Nebraska Bird Month is an annual celebration throughout the month of May — a time when birders and nature lovers come together to appreciate the more than 400 bird species that live or pass through Nebraska.

Find Bird Month Events: brnw.ch/21wJnB9

What's a spillway...and why should you care?

Spillway = one step closer to better protecting you & your property from flooding + recreational opportunities for your community. A double win. We're looking at you, City of Gretna NE.

Details & time-lapse:

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Douglas County Health Department reminds those who depend on groundwater wells that severe weather may have left behind issues. Check for debris and damage to wellhead.
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We’re celebrating  #NACDStewardshipWeek  today through May 5! This week, follow along with us to learn about the importance of #forestry conservation in your community and explore how you can help keep your local forests strong.

#MayTheForestBeWithYou

Those affected by the recent tornadoes and storms in eastern Nebraska can drop off tree, limb and other green debris at Two Rivers State Recreation Area just west of Omaha beginning April 29.

More info: brnw.ch/21wJhD1

Forests are vital ecosystems that support diverse plant and animal life, provide clean air and water, as well as help combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. This week we are joining in NACD's Stewardship Week to celebrate the many benefits of trees!

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with Concolor Fir Planting at State Capitol: nrdnet.org/news/04-26-202…
#ArborDay #ArborDay 2024 #TreePlanting #Trees Executive Travel

Over an 8 year period, 18,599 miles of tree windbreaks were planted across six Great Plains states in an effort to fight wind and soil erosion. Many of these windbreaks still exist today, but they look different than they did decades ago.

NE Forest Service farmprogress.com/conservation-a…

We had a great day at Ponca State Park during the Nebraska State Envirothon April 24! Congratulations to the Concordia Lutheran team from Omaha. Read more about this great competition: nrdnet.org/news/04-25-202…

Scott of Unadilla, Nebraska, visited Nemaha NRD's Duck Creek Recreation Area, 'I took my niece for a kayak trip for her 10th birthday. Duck Creek is an amazing place to kayak!'
Check out the NRD Recreation Exploration: nrdnet.org/recreation

Walk to Unlock Nebraska Mini Grants now available! All Nebraska classrooms, clubs or organizations that service students K-8th grade are eligible. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

One way to help pollinators in Nebraska is to plant some native plants in your garden🌷🌼🌹

Check out this Nebraska Extension guide for pollinator planting in your own backyard: brnw.ch/21wIVjt

📷: Eric Fowler

We are excited to bring our new Soil Health demo trailer, rainfall simulator & urban agriculture displays to Lincoln Earth Day Saturday, 4/20/24, at UNL Innovation Campus!

Stop by & learn about some conservation practices as they are put to the test.

#EarthDay2024 #SoilHealth

Ashley of Malcom took the NRD Recreation Exploration challenge and biked Lower Platte South NRD's Oak Creek Trail (Valparaiso to Loma) for her first ride of the year! Learn more about the NRD Recreation Exploration: nrdnet.org/recreation

Here’s a big claim about the nitrate problem in Nebraska, as technology allows farmers to use dramatically less fertilizer:

“if we can continue to manage like that year after year I think we can solve that nitrate issue.”

Read more: nebraska.tv/news/ntvs-grow…

Nebraska's NRDs have job openings across the state! Check them out here: nrdnet.org/nrds/employment

Congratulations to Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Scientists Chuck Markley and Rebecca Hodges, who received honorary FFA degrees last week for the much-appreciated work on Nebraska Land Judging competitions. #LandJudging #SoilHealth #YouthEducation #NebraskaFFA

Nebraska's NRDs are hiring across the state. See the career opportunities here: nrdnet.org/nrds/employment

We’re in the #GageGreatness #SEMIFINALS . Who will you vote to move on to the #finals ?

Read more about each gage from USGS Nebraska or USGS Science in Colorado ⬇⬇⬇

usgs.gov/gage-greatness

Congratulations to Cody of Beatrice, our first NRD Recreation Exploration monthly winner! Cody will receive a $100 Scheels gift card and a chance at the grand prize of $1,500 in September!

Get all the details on participating here: nrdnet.org/recreation