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2013 Harlan County Lake Water Supply Calculation

APPLY NOW FOR CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

LINCOLN, May 13, 2013 - Nebraska landowners and operators are encouraged to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office. CSP is a voluntary program that offers payments to producers who maintain a high-level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt additional conservation measures to their operations. (Click Here for entire News Release)

NRDs Encourage Well Owners to Address Concerns Early

(LINCOLN, NE) – Even with the recent rains and snow, the memory of the extremely hot and dry summer of 2012 still receive a lot of attention. While the recent moisture is greatly appreciated the deficit from last year remains and conservation of the water resource is a high priority. (Click Here for entire news release)

The Department of Natural Resources is offering "Small Reservoir Permitting Workshops" to assist with the petition and application filing process.

CRP Information Meeting Schedule-2013

New Report on Honey Bee Health

Proposed Agenda of the Special Meeting of the Republican River Compact Administration

Planning for Balance: Republican Basin Water Management for Resource and Economic Sustainability

NOTICE: All Water Use Reports Have Been Sent Out to Ground Water Irrigators. If You HAVE NOT Received Your Report, Please Contact This Office.

Harlan County Lake Water Supply Calculation (Click Here for Entire Notice)

The Middle Republican Natural Resources District Board of Directors has postponed their regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing originally scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 and has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM

The 50th annual Nebraska Youth Range Camp will be held June 10 – 14, 2013 at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey! (Click here to go to our Camp and Scholarship page)

*NEW TALL STUBBLE PROGRAM OFFERED TO WHEAT AND MILO PRODUCERS*

NRD Seeking Field Secretary for Trenton Ofice

Water Short Year Notice

As of February 28, 2013, the projected irrigation supply in Harlan County Reservoir for 2013 was computed at 84,500 acre-feet (AF). This indicates that Water-Short Year Administration would be in effect with the irrigation supply being less than 119,000 AF. This computed amount is the same as the January and February 2013 notifications.

2013 Harlan County Lake Water Supply Calculation (Click here for entire notice)

PUBLIC NOTICE: Revisions to the Rules and Regulations

ACE Camp for Junior High Aged Students Now on Facebook

"NRDs Praise Nebraska Officials on Special Master Draft Report"

DRAINING WETLANDS COULD COST PRODUCERS USDA PROGRAM BENEFITS

News Release from Attorney General Jon Bruning: Special Master Draft Report Encouraging

Forecast of Allowable Depletions in the Republican Basin
During 2013 and 2023

For up-to-date information from Nebraska Extension about how to prepare for another drought year, see droughtresources.unl.edu

Calculate your Irrigation Water Use With This Water Use Tool

NOTICE: A Water-Short Year Administration is indicated by the projected irrigation supply of Harlan County Lake.

(Click here for entire Notice)

Vote by NRD Partner Clears Way for "Historic" Water Project

(Click here for Entire Article)

Agricultural Disaster Assistance: Over 35 articles and references to assist you. UNL Cornhusker Economics

NEBRASKA NRCS PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS IN DROUGHT AREAS
Financial and technical assistance available through the Drought Relief Special Initiative.

UNL Extension Launches New Drought Resources Website

          LINCOLN, Neb. -- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension has created a new website that offers resources from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and others for dealing with drought in the region. The site is at droughtresources.unl.edu

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