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HELP WANTED: WATER SAMPLER

April 29 2024

Help Wanted. Person with agricultural experience to independently collect well water samples in Nance and Platte counties Mid-June to Mid-August 2024. Job is centered in Fullerton for the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. Pay is $16 per hour. Must have a valid driver's license. If interested…

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WATER QUALITY AGRONOMIST WANTED

April 23 2024

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is accepting applications for a Water Quality Agronomist. This is a full-time position working with agricultural producers to obtain data associated with crop production, water quality protection, nutrient management, and water application…

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Equipment for Sale – Sealed Bids Due April 22, 2024

April 1 2024

The Lower Loup NRD is accepting sealed bids for excess equipment. Learn more here: Equipment for Sale

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Davis Creek Recreation Road Improvement – BID INFORMATION

March 14 2024

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District will be receiving sealed bids for road improvements at Davis Creek Recreation area in Valley County. Planned work includes grading, paving, and drainage improvements. Plans, Specifications, and Bid Documents can be downloaded at the following…

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HELP WANTED – TREE PLANTERS

March 14 2024

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District is in need of tree planters to plant tree seedlings. No experience needed, will train. Positions available in Ord and Broken Bow. Needed immediately. Contact Lower Loup NRD, (308) 728-3221. EOE.

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HELP WANTED – SEASONAL:

March 13 2024

Lower Loup NRD (LLNRD) seeks Park Maintenance Worker through Sept 30; 2-4 hours daily Mon-Fri & most weekends. Duties include clean & maintain facilities at Davis Creek Recreation Area, including restrooms & shower house; collect campsite fees, oversee camping reservations/campsite…

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LLNRD Hosts 2024 Central Region Envirothon

March 1 2024

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District and Central Platte Natural Resources District hosted the Central Region Envirothon competition at Central Community College in Columbus on February 26th. Eight teams from four schools competed in the event, Loup City had four teams, St. Paul had two…

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Flow Meter Installation Requirement for Water Quantity Management Sub-Areas 18 & 20 – February 2024

February 21 2024

On January 25, 2024, the Lower Loup NRD Board of Directors voted to designate Water Management Areas 18 and 20 as Water Quantity Management Sub-Areas. In 2023, Areas 18 and 20 triggered the Lower Loup NRD’s Drought Management Plan’s Severe Drought Management Actions based on 1) the U.S.…

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Nitrate Vulnerability Model Aids Producers with Better Nutrient Management

February 9 2024

In February 2023, the Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors passed a rule to allow the Lower Loup NRD (LLNRD) to assess all agricultural fields within the District's three groundwater quality management areas annually for the purpose of locating potentially problematic sites.…

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Mud Creek Watershed and Flood Protection Operations Presentation

February 6 2024

A public meeting was held in Ansley on Feb. 5, 2024, to update the public about the Mud Creek Watershed and Flood Protection Operations plan. The meeting was hosted by JEO Consulting and the Lower Loup NRD.View the presentation here: Mud Creek WFPO Presentation from 2-5-24A Public Comment…

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LLNRD to Host 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count

January 31 2024

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A Year-round Systems Approach to Water and Nitrogen Management a Must for Optimal Economic Returns and Environmental Protection

January 31 2024

A year-round systems approach to water and nitrogen management will be the focus of a workshop on Feb. 8, 2024, at the Nance County Events Center at 406 North Ida Street in Fullerton from 10:30 am to1:30 pm. The event is free to attend and includes lunch. The event is being sponsored by…

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