January edition.indd - Central Platte Natural Resources District

CPNRD Conservation & Service Awards
The CPNRD Conserva on Awards were presented on December 18 at Balz Recep on Hall in Grand Island.
Conserva on award winners :
*Community Award- Steve Fosselman, Grand Island City Library, was
selected for the implementa on of a 1,650 sq/ rain garden that
removes pollutants from entering the city’s storm water infrastructure
and watershed. A por on of the exis ng parking lot was re-purposed
to establish the stormwater garden for educa on and awareness that
water quality issues are important to the City of Grand Island. Library
board, staﬀ and volunteers accepted the award along with Fosselman.
*Cropland Award- Fred Schroeder, Schroeder Corn & Ca le of Shelton,
accepts the Cropland award from Lynn Koch, Great Western Bank, for
many years of implemen ng projects that conserve water, improve water
quality and improve the condi on of grazing lands. The water conservaon improvements resulted in an annual reduc on of 1,776 ac-inches (or
48,225,504 gallons) of water pumped annually on 148 acres. Schroeder was
also selected for his other innova ve conserva on prac ces.
*Grassland Award- Brad Turner, Eus s, received the Grassland award for
his planned grazing system, livestock water prac ces & prescribed burning
to treat over 625 acres of grassland. Turner removed 27,000 Eastern red
cedar trees to improve grassland plant health and improve produc vity of
na ve grass.
*Outgoing Board Service Awards
(Photo LeŌ): Bill Vasey, Cozad, accepts an award for 18 years of service to the
CPNRD board of directors. Bill was an involved director, serving on the Western
Projects, Water Resources, Well Variance, Integrated Management, Water Banking,
Variance/Appeals, Programs, Budget and Execu ve commi ees. His experience as
a farmer and irrigator for over 50 years was beneficial to the District. Bill served as
chairman of the board in 2007-2008, and NARD director/alternate since 2002.
(Photo Right): Jim Shiers, Kearney, accepted an award for 7 years of service on
the board. Jim served on the Western Projects Commi ee and the Programs
Commi ee.
*Staﬀ Service Recogni on
(LeŌ to Right): Marcia Lee, informa on/educa on specialist, 15 years;
David Carr, range management specialist, 10 years;
Sandy Noecker, data compliance oﬃcer, 35 years;
Tom Backer, projects assistant, 30 years.
RecepƟon, conservaƟon awards and refreshments provided by Great Western Bank.
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CPNRD- Ron Bishop College Scholarship Program
The Central Pla e NRD provides 10 college scholarships annually in the amount of $1,000 per
student. Applicants are ranked according to grade level and major with preference given to
those majoring in and/or already enrolled in a natural resources field. Applica ons must be
postmarked by March 15, 2015.
The applica on may be downloaded at www.cpnrd.org/Educa on or you may contact
Marcia Lee at: (308) 385-6282 or [email protected] to receive an applica on by mail or email.
Central Platte
Natural Resources District
215 Kaufman Ave
Grand Island NE 68803
(308) 385-6282
January 2015
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www.cpnrd.org
In Perspective
In This Issue
The In Perspective Newsletter, will now be an insert in the District’s local newspapers instead of
being delivered by direct mail. If you’d like to receive this newsletter by email or direct mail,
please send your address to Marcia at: [email protected].
CPNRD Information Meeting P.2
Chemigation & Quality Program Changes P.3
Tree Order Form P.4
Conservation & Service Awards P.5
CPNRD College Scholarship Program Back
Changes to Newsletter Delivery Back
Attend the CPNRD Information Meeting on Feb. 4!
