 
|
On October 17th, the Upper Niobrara White NRD received notice that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had released the 2008 Annual Evaluation of Availability of Hydrogically Connected Water Supplies Report. This report explains which river basins are considered fully appropriated. Download the report for the Niobrara Basin
 DNR has preliminarily determined that the Niobrara River Basin between the Mirage Flats diversion dam in Dawes County and NPPD's Spencer Hydropower facility near Spencer is fully appropriated.
Effective October 27, there is a stay on the expansion of irrigated acres in the portions of sub-areas 2 and 3 that DNR determined to be fully appropriated (see map).
The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District's mission is to:
Prevent and control erosion, flood water, pollution and sediment damage; Promote soil, water, fish and wildlife conservation; Develop, manage and preserve for beneficial use, our surface and ground water supply, our fish and wildlife habitat, our forest and range resources, and our recreational and park facilities for present and future generations. To accomplish this mission and maximize our effectiveness the District works with a network of partners and cooperators which includes State, Federal and local agencies, other interested groups and individuals in order to provide technical and financial assistance to the people of northwest Nebraska.
 For employment opportunities with NRDs across the State, please visit:
The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
|
