Increased incentive payments available! Water Quality Management Plan Cover Crop Program: $75/acre up to a maximum of $7,500 per landowner per year. Land treatment: 90% of the project cost up to $15,000. Do you qualify? theclaycountynews.com/article/1857,i…

Concerned about flood risk? Join NeDNR staff for an informative 1-hour virtual presentation detailing where to find resources and discussing some of the most common myths about flood insurance, June 12 at 9 a.m. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We are pleased to welcome Raymond to the team! upperbigblue.org/nrd-welcomes-c…

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A camera crew will be at Bruce L. Anderson Recreation Area Sat, June 7, from 4-6 p.m. capturing B-roll video for York County promos. If you'd like to be an extra, you're welcome to come out and enjoy the park. If you're camera shy, plan accordingly. upperbigblue.org/recreation/bru…

Check out this upcoming opportunity to learn about a new approach to conservation on working lands! chadronradio.com/professionals-…

Check out this excellent upcoming event, hosted by Center for Rural Affairs. It's an opportunity to learn what's new in the soil health conversation in Nebraska. #regenerativeagriculture

Looking for a new career opportunity? Check out our latest openings at the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District! upperbigblue.org/employment

York-area grower Amy Bruch shares strategies for soil health implemented on her farm in this post from @PracticalFarmer practicalfarmers.org/2025/06/soil-h…

Last night, our board of directors recognized 2025 Burke Scholarship recipients Evan Frink of Hastings and Sara Weisheit of Henderson. Congrats to these two distinguished young people! We are excited to see all you will accomplish. upperbigblue.org/2025-scholarsh…

Congrats to Hampton ag teacher, Joel Miller, who will be recognized this fall by Nebraska's 23 NRDs as Educator of the Year! justmelaniew.com/2025/06/26/ham…

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SAVE THE DATE! SCAL Field Day is Aug. 7. Find ways to improve crop production & profitability - research-based, practical information will be shared by educators, specialists, staff & students. 8:30 AM – 3:10 PM @ SCAL. go.unl.edu/scalfieldday

Check out these upcoming opportunities to learn and network! farmprogress.com/farm-business/…

Congratulations, Hank! We are excited to see you receive this recognition for your soil health efforts. justmelaniew.com/2025/07/01/mcc…

Reminder: we offer free testing for nitrates and bacteria. It is important to have water from private wells tested annually to ensure your health and safety. water.unl.edu/its-time-priva…

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Our office will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day. On Thursday, July 3, you are welcome to use the NRD parking lot to watch the York Fireworks Frenzy, but please note that no fireworks are permitted on our grounds.