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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    NRD Office Closed

    NRD Office Closed
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    The UNWNRD office will be closed for the holiday , ...
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    Area Range Judging Contest

    Area Range Judging Contest
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    Range Judging is a high school competition that challenges students to gain a better understanding of Nebraska rangelands which makes up half of the State’s land area. Range judging enables each participant to learn how to recognize range plants, range sites and the need for proper grazing practices. This Contest , ...
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    Regular Board Meeting

    Regular Board Meeting
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday September 12, 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 inspec , ...

    Budget Hearing

    Budget Hearing
    9:00 am - 9:30 am
    The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and levy hearing starting at 9 a.m. on September 12, 2024.  This will take place during the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District Regular Board Meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday September 12, 2024 at the UNWNRD Office, 430 East 2nd Street, Chadron NE. Persons wishing to partic , ...
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    Chadron Community Recycling

    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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    NRDs 2024 Annual Conference

    NRDs 2024 Annual Conference
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    Members from all 23 Nebraska NRD’s board of directors and staff attend the annual conference. Attendees engage in breakout sessions where they can learn new information to better serve their district. An agenda full of informative news on current issues, and educational training workshops, proven to be beneficial , ...
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    NRDs 2024 Annual Conference

    NRDs 2024 Annual Conference
    All Day
    Members from all 23 Nebraska NRD’s board of directors and staff attend the annual conference. Attendees engage in breakout sessions where they can learn new information to better serve their district. An agenda full of informative news on current issues, and educational training workshops, proven to be beneficial , ...
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    NRDs 2024 Annual Conference

    NRDs 2024 Annual Conference
    All Day
    Members from all 23 Nebraska NRD’s board of directors and staff attend the annual conference. Attendees engage in breakout sessions where they can learn new information to better serve their district. An agenda full of informative news on current issues, and educational training workshops, proven to be beneficial , ...

    State Range Judging Contest

    State Range Judging Contest
    All Day
    Range Judging is a high school competition that challenges students to gain a better understanding of Nebraska rangelands which makes up half of the State’s land area. Range judging enables each participant to learn how to recognize range plants, range sites and the need for proper grazing practices. This Contest is ho , ...
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    Press Releases

    • September 9, 2024 Crop Water Use Report

      September 9, 2024 Crop Water Use Report

    • Weekly Conservation Tip

      Unsubscribe to catalogs and magazines you don’t need! Over 100 million trees are cut down each year for catalogs and junk mail.

    • September 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda

      September 2024 Agenda The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, on Thursday September 12, 2024 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 be […]

    • September 3, 2024 Crop Water Use Report

      September 3, 2024 Crop Water Use Report

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

     

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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 Contact Us page.

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