Nebraska's 23 NRDs are celebrating 50 years of locally managing the state's natural resources. All NRDs have the same responsibilities under state statute, but their programs and projects are customized by a locally elected board to meet local needs. The Lower Platte South NRD is planning several public celebrations of its success, in 2022, and you can keep up with the fun by checking back here often.

Nebraska's natural resources districts (NRDs) were formed in 1972, when the Unicameral passed LB 1357 and Governor Norbert Tiemann signed Nebraska's NRDs into existence. NRDs are organized along watershed boundaries instead of political boundaries to ensure local protection and conservation of natural resources. Nebraska is the only state in the U.S. with NRDs.

The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District has a history of innovation and leadership; for example, being among the first of the NRDs to utilize conservation easements as a resources protection tool, to develop and manage recreational trails, to acquire and restore wetlands, and to partner with a municipality (City of Lincoln) in stormwater quality and quantity management. The successful implementation of our programs and projects is due in large part to a commitment of cooperation and collaboration with other local, state, and federal agencies and private organizations and individuals.

LPSNRD Board of Directors

Explore the NRD

To celebrate our 50th with us we invite you to get out and explore the NRD! Each activity is worth varying points, cross them off as you go! Once you hit 50 points, you can submit your hunt for NRD stickers and postcards. Or complete the whole hunt to be entered for other prizes and bragging rights!

Start your hunt here!