Join us for Carie Lynch's Retirement Open House at the Tri-Basin NRD. Carie has been the Administrative Secretary with Tri-Basin since 1998. She has been a central part of the office and will be greatly missed. Come help us celebrate her many years of service to the district. 

Tri-Basin NRD will close at Noon on Christmas Eve. We hope you enjoy your family and friends this holiday season. We will reopen December 26th at 8 a.m.

We hope you all have a Merry Christmas!  The office will reopen the next day at 8 a.m.

We hope you have a Happy New Year! The office will reopen the next business day at 8:00 AM.

Tri-Basin office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.

Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever are hosting Prescribed Fire Workshop at Elwood Legion Hall, Elwood, NE.

For a list of other locations and dates across the state, see the attached flyer.

South-Central Water Conference will bring experts and area agricultural producers together to discuss important water issues. Contact the Tri-Basin NRD with any questions. (308-995-6688)

Area merchants and agricultural suppliers will be on hand to discuss their products and services with attendees.

Hosts for the event are Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, Lower Republican Natural Resources District, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, and Nebraska Extension.

2025 South-Central Water Conference Agenda

Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Ave., Hastings, Nebraska

Key Topics for This Year’s Conferences

This year's conference will explore four critical areas of sustainable agriculture: carbon stocks, crop-livestock integration, nitrogen management, and cover crop resources. Participants will dive into innovative strategies for enhancing soil health, including increasing carbon sequestration, improving nutrient cycling, optimizing nitrogen application, and implementing effective cover crop systems. Join us to gain cutting-edge insights from leading experts and discover practical approaches to advancing agricultural sustainability.

This conference presents an invaluable opportunity to engage with experts, share experiences, and gain insights into these critical topics in sustainable agriculture.

More Information Found in the attachment and link below.

Events | CropWatch | Nebraska

Tri-Basin NRD will be closed in honor of Washington's Birthday. We will reopen the next day at 8:00 AM.

Tri-Basin NRD will host an open house from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Arbor Day, the last Friday in April. Holdrege area residents are invited to stop in the Tri-Basin NRD office beginning at 9:30 a.m. to receive a free tree seedling. Come inside for refreshments and a short Arbor Day program.

Tri-Baisn NRD will also provide free tree seedlings in other communities throughout the district on Arbor Day. Watch for details on community Arbor Day celebrations in local media outlets, here on the Tri-Basin NRD website, or Tri-Basin NRD social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Tri-Basin NRD - Give-away locations in Elwood, Bertrand, Holdrege, Minden, Loomis, and Axtell. Trees are available while supplies last.