Budget Time

The NRD is in the process of drafting its budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2008. Your input is very welcome. Take advantage of these opportunities to express your thoughts on NRD activities directly to the NRD Board:

• Annual Budget Public Input session, Wednesday, June 18th, 6pm at the NRD office. The latest draft of the budget will be presented, with time allowed for public comment. The regular monthly meeting of the Board will follow.
• Regular July Board meeting, Wednesday, July 16th, 7pm at the NRD office. Time is allotted at every regular monthly meeting for public comment on any topic.
• Annual Budget Public Hearing, Wednesday, August 13, 7pm at the NRD office. Presentation of the latest budget draft will be followed by opportunities for public comment.
• Regular August Board meeting, Wednesday, August 20th, 7pm at the NRD office. Public comment will be welcome, as usual, before final consideration of the budget by the Board.
• Contact your Board representative directly.

Browse a presentation of the latest budget draft

Election Year

Ten NRD Board seats are up for election in November. Only two of the ten races are being contested and in both cases, only two candidates filed. Thus, no NRD races appeared on Primary election ballots in May. However, November ballots will bear the appropriate NRD race, regardless of whether the race is contested.

Here is a listing of LPSNRD candidates. Incumbents are listed in bold:

Subdistrict Map

Environmental Award Winner

NRD Environmental Education Specialist McKenzie Barry received a City of Lincoln Environmental Leadership Award in June for her roles in creating after-school clubs, Family Nature Nights, helping to establish the Healthy Families Play Outside group and more.  The award, in the Government category, was presented during an awards luncheon, at the Champions Club.

Explore Our New Ground Water Section!

"Learn more about how the NRD is protecting the quality and quantity of the District's ground water supply from our newly remodeled, no-scroll Ground Water section. Read-up on proposed changes in the NRD's Ground Water Rules and Regulations, find out about NRD cost-sharing programs and more. AND see my Top Ten Water Tips!"

Nature Nights

The NRD sponsored Family Nature Nights at five schools this spring. Families enjoyed many nature-awareness activities. Click HERE to view photos!

Lincoln's Natural Treasures

The NRD is a partner in the first-ever Lincoln Safari, a year-long activity inspired by Richard Louv's book, Last Child in the Woods, and designed to get kids and their families together in some of Lincoln's most naturally educational settings. Learn More

Missing Stream Lines?

In order to save printing and mailing costs, only four of the NRD's six yearly newsletter issues are being printed. All Six issues are being distributed via e-mail as "Stream Lines Interactive," featuring internet links to enlarged maps and photos and other special pages to help readers better understand NRD activities and programs. Just like Stream Lines, Stream Lines Interactive is FREE. Click here to subscribe AND to stay informed.

Next NRD Board Meeting

The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, July 16th, at 7 p.m. at the Lower Platte South NRD Office, 3125 Portia Street, Lincoln, NE. Agendas are issued approximately one week prior to Board meetings. If an agenda has been issued for the next meeting a link will appear immediately below. Agendas are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to meetings.

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