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, August 11, 2022 at 7 pm, in the Lower Republican NRD Meeting Room, 30 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 Shirlee Poyser, Lower Republican NRD office, 30 John Street, Alma, NE, telephone (308) 928-2182 or e-mail spoyser@lrnrd.org.

Nebraska Open Meetings Act

THE LOWER REPUBLICAN NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICTBOARD WORKSHOP, AUGUST 17, 2022 AT 10 A.M.

The Lower Republican NRD Board of Directors will be holding a board workshop on Wednesday, August 17^th, 2022, at 10am to discuss LRNRD Groundwater Rules and Regulations in the Lower Republican NRD Meeting Room, 30 John Street, Alma, NE.  Public is entitled to attend.  No comments will be allowed from the public. 

An agenda of the workshop is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the offices of the NRD and the District NRCS offices and at the following website: www.lrnrd.org. Please refer to the website and phone number listed below for further information.

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

PUBLIC MEETINGS HELD FOR TURKEY AND THOMPSON CREEK PROJECTS

The Lower Republican NRD along with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) held two public information open houses regarding the preparation of Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessments (EAs) for both the Turkey Creek watershed in Gosper and Furnas counties, and the Thompson Creek watershed in Franklin and Kearney counties.  More information can be found at these project-specific websites www.turkeycreek—lrnrd.org and www.thompsoncreek-lrnrd.org.

The Lower Republican NRD has received funding from NRCS to develop the Watershed Plan—EAs.  The purpose of the Watershed Plan—EAs is to find solutions to improve agricultural water management, provide flood prevention, and improve watershed protection. The goal is to establish a recommended Plan—EA for each watershed through an assessment of alternatives supported by the public and NRCS, the project sponsor. Potential projects and alternatives that may be evaluated include, but are not limited to, a large dam, several small dams, irrigation district conveyance structures improvements, and a variety of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Any questions about these projects should be directed to:

Todd Siel, Lower Republican NRD, 30 North John Street, PO Box 618, Alma, NE 68920; tsiel@lrnrd.org; 308-928-2182

Stacey Roach, Olsson, 601 P Street, Suite 201, Lincoln, NE 68508; sroach@olsson.com; 402-474-6311