Recent activity at Lower Platte North Natural Resources District
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 12, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Lower Platte North NRD Board of Directors Regular Board of Directors Meeting
The board discussed significant operational and infrastructure projects, including land rights for the Morse Bluff project, repair strategies for the Clear Creek Levee and Wanahoo Dam following recent flooding, and ongoing Amphitheater development. Key administrative items included staff and executive director retirement announcements, water department role changes and salary adjustments, and the status of the FY '27 state budget submission. The meeting also reviewed water quality program initiatives, including the expansion of reverse osmosis cost-share, progress on various watershed implementation and grant-funded projects, and updates on financial reports and equipment procurement.
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The committee meeting covered a wide range of operational topics including the Managed Access Program for hunting, maintenance of NRD facilities, and various infrastructure projects such as the rehabilitation of the Cottonwood 21-A flood reduction structure, repairs to the Wanahoo Dam, and the construction of a new driveway for Sand/Duck Creek 16. Discussions also addressed the FEVR Trail Project, Clear Creek Levee bank stabilization efforts, the acquisition of a new No-Till Grass Drill, and revenue reports for Lake Wanahoo permit sales and camping. Educational outreach efforts, including radio/digital advertisements and past/upcoming events, were reviewed along with updates on rural water systems for Colon and Bruno, and plans for a potential new rural water district serving Malmo and Prague.
Oct 1, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Projects Committee Meeting
The committee discussed updates on Soil and Water Conservation Program (SWCP) approvals, payments, and cancellations. Key topics included the Cotterell Diking and Drainage District permitting process, the Shell Creek Watershed implementation including cost-share for remote cattle collars and cover crop payments, and construction updates for the Wahoo Creek Watershed, including work on dam sites 26A, 26B, and 27. Additionally, the meeting addressed dam site planning, funding, and the OneRed program website launch. A RFP for the Skull & Bone Watershed was noted. Preliminary plans for the Morse Bluff Flood Reduction project were reviewed, including easement processes and coordination with landowners.
Oct 1, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Executive Committee Meeting
The committee discussed several administrative and operational items. Key topics included the submission of the FY '27 budget, status updates on the amphitheater project, and the review of a draft RFP for an educational stormwater detention basin. The meeting also addressed updates to the public information request form, logistical planning for the upcoming board meeting, and notification of the NARD Executive Director's retirement. Personnel matters were also reviewed, specifically a retirement announcement, new water department career progression structures, a promotion recommendation, and a discussion regarding the maternity leave policy. Financial oversight included the review of financial reports, expense sheets, and accounts over 90 days.
