to local soil and water management across the state. The Lower Republican NRD encompasses Furnas, Harlan, Franklin, the southern three quarters of Webster and the southwestern third of Nuckolls counties, approximately 1.5 million acres in all.  The entire District lies within the lower reaches of the Republican River watershed.

Funded primarily by a portion of property tax assessment, the LRNRD also receives federal cost-sharing, state grants, and special assessments.  Nearly 50% of the total budget goes to erosion control, 15% to recreation, and wildlife, 10% to flood control, 10% to water quality, 5% to water supply, 5% to general administration and 5% to information and education.

The District is governed by an elected board of 11 directors who serve four-year terms.  The directors file by subdistrict and are elected at-large through primary and general elections.

The program areas the LRNRD focuses on include: soil erosion prevention and soil conservation, ground and surface water, pollution control, improving wildlife habitat, flood prevention, forestry and range management, sediment control and recreational facilities.

The Lower Republican NRD headquarters is located at 30 North John Street, Alma, with the district providing secretaries to NRCS offices in Furnas, Harlan, Franklin, and Webster counties.