Little Blue River Basin Water Management Plan

10/30/2020

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 28, 2020 – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with landowners in the Big Sandy watershed to protect water quality. Funds are available to landowners within this watershed through the National Water Quality Initiative to install conservation practices that improve water quality.
Landowners interested in applying for conservation practice funds should contact the Thayer County NRCS office and complete an application by Nov. 20, 2020, to be eligible for funding.
This Initiative provides eligible landowners financial assistance to install conservation practices like cover crops, terraces, irrigation water management and buffer strips to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality in the Big Sandy Watershed located in portions of Thayer and Fillmore counties (see map).
The targeted watershed was identified with help from the Little Blue Natural Resources District and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. According to NRCS, targeting this watershed through the National Water Quality Initiative will strengthen the overall effort to improve water quality in impaired streams in Nebraska.
District Conservationist Janet Valasek said, “The conservation practices available through this initiative work to improve soil health and prevent erosion, keeping soil out of streams and improving water quality.”
Interested landowners and operators should check with the NRCS office in Hebron, Neb., by calling (402) 768-6520 ext. 3 to see if their farm or ranch is in the area eligible to receive Water Quality Initiative funding.

07/02/2020

Our Instream Weir Stabilization and Groundwater Recharge project is near completion over by Holstein. 4 of the 5 sites are shown.

03/10/2020

Got our 3 new edcuational signs up over at Crystal Lake. Thanks to Precision Signs & Graphics! They look awesome!
Hopefully the weather warms up soon and you can head on over to check them out.

12/05/2019

The Oxbow Reconnect project by Davenport and Ayr, is near completion. This oxbow by Davenport was cleaned out and reconnected with a new culvert, with a flap-gate, to the creek.

07/26/2019

Two FREE tickets for ! Comment favorite recreation area for your chance to win!

via ripl.com

06/19/2019

Do you own land in this area? You could be eligible for funding! This Initiative provides eligible landowners financial assistance to install conservation practices like cover crops, terraces, irrigation water management, and buffer strips to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality in the Big Sandy Watershed located in portions of Thayer and Fillmore counties (see map).

Deadline for application is July 19. Contact your local NRCS office for enrollment info!

LANDOWNERS IN BIG SANDY WATERSHED ELIGIBLE FOR WATER QUALITY FUNDING

Agricultural producers located in the eligible watershed have until July 19 to apply.

LINCOLN, Neb., June 17, 2019 - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is working with landowners in the Big Sandy watershed to protect water quality. Funds are available to landowners within this watershed through the Water Quality Initiative to install conservation practices that improve water quality. The deadline to sign up for these funds has been extended to July 19. Landowners interested in applying for conservation practice funds should visit their local NRCS office.

This Initiative provides eligible landowners financial assistance to install conservation practices like cover crops, terraces, irrigation water management, and buffer strips to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality in the Big Sandy Watershed located in portions of Thayer and Fillmore counties (see map).

The targeted watershed was identified with help from the Little Blue Natural Resources District and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. According to NRCS, targeting this watershed through the Water Quality Initiative will strengthen the overall effort to improve water quality in impaired streams in Nebraska.

District Conservationist Janet Valasek said, “The conservation practices available through this initiative work to improve soil health and prevent erosion, keeping soil out of streams and improving water quality.”

Interested landowners and operators should check with the local NRCS office to see if their farm or ranch is in the area eligible to receive Water Quality Initiative funding.

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05/21/2019

Exciting news for our residents!

04/21/2019

Test your knowledge!

This website provides information for citizens who participate in science-based management of Nebraska’s natural resources.

03/15/2019

Crystal Lake Recreation Area in near Ayr, Nebraska is CLOSED due to flooding. Please do not try to access until further notice. Roads going into the area are completely submerged by the Little Blue River. Drone footage to come later today!