May Upper Elkhorn NRD Board Meeting Notice
The Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District will hold a public meeting on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, the meeting will be conducted via tele/video conference as provided for by the executive order issued by Governor Ricketts 20-03, issued on March 17, 2020. Members of the public will not be allowed into the Board meeting room. This measure is being taken to protect the health and welfare of all Nebraskans. Details for public monitoring and participation in the Board meeting via tele/video conference can be found at the NRD’s website: www.uenrd.org or by calling: 402-336-3867 for instructions prior to the Board meeting. An agenda to be considered at such time, date, and place is kept continually current and is available for public inspection will be posted at the District Office in O’Neill, Nebraska.
Individuals with disabilities may request additional auxiliary aids and service necessary for participation, by contacting the Upper Elkhorn NRD at the address or phone number listed above.”
Due to unforeseen circumstances if the meeting is canceled it will be held the following Wednesday at same time, place and format.
Upper Elkhorn NRD Board Meeting Information:
Zoom Meeting Information for Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm (CT)
Join from PC, MAC, LINUX, iOS or Android: https://unl.zoom.us/j/93335674837
Or by phone: Dial: 1-346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 933 3567 4837
Chemigation Renewal Deadline June 1, 2020!
The deadline for renewal chemigation applications is June 1! Anyone wishing to run fertilizer/chemicals through their center pivot irrigation system will need to submit an application for chemigation to the Natural Resources District. Renewal Chemigation Applications were mailed out in January to Cooperators who permitted chemigation sites within the Upper Elkhorn NRD in 2019. These forms must be completed and returned with the appropriate fee by June 1 to the Upper Elkhorn NRD to maintain their renewal status. Renewal applications will cost $20; New applications will cost $40 per site and must be approved by NRD personnel before any chemigation activity; and, Emergency applications will cost $100. Chemigation forms are available at the Upper Elkhorn NRD office and NRCS Office in Neligh or on line at www.uenrd.org. These forms may be filled out on line, printed and returned to the NRD office with the appropriate fee. Remember, it is the responsibility of each chemigator to maintain and permit each chemigation site on an annual basis. For further information or questions, please contact the Upper Elkhorn NRD, (402) 336-3867.