Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources DistrictQuick Stats
Official Name: Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources DistrictHeadquarters: O'Neill, NE, USA
Mission: Managing, protecting and developing Nebraska's natural resources for the good of the state and future generations.
Language Spoken: English
# Countries Active: USA
Official Website: http://www.uenrd.org
Phone: 402-336-3867
Email: bwalsh@linux3.nrc.state.ne.us
Areas of Focus: Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology
Organisation Type: Government Agency
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About Us
The Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District is one of 23 natural resources districts in the State of Nebraska. It has been charged with the responsibility of managing, protecting and developing Nebraska's natural resources for the good of the state and future generations.
The Upper Elkhorn NRD Objectives:
* Erosion Prevention and Control
* Prevention of Damages from Flood Water & Sediment
* Flood Prevention and Control
* Soil Conservation
* Water Supply for Beneficial Uses
* Development, Management, Utilization and Conservation of Groundwater and Surface Water
* Pollution Control
* Solid Waste Disposal and Sanitary Drainage
* Drainage Improvement and Channel Rectification
* Development and Management of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
* Development and Management of Recreational Park Facilities
* Forestry and Range Management
The Upper Elkhorn NRD consists of 3,097 square miles or 1,953,280 acres of rangeland, grassland and cropland. It is made up of 99% Antelope County; the southern 60 % of Holt County; eastern 60% of Rock County; and northern 25% of Wheeler County.
