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.
Lake Wanahoo NRD Recreation Area
Lake Wanahoo NRD Recreation Area
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.
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
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Pay rural water bill
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Upcoming events
Board Meeting
The LPNNRD Board of Directors November Meeting has been rescheduled to:
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 3:45 p.m.
*Please Note: The November LPNNRD Board of Directors Meeting will take place in Newman Grove, NE. There will be a special presentation from Newman Grove High School students participating in the Shell Creek Watershed Monitoring Program at 3:15 p.m.
December 9, 2019 1:30 p.m.
Committee Meetings
Water
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:30 a.m.
Projects
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Operations
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Executive
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Committee Meetings
Water
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:30 a.m.
Projects
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Operations
Thursday, October 03, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 31, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Executive
Thursday, October 03, 2019 10:30 a.m.
*Please note this meeting will take place at a later time than usual.
Thursday, October 31, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Committee Meetings
Water
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:30 a.m.
Projects
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Operations
Thursday, October 03, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 31, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Executive
Thursday, October 03, 2019 10:30 a.m.
*Please note this meeting will take place at a later time than usual.
Thursday, October 31, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Special Meetings & Hearings
TBD
Board Meeting
June 10, 2019 6:00 p.m.
July 8, 2019 6:00 p.m.
August 12, 2019 6:00 p.m.
September 9, 2019 6:00 p.m.
October 14, 2019 6:00 p.m.
November 11, 2019 4:00 p.m.
December 9, 2019 1:30 p.m.
Committee Meetings
Water
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 5:00 p.m.
Projects
Thursday, June 27, 2019 7:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 01, 2019 7:30 a.m.
Operations
Thursday, June 27, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 01, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Executive
Thursday, June 27, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 01, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Special Meetings & Hearings
TBA