Middle Republican Natural Resources District

07/22/2025

Spotted Lanternflies might look cool, but these invasive pests are a serious threat to our trees and crops. If you spot one, squash it immediately! Every kill helps protect our environment. Let's work together to stop them from spreading! Learn more 👉 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/slf

07/16/2025

See flyer here. Among the activities at the Dawson County Fair on Friday is a “Crop Talk” hosted by Nebraska Extension at the Dawson County Extension Office on the Fairgrounds. It will be held on…

07/16/2025

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

To become a Certified Master Naturalist, you must:
- Complete an application and interview and pass a background check.
- Complete 60 hours of in-depth training. There are several formats available for training. You can find a training schedule and list of fees HERE
- Volunteer at least 20 hours of conservation service after the completion of training. You have one year from the conclusion of your training to complete and report volunteer hours.
- Annually complete 8 hours of continuing education. This can be done through a habitat restoration project, youth mentoring program, environmental education program, as a citizen scientist, or other areas of interest in the natural resources field.

Learn more about the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program.

07/10/2025

https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/press-events/news/trout-in-the-classroom-accepting-applications-3/

Nebraska's program is accepting applications through August to join the program and earn a scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.

07/10/2025

The July 16th application deadline is rapidly approaching! The Nebraska Forest Service’s Volunteer Fire Assistance Program provides 50% cost-share grants—up to $5,000—to local fire districts for firefighting equipment and training, with over $3 million awarded since 2015 and 80% of districts benefiting over the past 30 years. Don't miss out! For more information, and to apply, visit nfs.unl.edu/fire

07/02/2025

06/18/2025

Our Office Will Be Closed Tomorrow in Observance of Federal Holiday.

06/16/2025

Scattered thunderstorms are likely to develop this afternoon with strong to severe thunderstorms possible through much of the evening. Very large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado or two are all possible.
If you have plans this afternoon and evening, be sure to monitor for rapidly changing weather condition. Have a reliable source for weather alerts and a plan in place in the event storms approach your location.