Upcoming events
Board Meetings
Agenda can be found at https://lpnnrd.org/downloads/#board-and-committee
Meetings are held at LPNNRD Office – located at 1616 County Road 17, Wahoo – unless noted. For Zoom information, please call the LPNNRD at 402-443-4675. All meetings are open to the public.
Monday, February 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 9 – time and location TBD
Monday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Committee Meetings
Agenda can be found at https://lpnnrd.org/downloads/#board-and-committee
Meetings are held at LPNNRD Office, located at 1616 County Road 17, Wahoo, unless noted. For Zoom information, please call the LPNNRD at 402-443-4675.
Projects
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
Operations
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Water
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Executive
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Events
Coffee, Lakeside: Cold Stratification
February 12 at 10 a.m.
LPNNRD Office, 1616 County Road 17, Wahoo
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Nitrogen Certification Class
February 17 at 10 a.m.
Columbus Public Library
2500 14th St., Suite 2, Columbus
Nitrogen Certification Class
February 25 at 1 p.m.
Lindsay Town Hall,
121 Pine Street, Lindsay
Nitrogen Certification Class
March 10 at 6 p.m.
Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center
1071 County Road G, Ithaca
Special Meetings & Hearings
Public Notice for Groundwater Management Plan
Monday, March 9 at 11 a.m.
LPNNRD Office
Request for Proposals/
Resumes
Accepting Resumes for Assistant Water Resources Manager
Full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package. The position is responsible for assisting with carrying out the District’s Water Department goals and objectives, administering water management plans, research and development of water management policies, and analyzing and presenting technical information to stakeholders.
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ABOUT US
The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District covers 28 communities and approximately 1,031,000 acres of land in east-central Nebraska. The district’s population is roughly 60,000, almost equally divided between urban and rural residents.
The district encompasses land that drains into a stretch of the Platte River from south of Columbus to Ashland. Approximately 70 miles of the river flow directly through or border the district. It is our mission to ensure responsible and sustainable use of the natural resources within our district’s borders.
CONSERVATION TREE PROGRAM
The Tree Planting Program is one of the most visible and popular of the NRD’s programs. Tree orders can now be placed online! For available species, please visit the Forestry page or call the NRD at 402-443-4675.
WHAT WE DO
Conservation
• Water
• Rural Water Systems
• Forestry and Wildlife
• Watersheds and Flood Damage Reduction
• Programs
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Education
Read about educational events, presentations and workshops.
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Recreation
The Lower Platte North NRD has several recreation areas to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing and more.
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Forms & Permits
Access all Lower Platte North NRD forms and permits here