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.

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    Upcoming Events

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    2024 Conservation Award Nominations Application Deadline
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    Annually, the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District recognizes individuals, groups or organizations that have made a significant impact in the protection and enhancement of the natural resources of Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux Counties through education or the implementation of conservation practices. , ...
    Tree Orders Accepted
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    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. Each year, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) help landowners plant , ...
    District Poster Contest Deadline
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    The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts along with Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts provide kindergarten through 12-grade students with an opportunity to share their thoughts about soil, water and related natural resource issues. Theme for the 2025 Stewardship Week: “Home is Where the Habitat is.” this th , ...
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    Regular Board Meeting
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday November 14, 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 inspect , ...
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    Chadron Community Recycling
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    Chadron Community Recycling When: Every 3rd Saturday of the month. 9am-noon Where: Nebraska Bank Parking Lot 205 W 3rd St, Chadron Here’s what is recyclable, please sort accordingly: *Glass bottles & jars – bring them in BOXES – keep lids separate *Steel & tin cans – crushed is ok *Aluminum ca , ...
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    • Conservation Tip!!

      Weekly Conservation Tip!! Visit https://unwnrd.org/ for more information Click the Links below to see the post on social media: Facebook Twitter  

    • Regular Board Meeting

      The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday November 14, 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 […]

    • Weekly Conservation Tip!

      Weekly Conservation Tip!! Visit https://unwnrd.org/ for more information Click the Links below to see the post on social media: Facebook Twitter

    • Weekly Conservation Tip

      Weekly Conservation Tip!! Visit https://unwnrd.org/ for more information

    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.

     

    No positions currently 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.