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, November 10 – Held at Newman Grove High School at 4:30 p.m.
Presentation with Shell Creek Watershed students prior to meeting
No Zoom option available
Monday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
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
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
Operations
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Water
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Executive
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Events
Coffee, Lakeside with LPNNRD Water Resources Department
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Clint Johannes Education Building
East side of Lake Wanahoo
November 15, 2025
Deadline for producers to apply for Nitrogen Reduction incentive
https://dnr.nebraska.gov/lb-1368-nitrogen-reduction-incentive-program
Special Meetings & Hearings
Request for Proposals/
Resumes
The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for the rehabilitation of jetties and trail system at Lake Wanahoo that were damaged in the May 2024 flood event. Due by 12:00 noon, November 7, 2025.
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District in Wahoo is hiring a Water Resources Technician. This is a full-time position with standard benefits package. Resumes are due in the office by noon on Friday, November 14, 2025 – 1616 County Road 17, Wahoo, NE 68066 or email egottschalk@lpnnrd.org
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