OUR MISSION
South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) was established in 1972. The district is made up of three counties, Deuel, Kimball and Cheyenne county. The mission of the SPNRD is to formulate and instigate forward-looking plans and programs. All projects are completed through a cooperative process that provides long-term protection and enhancement of the district's natural resources while ensuring that major economic and social impacts are fully considered.
CONTACT US: 308-254-2377
Announcements
A Public Hearing for amending the Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations will be held Monday, May 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. with an information session preceding the hearing at 3:30 p.m. at the South Platte NRD, 551 Parkland Drive, Sidney, NE.
The next Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the South Platte Natural Resources District Conference Room. Our office is located at 551 Parkland Drive, Sidney, NE.
South Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors looking to fill Subdistrict 4 Director vacancy
Subdistrict 4 boundaries include southwest Cheyenne County and western portions of the City of Sidney. Residents who are registered voters within that subarea are eligible and, if interested, encouraged to contact District General Manager Galen Wittrock to receive an application and other district information. Applications are due Monday, April 1, 2024. Interviews and an appointment of a new director may occur at the SPNRD regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Subdistrict 4 - orange portion of map
SPNRD WATER LEVELS
HOME OF OLIVER RESERVOIR
Oliver Reservoir is located 8 miles west of Kimball on Hwy 30. Kimball, NE 69145 and is managed by South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD). Phone # is (308) 254-2377
Camping at Oliver Reservoir is March 1 through October 31 (weather permitting)
48 campsites with fire pits and overflow camping with no fire pits are available . Overnight camping is free, but all donations are used for park upkeep.
Ne RAIN
Volunteer to collect and report rainfall for your area. Find more about Ne Rain at the button below.
Contact our office @ (308) 254-2377
FORESTRY
SPNRD offers several Forestry programs. Those include the Conservation Tree Program and Community Forestry Program. Please click the button below to view more information on these programs. You will also find proper tree care and tree types for dry climates here.
Western Water Use Management Models
Here you will find all important documents for the Western Water Use Management Models.