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 Photo Contest

    Photos can be submitted until July 1st, 2025

    Photos MUST be submitted to Kylen by emailing armstrong@unwnrd.org

    Click the button below for more information!

    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!

    Email Subscription

    Upper Niobrara White NRD offers emails subscription for those desiring information reguarding the district. By providing your name and email address you will join the emailing list. Some of the informtion can include but not limited to: –> Conservation Programs –> Cost Share information –> Tree Sales –> Producer Spotlight –> Picture Contest –> Educational material

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    Upcoming Events

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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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    Conservation Festival – Chadron State Park
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    Each year the UWNRD hosts an educational day for fifth grade students in the district. The festival is typically planned for the first Tuesday in May. Students have the opportunity to visit different presenters who set up hands-on stations to teach about conservation. This event will take place at Chadron State Park on , ...
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    Board Meeting
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday May 8, 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 inspection , ...
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    NRD Office Closed
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    The UNWNRD office will be closed for the holiday , ...
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    Chemigation Permits DUE!!
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    Chemigation Permits are due to the NRD office by June 1st, 2025.  Please reach out with any questions! , ...
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    Press Releases

    • Public Notice

      The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 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 inspection […]

    • 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 […]

    NRD Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

    Our organization is built of enthusiastic and passionate employees focused on creating a healthy, thriving natural environment. Interested in leaning more? Contact us today.

     

    Conservation Prog. Asst. Position is open

    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.

    To learn more about Nebraska’s NRDs, please see the ‘Links’ page.

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