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The Upper Republican Natural Resources District preserves and protects groundwater and other natural resources in a three-county region of Southwest Nebraska. The District uses its groundwater-management authorities to sustain the region’s strong, agricultural-based economy over the long term so future generations can enjoy the quality of life that exists within the District. The URNRD also works closely with the State of Nebraska and other NRDs to implement and operate projects that maintain compliance with an interstate water compact, the Republican River Compact.

 

Upper Republican Natural Resources District

NRD News & Events

Sat, 09/27/2025
The Upper Republican NRD is accepting applications until Nov. 15 for a program that pays farmers $10-$15 acre if they reduce nitrogen applications by at least 15% or 40lbs/acre in 2026.The same program was offered statewide last year and paid for by the State of Nebraska. No...
Thu, 09/11/2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska – During Husker Harvest Days this morning, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) recognized three individuals, who will be inducted into the NRD Hall of Fame later this month.“Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts involve many dedicate...

Regional/National Water News

07/07/2025
The Bureau of Reclamation is announcing $33.5 million for 14 projects to improve drought resiliency through water treatment, new or improved infrastructure, and implementation of new water management tools and technology . The projects are located in California, Nebraska,...Read more
06/13/2024
After decades of local inaction, Kansas lawmakers are pushing for big changes in irrigation. BY: KEVIN HARDY AND ALLISON KITE - THURSDAY JUNE 13, 2024 JETMORE, Kan. — An inch or two of corn peeks out of the dirt, just enough to reveal long rows forming over the horizon...Read more