Central Platte NRD

Our mission is to wisely conserve, manage, and enhance the water, soil, range, wildlife, and forest resources within the District for the benefit of all. Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts have been protecting lives, protecting property, and protecting the future since 1972.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT CPNRD
Land Acres: 2,136,304 acres
Irrigated Acres: 1,029,213 irrigated acres in CPNRD.  
River System: includes 205 miles of the Platte River, 49.9 miles of the North Channel, and 173 miles of the Wood River.

We are responsible for:
 Soil conservation and erosion control.
 Flood prevention and control
 Groundwater, surface water, and water supply.
 Water quality, pollution control, and drainage.
 Fish and wildlife habitat and management.

The Central Platte NRD includes all or parts of 11 counties: Dawson, Custer, Buffalo, Hall, Howard, Nance, Merrick, Hamilton, Platte, Polk & Frontier.