Central Platte Natural Resources District

Central Platte Natural Resources District Central Platte NRD's mission is to wisely conserve, manage & enhance the water, soil, range & wildlife from Gothenburg to Columbus. Responsibilities:
1.

Central Platte NRD is one of 23 Natural Resources Districts in Nebraska. It lies in the south central part of Nebraska, straddling the Platte River. There are 2,136,304 acres in the district. CPNRD extends for 175 miles from the Lincoln-Dawson Co. line on the west near Gothenburg, to Hwy 81 on the east near Columbus. Soil conservation and erosion control.
2. Flood prevention, control/ channel re

ctification.
3. Drainage.
4. Groundwater, surface water & water supply. 5. Water quality, pollution control, solid waste disposal & sanitary drainage.
6. Fish and wildlife habitat.
7. Forestry management.
8. Recreation and parks.
9. Range management. Eleven counties have land in CPNRD. All of Dawson and parts of Frontier, Custer, Buffalo, Howard, Hall, Nance, Merrick, Hamilton, Platte, Polk.
2010 Census population of CPNRD was 137,966. First Class- Grand Island, Kearney, Lexington. Second Class- Cozad, Gothenburg, Central City, Gibbon, Wood River, Shelton, Elm Creek. Villages- Doniphan, Cairo, Overton, Alda, Silver Creek, Duncan, Clarks, Chapman, Amherst, Sumner, Riverdale, Farnam, Hordville, Oconto, Miller, Eddyville, Eustis.

We are saddened to share the passing of Milt Moravek, former assistant manager of the Central Platte NRD.Milt dedicated ...
08/21/2026

We are saddened to share the passing of Milt Moravek, former assistant manager of the Central Platte NRD.

Milt dedicated more than 40 years of his career to protecting Nebraska’s natural resources, serving as CPNRD’s assistant manager from 1972 until his retirement in 2013. His career also included work with the Mid-Platte Valley Watershed, Soil & Water Conservation District, Soil Conservation Service and Nebraska Department of Roads.

Milt leaves a lasting legacy of service to Nebraska’s natural resources and to the people who had the privilege of working alongside him. He will be remembered and deeply missed.

Visitation will be held:
Wednesday, August 26
5:00–7:00 p.m.
All Faiths Funeral Home
2929 S Locust Street in Grand Island
A private burial will be held.

08/06/2026
Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop and livestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshoot...
08/06/2026

Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop and livestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability.

Hosted on August 6, 13, and 20 at 12:30 a.m. ET, attend any Shop Talk that meets your interest and availability. This registration link signs you up for the whole series:

Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop and livestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability. In each Shop Talk, a producer kicks off the conversation by pitching a questio...

07/16/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲!

The Thirty Mile Canal is marking its 100th anniversary, while Thirty Mile Irrigation District Manager Jim Harris is celebrating 50 years of service. Learn how local leadership, the partnership between TMID and CPNRD, and recent irrigation-efficiency improvements are helping carry this important water system into its second century.

Read the full story: https://www.cpnrd.org/thirty-mile-canal-marks-100-years-manager-jim-harris-celebrates-50-years-of-service/

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the Central Platte NRD extends warm wishes for ...
07/04/2026

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the Central Platte NRD extends warm wishes for a safe and enjoyable Independence Day to you and your loved ones.

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215 Kaufman Avenue
Grand Island, NE
68803

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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