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WELCOME TO THE LOWER REPUBLICAN NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
The Lower Republican Natural Resources District emcompasses south central Nebraska's Republican River Basin, including Furnas, Harlan, Franklin, most of Webster and part of Nuckolls counties. It is our job to protect, preserve and develop Nebraska's natural resources within the region.

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Friday, October 30, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING OF THE LOWER REPUBLICAN NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT

The Lower Republican NRD Board of Directors hereby provides public notice that the regular monthly public meeting of the Lower Republican NRD will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM in the Lower Republican NRD Meeting Room, 30 North John Street, Alma, NE.

An agenda of the meeting is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the LRNRD office, on the front door of the NRCS offices, and at the following website: www.lrnrd.org.

Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services necessary for participation by contacting the Lower Republican NRD office, 30 John Street, Alma, NE, telephone (308) 928-2182 or e-mail mgoebel@lrnrd.org.

Nebraska Open Meetings Act 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

REGARDING THE REPUBLICAN RIVER BASIN-WIDE PLAN

JOINTLY DEVELOPED BY THE REPUBLICAN RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICTS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENT

The Upper Republican Natural Resources District (NRD), Middle Republican NRD, Lower Republican NRD, Tri-Basin NRD, and the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) hereby provide notice that a public meeting related to the Republican River Basin-Wide Plan will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time (12:00 p.m. Mountain Time). The meeting will take place at the offices of Lower Republican NRD, 30 S John St, Alma, NE. There will be an option to participate virtually, via Zoom. Please register at the following address for virtual participation: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ugir0-3-QniqQNX9KbHUzQ

According to the Basin-Wide Plan, the Republican River Basin NRDs and DWEE will annually discuss the progress being made toward achieving the goals and objectives of the plan and exchange information on water supplies and uses in the basin.

In the event of inclement weather, the meeting may be postponed. If DWEE and the NRDs decide to postpone the meeting due to inclement weather, it will be rescheduled to a later date. An announcement of the postponement will be broadcast on the radio (880 AM KRVN) and posted on the basin-wide plan’s website (rrbwp.nebraska.gov).

The public is invited to attend this annual meeting in person or virtually via Zoom. There will be a public comment period toward the end of the meeting.

Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services necessary for participation by contacting Stefan Remund at the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, 245 Fallbrook Boulevard, Suite 201, Lincoln, NE 68521-6729, telephone (531) 893-0381 or e-mail stefan.remund@nebraska.gov before 5pm Central Time Friday, November 13, 2026.

 

Upcoming Events

11 Nov
Veteran's Day - Office Open
Date 11.11.2026
12 Nov
LRNRD Board Meeting
11.12.2026 1:30 pm