Time to recycle those old TVs, computers, monitors, & other electronics... for FREE.

The Papio NRD & Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D Council's electronic waste recycling collections are this month in Burt, Dakota, Thurston, & Washington counties.

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Due to high water levels, all Elkhorn River access sites are closed:

- Graske Crossing
- West Maple Rd.
- Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area (already closed due to water and electrical installation for RV site hook-ups)

We will let you know when they reopen!

Soooooo, how would you like to stumble upon these creepy things on the job? It wasn't a typical site visit for one of our engineers, that's for sure. 👻😱💀

What's a spillway...and why should you care?

Spillway = one step closer to better protecting you & your property from flooding + recreational opportunities for your community. A double win. We're looking at you, City of Gretna NE.

Details & time-lapse:

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FREE Colorado Blue Spruce seedlings for the taking. We have quite a few left over from Arbor Day & would love to find good homes for them.

They are outside in front of our office located at 8901 S. 154th Street (154th & Giles) at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Happy planting!

Happy Arbor Day!

Students from Westmont Elementary are definitely celebrating. Each year the Papio NRD education team gives out seedlings & native seeds to students in celebration of Arbor Day. This year students took home Colorado Blue Spruce seedlings. Happy planting!

We had a great day at Ponca State Park during the Nebraska State Envirothon April 24! Congratulations to the Concordia Lutheran team from Omaha. Read more about this great competition: nrdnet.org/news/04-25-202…

Two Elkhorn River access sites have reopened: Graske Crossing and West Maple.

Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area will remain closed for 2-3 weeks as crews install water and electric for RV site hook-ups.

Have fun and stay safe.

We love seeing the excitement when students realize they get their very own seedling to take care of. Thanks for sharing this pic and for the opportunity to teach the kiddos about natural resources. That smile is priceless!

We love teaching students about our natural resources!
As part of our Trees & Seeds program, our education team visited 3rd graders at Tekamah-Herman Elementary, where students learned about different structures of a tree & the importance of trees in our everyday lives.

Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area will be closed for 2-3 weeks as crews install water and electric for RV site hook-ups (upgrades well worth the wait.)
Thanks for your patience.

All Elkhorn River access sites are now closed due to high river flows headed our way.

We will keep you posted on when they reopen.

Be like Jenna (& her pup)!
They took part in the NRD Recreation Exploration challenge by visiting Chalco Hills. They snapped a pic & sent it in for a chance to win a prize. You can too.
More details:
nrdnet.org/recreation

Great summer job opportunities at Danish Alps State Rec Area to help keep the grounds beautiful!

If you live near Danish Alps Rec Area and see smoke, no need to worry, it’s a controlled burn.

Nebraska Game and Parks is burning two burn units in the park today to revitalize the native grassland areas to provide improved wildlife habitat.

Because when the moon decides it wants to take over the spotlight again, you watch!

Nebraska's NRDs are hiring across the state. See the career opportunities here: nrdnet.org/nrds/employment

The Papio NRD Elkhorn & Platte River access sites are open! Time to get your tubing, kayaking, & camping on at our four park areas.

When Mother Nature acts up, the biggest question we get: are the sites open or closed? Here's how you can easily out:
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An interactive park map of Chalco Hills is now available!

It not only helps you explore & navigate all the amenities but includes the ability to locate yourself in the park & see mile markers along the trails - two important safety features.

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Recently, Nebraska's NRDs went to Capitol Hill to advocate for conservation funding in Washington, D.C. Learn more: nrdnet.org/news/03-28-202…