Upper Niobrara White Natural Resource District

    Serving the citizens of Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and most of Sioux Counties. We are dedicated to the conservation of natural resources of Northwest Nebraska.

    Email Subscription

    Upper Niobrara White NRD offers emails subscription for those desiring information reguarding the district. By providing your name and email address you will join the emailing list. Some of the informtion can include but not limited to: –> Conservation Programs –> Cost Share information –> Tree Sales –> Producer Spotlight –> Picture Contest –> Educational material

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    Upcoming Events

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    Press Releases

    • January Regular Board Meeting

      The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at the UNWNRD Office, 430 East 2nd Street, Chadron NE. An agenda of the matter to be considered at such date, time, and place is kept continually current, and is available for public inspection […]

    • Director Sought for Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District Board

      The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) is seeking a director to fill a vacancy on the board. The position will represent subdistrict 5 which encompasses western Dawes and northern Sioux Counties and was previously held by Al Rasmussen who passed away December 12, 2025. The appointed applicant will serve until January 2027. The […]

    • December Board Meeting Notice

      The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will hold a Regular Board Meeting, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at Julies Hay Town Grill, 119 N Main St, Hay Springs, NE 69347. An agenda of the matter to be considered at such date, time, and place is kept continually current, and is available […]

    • Comments Being Accepted on Flood Control Plan

      The Upper Niobrara White NRD (UNWNRD) is now accepting comments on the flood control plan that has been developed for the Box Butte Creek Watershed.  In 2020, the UWNRD and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) began to look at alternatives to address flooding in northeast Box Butte and west central Sheridan Counties.  Several high-water […]

    NRD Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

    Plant Trees and Help Secure a Green Future

    Conservation Trees benefit both people and animals. They shade and shelter homes, reduce soil erosion, protect crops and livestock, provide food and cover for wildlife, buffer noise, provide valuable products and add beauty to our landscape.

    If you or your family has recently had a new addition born in the Upper Niobrara White NRD (Dawes, Box Butte, Sheridan or Northern Sioux counties), we would be happy to donate a tree seedling or shrub for you to plant in their honor. Call for species availability.

    Phone:
    (308) 432-6190
    Fax:
    (308) 432-6187
    Mailing Address:
    430 East Second Street
    Chadron, Nebraska 69337

    For specific contact information related to UNWNRD Board and Staff, please see the Contact Us page.

    To learn more about Nebraska’s NRDs, please see the ‘Links’ page.

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