Upper Niobrara White Natural Resource District

    Serving the citizens of Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and most of Sioux Counties. We are dedicated to the conservation of natural resources of Northwest Nebraska.

    2025 Tree Pick-up Dates & Information

    Rushville

    Date: Wednesday – April 9th, 2025

    Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

    Location: NRCS office – 110 North Main St.

    Alliance

    Date: Thursday – April 10th, 2025

    Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

    Location: NRCS office – 124 E. 24th St.

    Chadron

    Date: Friday – April 11th, 2025

    Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Location: NRD – 430 East 2nd St

    TREES MUST BE PAID BEFORE THEY ARE PACKAGES! 

    Trees can be picked up in Chadron starting April 11th and through the coming weeks! 

    Give UNWNRD a call prior to arrival to aid in packaging wait times! 

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    Upcoming Events

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    Board Meeting
    All Day
    The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday April 10, 2025 at the UNWNRD Office, 430 East 2nd Street, Chadron, NE. An agenda of the matter to be considered at such date, time, and place is kept continually current, and is available for public inspectio , ...
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    Stewardship Week
    All Day
    We are excited to unveil the theme for the 2025 Stewardship Week: “Home is Where the Habitat is.” This theme highlights the essential role of both natural and managed habitats in our conservation efforts. Join us from April 27th to May 4th, 2025, in recognizing the importance of these habitats year-round, as we work to , ...
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    Stewardship Week
    All Day
    We are excited to unveil the theme for the 2025 Stewardship Week: “Home is Where the Habitat is.” This theme highlights the essential role of both natural and managed habitats in our conservation efforts. Join us from April 27th to May 4th, 2025, in recognizing the importance of these habitats year-round, as we work to , ...
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    Stewardship Week
    All Day
    We are excited to unveil the theme for the 2025 Stewardship Week: “Home is Where the Habitat is.” This theme highlights the essential role of both natural and managed habitats in our conservation efforts. Join us from April 27th to May 4th, 2025, in recognizing the importance of these habitats year-round, as we work to , ...
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    Stewardship Week
    All Day
    We are excited to unveil the theme for the 2025 Stewardship Week: “Home is Where the Habitat is.” This theme highlights the essential role of both natural and managed habitats in our conservation efforts. Join us from April 27th to May 4th, 2025, in recognizing the importance of these habitats year-round, as we work to , ...
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    Press Releases

    • Public Notice

      The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2024 at the UNWNRD Office, 430 East 2nd Street, Chadron NE. An agenda of the matter to be considered at such date, time, and place is kept continually current, and is available for public inspection […]

    • Western Region Envirothon Results

      A total of six teams competed over seven environmental topics which include soils, aquatics, forestry, policy, wildlife, range and a current issue topic called the special topic question. This year’s current issue topic is Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change. The schools that competed were; Hay Springs, Mitchell, Sidney and […]

    • NRD Recognizes Outstanding Conservationists at Range Day Event

              The 2024 UNWNRD Conservation Award Winners are:   Conservation Award for Natural Resources Education:  David Carlson of Hay Springs, Nebraska Nominated by: Robin Foulk and Bryan Kahl, Chadron NRCS   Conservation Award for Wildlife Habitat & Outdoor Recreation:  Arlee and Betty Phillips of Hemingford, Nebraska Nominated by: Kelly Mildebrandt, Pheasants Forever […]

    • Public Notice

      The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 2:00 a.m. on Thursday January 23, 2025 at Chadron Middle School, 551 E 6th St, Chadron, NE.  An agenda of the matter to be considered at such date, time, and place is kept continually current, and is available for public inspection by appointment […]

    NRD Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

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    Plant Trees and Help Secure a Green Future

    Conservation Trees benefit both people and animals. They shade and shelter homes, reduce soil erosion, protect crops and livestock, provide food and cover for wildlife, buffer noise, provide valuable products and add beauty to our landscape.

    If you or your family has recently had a new addition born in the Upper Niobrara White NRD (Dawes, Box Butte, Sheridan or Northern Sioux counties), we would be happy to donate a tree seedling or shrub for you to plant in their honor. Call for species availability.

    Phone:
    (308) 432-6190
    Fax:
    (308) 432-6187
    Mailing Address:
    430 East Second Street
    Chadron, Nebraska 69337

    For specific contact information related to UNWNRD Board and Staff, please see the Contact Us page.

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