LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Some of Nebraska's groundwater regulators are joining forces to ensure that their districts' long-term water supply remains sustainable.
The natural resources districts also hope to qualify for state water project money approved by Nebraska lawmakers last year. Districts can only qualify if they work together to create a basin-wide water management plan, rather than focusing on their specific area.
The Middle Niobrara NRD board announced last week that it has partnered with four neighboring districts within the Niobrara River basin. The river is a popular spot for tourists in a basin that covers a large portion of northern Nebraska.
Mike Murphy, the NRD's general manager, says the districts are trying to work proactively to preserve their water supply for agriculture, cities, business development and recreation.
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