History

Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) formed by the Nebraska Legislature

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Conservation Tree Sales Began

Over 3.5 million sold in Central Platte NRD

Irrigation Run-Off Rules & Regulations Implemented

Master Plan developed for the NRD's land, water & other natural resources

Groundwater Demonstration Project Began

Worked with producers on 400+ sites to research best management practices and techniques.

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Implemented the first Ground Water Management Plan

Implemented CPNRD's Erosion & Sediment Control Plan

Water Well Permit Program Developed

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Central Platte NRD's Instream Flow Rights Approved

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Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Implemented

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Frontier County petitioned and was added back into the Central Platte NRD.

Prescribed Fire Program was Implemented.

The NRD has conducted 258 burns totaling 40,629 acres.

COHYST

Cooperative Hydrology Study Began

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Certified Irrigated Acres

Central Platte NRD certified all irrigated acres in the District from 2006 - 2014.

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The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources Designated parts of CPNRD Over and Fully Appropriated

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CPNRD's Water Bank was initiated- the first Water Bank established in Nebraska

Hazard Mitigation Plan Developed

The Plan helps communities during natural disasters.

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Lyndon Vogt took over as General Manager

Vogt replaced Ron Bishop who was CPNRD's manager from 1972-2013.