Fort Atkinson State Historical Park employees plant a tree.

Nebraska State Park Replaces Trees through Papio NRD Grant Program

Several crabapple trees recently found a new home and the crew that planted them in the heat and among blood-thirsty mosquitoes was anything but crabby. Michael Westover, Superintendent I of Fort Atkinson State Historical Park in Fort Calhoun, says the trees were “heaven-sent.” “We’ve been taking out more trees than we’ve been able to replace […]

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Papio NRD employee inspecting an unused water well.

Water Wells Not Properly Abandoned Pose Hazards

Unused water wells left unsecure are a hazard to water quality, people, livestock, and pets. The Papio NRD is aiming to help educate landowners within its six-county service area of the importance of abandoning unused wells, as well the cost-share program it provides to help with the associated expense. Wells that aren’t properly abandoned provide […]

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