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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Press Releases

  • Regular UNWNRD Board Directors Meeting

    budget hearing notice 2023 The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, on Thursday September 14, 2023 immediately following the 9:00 am Budget Hearing and the Special Hearing to set the Final Tax Request at the UNWNRD Office, 430 East 2nd Street, Chadron, NE. An agenda of the matter to […]

  • UNWNRD Announces 2023 Amateur Photo Contest Winners

    The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) held the fourth annual Amateur Photo Contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents of the District encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties.  The UNWNRD received nearly 600 photos this year of all aspects of natural resources including agriculture, recreation, wildlife, nature and […]

  • Regular UNWNRD Board of Directors Meeting

    The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday July 13, 2023 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 […]

  • May Regular Board Meeting

    The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday May 11, 2023 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 […]

We’re Hiring!

The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resource District is hiring for a Conservation Programs Specialist. The position is full time. Job duties include chemigation permits and inspections, planning education outreach events, and managing social media pages. 

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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.

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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 ‘About Us’ page.

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