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The Upper Republican Natural Resources District preserves and protects groundwater and other natural resources in a three-county region of Southwest Nebraska. The District uses its groundwater-management authorities to sustain the region’s strong, agricultural-based economy over the long term so future generations can enjoy the quality of life that exists within the District. The URNRD also works closely with the State of Nebraska and other NRDs to implement and operate projects that maintain compliance with an interstate water compact, the Republican River Compact.

 

Upper Republican Natural Resources District

NRD News & Events

Wed, 08/20/2025
The Upper Republican NRD is accepting bids from the public for four used vehicles and will enter into agreements to sell them to the highest bidder for each. Bids must be received by the NRD by 4 p.m. on Sept. 8 by hand delivery to the office at 511 E. 5th Street in Imperial...
Thu, 08/07/2025
by: George Lauby Nebraska is suing Colorado over the water in the South Platte River in a battle that is expected to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, state officials announced July 15.The lawsuit aims to clear the way for construction of the Perkins County Canal in...

Regional/National Water News

07/07/2025
The Bureau of Reclamation is announcing $33.5 million for 14 projects to improve drought resiliency through water treatment, new or improved infrastructure, and implementation of new water management tools and technology . The projects are located in California, Nebraska,...Read more
06/13/2024
After decades of local inaction, Kansas lawmakers are pushing for big changes in irrigation. BY: KEVIN HARDY AND ALLISON KITE - THURSDAY JUNE 13, 2024 JETMORE, Kan. — An inch or two of corn peeks out of the dirt, just enough to reveal long rows forming over the horizon...Read more