The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) is in the process of updating its Ground Water Management Plan (GWMP)—a strategic document that outlines long-term goals, strategies, and actions to maintain and protect ground water quality and quantity throughout the district.

In accordance with Nebraska law, every NRD must maintain an active GWMP. LPSNRD’s current plan, originally developed in 1995, is being revised to incorporate decades of new data, updated ground water modeling, and modern challenges such as drought, emerging contaminants, and increased demand on water resources.

Why This Matters
Clean, accessible ground water is essential to daily life. It supports drinking water supplies, irrigation, industry, recreation, and healthy ecosystems. The GWMP helps guide how we monitor, protect, and manage this resource for future generations. Topics addressed in the plan include:

• Ground water contamination and public health concerns
• Water supply levels and economic impacts
• Recreational water uses and environmental health

Community Input
In June 2025, LPSNRD hosted four public open house meetings to gather community feedback. These meetings gave constituents a chance to learn about the plan and share thoughts on water quality, quantity, and sustainability.

If you were unable to attend, we still want to hear from you!

Take our Ground Water Management Survey by June 27:
https://hdr.jotform.com/team/public/lpsnrd-gwmp

Meeting Materials
Want to learn more? View the handouts and presentation boards shared at the meetings:

GWMP Public Meeting Handout (PDF)

GWMP Informational Boards (PDF)

For questions or comments, please contact:
Dick Ehrman, Water Resources Coordinator
dehrman@lpsnrd.org
402-476-2729