Upper Niobrara White NRD

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

Feb 22, 2023
March Regular Board Meeting
The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 9, 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 […]
Feb 17, 2023
Local Students Compete at Regional Envirothon
The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) coordinated the 2023 Western Regional Envirothon Contest on February 1, 2023. The contest was held at the Gordon City Hall with six schools from around the Western Panhandle participating; Alliance, Creek Valley, Hay Springs, Garden County, Gordon-Rushville, and Morrill-Mitchell. The Envirothon Contest is comprised of seven written […]
Feb 13, 2023
NRD to Allow Additional Wells in Southern Sheridan County
The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) Board of Directors voted to accept applications for 2023 to allow irrigation wells and additional irrigated acres in groundwater management sub-area 3, or southern Sheridan County, for the fifth year. In 2018, the UNWNRD Board of Directors began the process of amending the Groundwater Rules and Regulations […]
Feb 9, 2023
Rescheduled February UNWNRD Board of Directors Meeeting
As a result of the winter weather on February 9th, the regular board meeting of the UNWNRD has been postponed until February 14th, The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at the UNWNRD Office, 430 East 2nd Street, Chadron, NE. […]

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.

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