Services and Products

Water quality Analysis

We offer free testing on domestic drinking water wells to rural residents of the District. Our technicians conduct annual nitrate testing and each sub-district is on a 5-year rotation to be tested. Please call our office to schedule a water quality analysis with one of our technicians.

Tests we provide:

• Bacteria

• Nitrate

• Manganese

• Iron

• Suitability analysis through American Ag Lab (lab fee will be charged)

  • Constituents tested: pH, electrical conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Hardness, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, Nitrate, Sulfur by ICP, Iron, Manganese

Testing Rotation Schedule:

Sub-District 1 (Grant, SW Cherry)……testing Summer 2026

Sub-District 2 (Hooker, S. Central Cherry)…..testing Summer 2027

Sub-District 3 (Thomas, SE Cherry)……..testing Summer 2023

Sub-District 4 (Blaine, Brown)……. testing Summer 2024

Sub-District 5 (Logan, McPherson)……testing Summer 2025

Tree Planning/Planting, weed barrier installation, Drip Irrigation

Trees provide benefits such as protecting homes and livestock, prevent soil erosion, and provide wildlife habitat.

Our tree services include:

• Tree orders for both hand and machine plants

• Tree planning

• Possible cost-share opportunities

• Machine planting of 200 or more trees and/or shrubs

  • Spring only

• Weed barrier installation

• Drip irrigation (supplies only)

• Fall potted tree sales

Spring Trees, Planting, and Mulch Pricing:

• Bare Root/Plug Trees Only…$1.27 total (+ tax)

  • 25 species minimum

• Fabric Conservation Mulch….$0.58 per foot (+ tax)

• 3x3 Mulch Square……..$1.50/piece + tax

• Trees & Machine Planting….$0.45/linear foot

  • 200 tree minimum

• Trees, Planting, Mulch & Installation…$1.30/ linear foot

  • 200 tree minimum

• Small Acreage Package…..$60.00 + tax

• Shrubs & Thicket Planting….$2.10/bare root

  • 200 shrub minimum

*50% of tree costs is due at time of order, full price is due at time of order after February 1st*

Tree Planter Rental:

• Tree Planter………$0.15/ tree + tax

  • No delivery available

No-Till Drill Rental- Machine Only

No-till implementation has various positive impacts on the environment. Soil health will improve by the increase of organic matter which increases infiltration, increases biological and microbial activity as well as reducing compaction. Water quality will improve due to the increased surface cover and reduced runoff contaminants. Net Farm Income will increase due to reduced labor, fuel, and equipment needed to boost profitability.

We have 2 drills available for rent:

• 10 ft Great Plains…….$8.00/acre (+tax)

  • $75 minimum

• 15 ft Great Plains………$10.00/acre (+tax)

Delivery Charge………$2.00 per mile

Late fee for drill is $15.00/day (weather dependent)

Gopher/Rodent Machine and Bait

Gopher Machine Rental……..$15.83/day includes tax

Gopher/Rodent Bait- .5% Strychine (50 lb bag)…$172.00* includes tax

Purchaser must have pesticide certification number to purchase bait

*Bait prices are subject to change when new shipment is received*

Learning Center/Meeting Room

The Center is available at no charge to schools, non-profit organizations, and civic organizations. Private use is also available, donations are suggested. The Center may be used anytime from 7:30 AM-11:00 PM CT and is available 7 days a week. The space may be used for various events such as meetings, trainings, educational workshops, etc. Seating available for up to 50 individuals.

Amenities:

• Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator

  • Microwave

  • Toaster Oven

  • Coffee Maker

• Resources Library

• Mobile dry erase board

• WIFI Connection

• Tables

  • 12, 6ft flip tables

  • 7, 8ft folding tables

  • 3, 6ft folding tables

• Chairs

  • 36 stacking chairs

  • 30 metal folding chairs

  • 16 rolling chairs

• Outside entrance

• Upon request:

  • TV monitor

  • Data projector

Hefty Energy Bags

Hefty Energy Bags are available for purchase at the NRD office. These bags are great for hard to recycle plastics and come in 3 different sizes. Once the bag is full, simply tie it and place it in your local plastic recycling trailer.

Pricing:

8 gallons (20 bags per roll)…..$10.50/roll

30 gallons (20 bags per roll)…..$22.00/roll

55 gallons (16 bags per roll)…..$38.50/roll

Field Guides

We have a wide variety of nature and wildlife pocket guides available for purchase. Guides in stock include: Field Dressing, Basic Tracking, Sandhill Crane Display, Mushrooms, The Night Sky, Edible Wild Plants, Wilderness First Aid, Roadside Wildflowers, Invasive Weeds of North America, Nebraska Trees, Home and Garden Pests, Nebraska Birds and Nebraska Wildlife. All field guides are $5.

Notary Services

We can assist you with obtaining a notarization at no charge. Our Administrative Secretary, Jamie Green, is certified to perform these services. For your convenience, notary services will be available during our regular office hours, Monday -Friday 7:30am-4:00pm CT.