Board Meeting

North Platte Natural Resources District, 100547 Airport Rd, Scottsbluff, NE 69363, USA

Valentine's Day

Office Closed

World Wildlife Day

Today is World Wildlife Day!Fact 1. This day creates awareness about the extinction of animals, which is due to habitat loss from deforestation and pollution and excessive hunting. Awareness creates conservation of habitats and more responsible hunting practices. Click ......More

Today is World Wildlife Day!Fact 1. This day creates awareness about the extinction of animals, which is due to habitat loss from deforestation and pollution and excessive hunting. Awareness creates conservation of habitats and more responsible hunting practices. Click here https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/more-find-out/special-events/world-wildlife-day/ to learn more! Fact 2. The North Platte NRD sells trees to promote wildlife habitat! They are only $1 or $2 per tree and they will even plant them for you for $1 per tree! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/tree-planting/ to learn more! Activity 1. Contact the NRD today at (308) 632- 2749 to plant your tree to promote wildlife habitat! Activity 2. Enter the World Wildlife Day photo competition between January 14 and February 13! Click here https://cites.org/eng/WWD2017_photo_competition_call_for_entries_14012016 for full details!

Groundwater Awareness Week

This week is Groundwater Awareness Week! Fact 1. Groundwater is mostly used for drinking and some irrigation, and the North Platte NRD protects this fragile resource from pollutants such as nitrates. Click here ......More

This week is Groundwater Awareness Week! Fact 1. Groundwater is mostly used for drinking and some irrigation, and the North Platte NRD protects this fragile resource from pollutants such as nitrates. Click here http://www.npnrd.org/water-management/lisco%C2%ADoshkosh%C2%ADlewellen.html to find out more information!  Fact 2. Groundwater fills cracks in soil, rocks, and sand. This moisture then seeps down into the water table, which replenishes the groundwater supply!  Activity 1. How much do you know about groundwater? Click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWsditWBzczi1x0qAKbcJGm9N86wcW9feMWYyYyrqABIjGYw/viewform?usp=sf_link to take the quiz!  Activity 2. Test your drinking water with the water testing kit today! Stop in to the NRD and get yours today!  Click here https://quenchonline.com/top-5-fun-facts-about-groundwater-for-national-groundwater-awareness-week/ for other fun facts about groundwater! http://www.drinktap.org/events.aspx

National Plant a Flower Day

Today is National Plant a Flower Day!Fact 1. Planting resistant and native flowers attracts pollinators and butterflies! For tips on how to do this, click here http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications Fact 2. To have healthy flowers, ......More

Today is National Plant a Flower Day!Fact 1. Planting resistant and native flowers attracts pollinators and butterflies! For tips on how to do this, click here http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications Fact 2. To have healthy flowers, you need to minimize the number of weeds. Contact the NRD staff at 308-632-2749 for recommendations for weed control!Activity1. Plant a native flower today! Click here http://gozinnia.com/blog/2016/2/18/nebraska-wildflowers for a list of native species in the area. Activity 2. Plant a flowering tree or shrub from the NRD! Click here http://www.npnrd.org/programs/tree-planting/trees-and-shrubs-descriptions.html for a list of trees offered! https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-plant-a-flower-day-march-12/ https://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Gardening/Archives/2010/Plant-A-Flower-Day.aspx

Board Meeting

North Platte Natural Resources District, 100547 Airport Rd, Scottsbluff, NE 69363, USA

International Day of Action for Rivers

Today is International Day of Action for Rivers!Fact 1. The North Platte NRD has implemented water management programs. Click here http://www.npnrd.org/water-management/integrated-management-plan.html and here http://www.npnrd.org/water-management/western-water-use-mana......More

Today is International Day of Action for Rivers!Fact 1. The North Platte NRD has implemented water management programs. Click here http://www.npnrd.org/water-management/integrated-management-plan.html and here http://www.npnrd.org/water-management/western-water-use-management-model.html to learn about them! Fact 2. The North Platte NRD uses many different types of technology to monitor water in the district. Click here http://www.npnrd.org/water-management/water-monitoring.html to learn more about the technologies!Activity 1. Take a walk along the North Platte River and pick up any trash you see!

National Learn About Butterflies Day

Today is National Learn About Butterflies Day!Fact 1. Butterflies taste with their feet! When they find something they want to eat, a tube uncurls from their mouth and they suck up the liquid from the plant. This makes them an important pollinator! Fact 2. Want to learn......More

Today is National Learn About Butterflies Day!Fact 1. Butterflies taste with their feet! When they find something they want to eat, a tube uncurls from their mouth and they suck up the liquid from the plant. This makes them an important pollinator! Fact 2. Want to learn more about butterflies? Click here http://www.npnrd.org/education/outdoor-classroom.html to learn of ways the NRD can assist you in building an outdoor classroom complete with butterfly houses!Activity 1. Butterflies and their homes are in danger from deforestation and the use of pesticides. Become a butterfly hero today by clicking here http://www.nwf.org/Butterfly-Heroes/Pledge.aspx Activity 2. Click here http://www.nwf.org/kids/family-fun/outdoor-activities/make-a-butterfly-garden.aspx to learn ways to attract butterflies to you so you can learn all about them!