Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District
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Information & Education
Text Box: The NRD is committed to informing and educating others on the natural resources of our state. To attain this goal, the NRD participates in and/or sponsors several ongoing programs: Work with area teachers and schools to provide tree planting and conservation activities for students. College scholarship of $300 offered to a graduating senior living within the district, who will be majoring in a natural resources related field. Nebraska Range Youth Camp: scholarships offered to local area high school students. NRD newsletter is printed on a quarterly basis with a mailing list of over 1,000. MNNRD Farm & Ranch Conservation Award recognizes an outstanding cooperator from the district each year. MNNRD Grassland and Tree Planter Award recognizes an outstanding cooperator on alternating years. Nature Festivals: The NRD sponsors the Groundwater Festival in Grand Island, and conducts water & conservation fairs on a local basis (Nature Rama). The MNNRD has two real time weather stations. One located south of Merritt Reservoir and the other located north of Sparks. Ranch Expo: The MNNRD along with the Upper Elkhorn NRD staff a promotional tent. Will make presentations on various issues to groups when requested.

7th Grade Tree Day 2006 with

Julie Dewing of Valentine

Niobrara Council Day Camp 2006 Aquatic Insects Lesson

Woodlake School 2006

Non-Point Source Pollution Classroom Demonstration

Nature Rama 2006

Skulls and Skins Display

Presented by NGPC