared overappropriated and required to develop an Integrated Management
Plan (IMP).
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Integrated Management Plan (IMP) Page
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Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website
The Nebraska
Environmental Trust Fund has generously provided funds for two important
North Platte NRD projects: the Nine Mile Creek Restoration Project; and
the Aerial Geophysical (HEM) Survey of Selected Panhandle Aquifers --
2 Years. THANK YOU Nebraska Environmental Trust!
Supports NPNRD Projects