The NRD measures wells throughout the District each spring and fall to track trends in ground water quantity. The chart below shows average changes of levels measured in the District's ground water reservoirs.

The NRD's Oak Creek Trail boasts 104 new geocaches or hidden treasures this spring between Valparaiso and Brainard. Other NRD properties are also experiencing an increase in geocaches and geocaching activity, thanks to growing popularity and to the efforts of Lincoln enthusiasts Brady Holmes and Coby Boring, who have been primarily responsible for new caches on the Oak Creek Trail and at Wildwood Lake. Holmes and Boring will conduct a GEO-101 class for beginner or experienced geocachers on Saturday morning, June 1, 10 am at Harry's Bar in Valparaiso. Anyone who wants to learn more about this adventurous activity is invited.

The public is invited to see a review, ask questions and make comments on the initial draft of the NRD's FY 2014 Budget. The Draft will be presented to the NRD Board during its June 19 meeting, which will start earlier than normal at 6pm. The meeting is at the NRD office, 3125 Portia Street, in Lincoln (Map).

Here is a summary of other opportunities for public comment about the budget:

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 – Board of Directors meeting and tentative budget approval.  The public is welcomed to speak on any topic at monthly NRD Board meetings.

Thursday, August 15, 2013 – Public hearings on the proposed FY 2014 Budget and on the budget level

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 – Board of Directors Meeting and final Budget consideration