We get it. You take the Papio NRD for granted. But we’re OK with that. It’s hard not to because we do SO much. Who knew?
The Papio NRD Board of Directors has named four of its upcoming flood reduction reservoirs and recreation areas that will be located … Continue reading Papio NRD Names New Reservoirs & Recreation Areas
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The MoPac Trail near Springfield, from Buffalo Road to Riha Road, will close on Monday, March 10th. The Papio NRD is working … Continue reading MoPac Trail Near Springfield to Temporarily Close
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The Papio NRD Board of Directors is proposing names for its four new flood reduction reservoirs and recreation areas. The projects will … Continue reading Papio NRD Proposes Names for Dam Sites & Rec Areas
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Today we shine the spotlight on Lori Laster, our stormwater management engineer. She plays a crucial role in helping our communities, individuals, … Continue reading Lori Laster – Employee Spotlight
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The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board of Directors welcomed three new members and three returning incumbents at last night’s board meeting. … Continue reading New Papio NRD Board Members Sworn In
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THIS is 70 collective years of service to constituents of the Papio NRD – working together to protect natural resources across the … Continue reading 70 Collective Years of Service to Our Constituents
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Great for Windbreaks, Wildlife Habit, and Living Snow Fences The Papio NRD is accepting orders for tree and shrub seedlings. Through the … Continue reading Tree & Shrub Seedlings Available to Order
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The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board of Directors will see three new faces following the 2024 General Election. Rodney Storm, former … Continue reading Three New Members Elected to Papio NRD Board
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UPDATE: 11/7/24 The drinking water notice issued by the Village of Pender and the Papio NRD for customers of the Thurston County … Continue reading Drinking Water Notice for Thurston County Rural Water System
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The Papio NRD will close all river access parks to the Elkhorn and Platte rivers for the season on November 1st. The … Continue reading River Access Parks to Close Friday for Season
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UPDATE: 10/29/24 Both the Papio NRD and City of Dakota City have lifted the drinking water boil notice for the Dakota County … Continue reading Water Boil Notice for Dakota County Rural Water
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More than 600 high school students from 30 area schools competed in the Northeast Area Land Judging Competition on Wednesday, October 2nd, … Continue reading Papio NRD Hosts North East Land Judging Competition
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The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board of Directors has selected a new Director to fill the board’s Subdistrict 10 vacancy. The … Continue reading New Director Fills Vacancy on Papio NRD Board
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Papillion Creek Watershed Project Improvement Plan Approved Plan to provide environmental and safety benefits to eastern Nebraska communities LINCOLN, Nebraska – … Continue reading Residents in Eastern NE to See Increased Environmental & Safety Benefits
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We saw a drought snapping amount of rain this past spring and with that we saw a dramatic amount of topsoil erosion. … Continue reading Cost Share Available for Soil Erosion Mitigation
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At its September 12th meeting, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (Papio NRD) Board of Directors voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 general operating budget that includes … Continue reading Papio NRD Board Decreases Property Tax Levy – Lowest in 25 Years
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Today we shine the spotlight on Tsolmon Peters, our IT Support Technician, who keeps our technology and computers in tip top shape. … Continue reading Tsolmon Peters – Employee Spotlight
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Campers rejoice! All RV and camping sites at Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31st, following … Continue reading Elkhorn Crossing Campsites to Open Saturday – RV Site Upgrades Complete
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While driving around Washington county recently, you may have noticed how dangerous some of our four-way rural intersections have become due to … Continue reading Making Rural Intersections Safer Through Conservation Efforts
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Today we shine the spotlight on long-time Papio NRD-er Terry Schumacher. Where did you grow up? On a farm, south of Kennard, … Continue reading Terry Schumacher – Employee Spotlight
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BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER SOUGHT FOR PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT #10 Notice is hereby given by the Papio-Missouri River Natural … Continue reading Papio NRD Board of Directors Vacancy
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Today was a big day for trail users! The Papio NRD, local government agencies, and recreation enthusiasts celebrated the grand opening of … Continue reading Platte River Bridge Trail Grand Opening
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The Papio NRD Board of Directors voted to decrease the water level that determines the temporary closure of the Elkhorn River Access … Continue reading Water Level Decreases for Closure of Elkhorn River Access Sites
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At its July 11, 2024, meeting, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board of Directors elected officers to serve the District for … Continue reading Papio NRD Board Elects Officers
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Today we shine the spotlight on Tami Tipton – a really cool “chick.” Where did you grow up? I grew up in … Continue reading Tami Tipton – Employee Spotlight
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Several crabapple trees recently found a new home and the crew that planted them in the heat and among blood-thirsty mosquitoes was … Continue reading Nebraska State Park Replaces Trees through Papio NRD Grant Program
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The Papio NRD received water quality lab test results today that indicate no E. coli in Washington County Rural Water Systems #1 … Continue reading Water Safe to Drink: Washington County Rural Water Systems
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Today we shine the spotlight on Julie Graham, Papio NRD’s accounting assistant extraordinaire. Where did you grow up? Curtis, NE – out … Continue reading Julie Graham – Employee Spotlight
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Notice of Explanation of Proposed Activity in a Floodplain To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals This is to give notices that … Continue reading Notice of Explanation of Proposed Activity in a Floodplain
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Today we shine the spotlight on Jon Hansen, a Burt County guy through and through. Where did you grow up? Tekamah, Nebraska … Continue reading Jon Hansen – Employee Spotlight
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Papio NRD crews are busy assessing the District’s levees, structures, and parks and trails for damage after Tuesday’s flooding in the Omaha … Continue reading Papio NRD Crews Busy Assessing Flood Damage
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Time to declutter! Recycle your old TVs, radios, and other electronics for free. The Papio NRD and Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D Council’s … Continue reading Free Electronic Waste Recycling Collections This Month
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They may just look like big pipes, but they have a very important job – to help protect you from flooding. What … Continue reading What’s a Spillway…and Why Should You Care?
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High river flows occasionally force the Papio NRD to temporarily close the river access sites for safety purposes. Park closures for Elkhorn … Continue reading River Access Sites: Open or Closed? Check Here!
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Coming to Chalco Hills Recreation Area? Our new interactive park map not only enables you to explore and navigate all the amenities … Continue reading Interactive Map of Chalco Hills Now Available
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The Papio NRD will open the Elkhorn and Platte River access sites for the season on April 1st. The access sites include: … Continue reading Papio NRD River Access Sites to Open April 1
Read MORENotice is hereby given of the following Papio NRD meeting(s) which will be held at the Natural Resources Center, 8901 S. 154th Street, Omaha, NE unless otherwise noted:
An agenda for such meeting(s) shall be kept current and readily available for public inspection at the District's principal office during normal business hours.