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About Natural Resources Districts
What is a Natural Resources District (NRD)?
A Natural Resources District is the multi-purpose, local unit of Nebraska Government for management, development, and protection of the soil and water resources found in that NRD. The map below shows the Natural Resources Districts for the State of Nebraska. To view information regarding other NRDs click on that NRD Name on the map below. The NRD is governed by an elected Board of Directors. Directors are elected by subdistrict to serve four year terms on the board. Click here to view the Subdistrict map.
The purpose of natural resources districts, shall be to develop and execute, through the exercise of powers and authorities granted by law, plans, facilities, works and programs related to:
- Erosion prevention and control
- Prevention of damages from flood water & sediment
- Flood prevention and control
- Water supply for any beneficial use
- Development, management, utilization & conservation of ground water and surface water
- Pollution control
- Solid waste disposal & sanitary drainage
- Drainage improvement & channel rectification
- Development & management of fish & wildlife habitat
- Development & management of recreational & park facilities
- Forestry & range management
Nebr. Rev. Statutes
Section 2-3229
Where is the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District?
The Lower Platte South NRD is located:
3125 Portia Street
P.O. Box #83581
Lincoln, NE 68501-3581
Phone: (402) 476-2729
Fax: (402) 476-6454
E-mail: LPSNRD.orgThe office is located approximately one block east of the corner of 14th and Adams Streets in the Belmont area. We are directly north the fire station located at the corner of Adams and Portia Streets. Click here to view a directional map to the Lower Platte South NRD Office.
More Information About NRDs:
Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts were created by the Nebraska Legislature and began serving the people of the state in 1972. The legislature combined 154 special purpose resources management entities, including county soil and water conservation districts, drainage districts, and watershed boards into 24 NRDs. In 1989, this number was reduced to 23 NRDs through a merger of the Papio NRD and the Middle Missouri Tributaries NRD. These districts are unique to Nebraska. No other state has a system for managing its natural resources identical to our NRDs.
NRDs are local government units with broad responsibilities to protect and enhance our state's natural resources. Major Nebraska river basins form the boundaries enabling the NRDs to respond best to local needs.
Elected boards govern districts. Much of the funding for resource management programs and projects comes from property taxes amounting to approximately one percent of total property taxes in the area serviced by the district. Besides overseeing the administration of these programs, Boards also develop their own annual budget.
Partnerships built between NRDs and other resources management agencies, both state and federal, have strengthened the overall conservation effort. Nebraska's Department of Natural Resources, Game and Parks Commission and Department of Environmental Quality work closely with natural resources districts. Our federal government partners often include the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Services Agency (FSA). Others such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fish and Wildlife Service and National Parks Service also help NRDs effectively address local needs.
