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Making Rural Intersections Safer Through Conservation Efforts

While driving around Washington county recently, you may have noticed how dangerous some of our four-way rural intersections have become due to the height of corn. Tall crops often obstruct the line-of-sight needed at rural intersections. The Papio NRD, along with Pheasants Forever, The Nebraska Environmental Trust, and Nebraska Game & Parks offer a cost-share program to improve safety […]

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Jon Hansen – Employee Spotlight

Today we shine the spotlight on Jon Hansen, a Burt County guy through and through. Where did you grow up? Tekamah, Nebraska What does your job entail (job duties and how does your work impact the public)? I assist farmers and acreage owners implement conservation practices. Some examples of conservation practices include terraces, waterways, water […]

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