Board of Directors
SUBDISTRICT / DIRECTORS
At-Large Vacant
1
Jay Richeson, Gothenburg
2
Dwayne Margritz, Lexington
3
Marvion Reichert, Elm Creek
4
Keith Stafford, Kearney
5
Vacant
6
Mick Reynolds, Wood River
7
Jerry Wiese, Grand Island
8
LeRoy Arends, Grand Island
9
Ed Kyes, Central City (Chair)
10
Charles Maser, Grand Island
Brian Keiser, Gothenburg
Chris Henry, Cozad
Steve Sheen, Kearney
Bob Schanou, Shelton
Jim Bendfeldt, Kearney (Vice-Chair)
Jerry Milner, Grand Island
Ed Stoltenberg, Cairo
Alicia Haussler, Grand Island (Treasurer)
Ladd Reeves, Archer
Barry Obermiller, Grand Island (Secretary)
Staff
General Manager- Lyndon Vogt
Administrative Director- Dianne Miller
Biologist- Mark Czaplewski
Data Compliance Officer- Sandy Noecker
GIS Coordinator- Angela Warner
GIS Image/Analyst- Luke Zakrzewski
Hydrologist- Duane Woodward
Information/Education Specialist- Marcia Lee
Projects Assistant- Tom Backer
Programs Coordinator- Kelly Cole
Projects Manager- Jesse Mintken
Range Management Specialist- David Carr
Secretary - Deb Jarzynka
Water Resources Specialist- Dan Clement
Resources Conservationist- Shane Max UNL Demo Plot Coordinator- Dean Krull
Secretaries in NRCS Offices: Sara Carlson, Central City; Samantha Keith, Lexington,
Angie Lau, Grand Island; Shelly Lippincott, Kearney
Nebraska’s NRDs: Protecting Lives Protecting Property   Protecting the Future
CPNRD is hosting a meeting about changes to the NRD’s Chemigation,
Groundwater Quality, Well Decommissioning and other programs. Attendance at this meeting
replaces the requirement to take the Nitrogen Management Certification Test. Please plan to join
us on Wednesday, February 4th in Central City...see schedule and details inside.
Mercer Leaves Lasting Legacy
For those who knew Dick Mercer, they would describe him as dedicated. Dedicated
to his family, his friends and his passion to Nebraska’s natural resources. Mercer was
elected to the CPNRD board in 1972 when the NRDs were established and remained
an active and vital board member until his passing on November 22nd. He served as
chairman, vice-chairman of the board and chairman of the Executive, Water Resources,
Western and Legislative committees.
Dick was known to be a person that expected solutions. He made a difference to natural resources
and water issues in Nebraska and was selected to serve on Governor Kerrey’s Independent Water
Congress, Governor Johann’s Advisory Council for the Platte River Cooperative Agreement and Water
Policy Task Force and was appointed by Governor Heineman to the Water Funding Task Force. Dick’s dedication to natural resources is evident by his years of service to the NRD. He was involved both locally
and statewide by serving on the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission, the Groundwater Foundation
and the Nebraska Environmental Trust.
Dick was well-respected in the ag community, as well, receiving state and local awards for his innovative
conservation practices as early as 1960 when he received the Nebraska’s
Outstanding Young Farmer award. Dozens of other awards followed such
as the Water Conservation Farm of the Year, Nebraska Honor Farm Family,
and Nebraska Cattleman of the Year.
(Photo Left): Lyndon Vogt, general manager, presents service award to
Steve Mercer in memory of his father for 41 years of service to the CPNRD.
(See more awards information on page 5.)
Hand Plant TREE ORDER FORM
SAVE THE DATEFebruary 4th!
Information
Meeting
Everyone is encouraged
to attend!
Attendance at this meeting
replaces the requirement to
take the Nitrogen Management
Certification Test.
*Continuing Education Credits
(4 credits) have been applied for the
Water Well Contractors License.
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Time: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch provided.
Location: Central City Community Room
(East half of City Hall at 1515 17th Ave)
The Central Platte NRD is hosting an Information Meeting to provide updates on the NRD’s programs and
give you an opportunity to receive credits for the:
-Nitrogen Management Certification Test (in lieu of taking the test)
-Continuing Education credits from Nebraska Health & Human Services for Water Well Contractors License
SCHEDULE
9:00 Welcome- Lyndon Vogt, General Manager
9:05 CPNRD Overview- Marcia Lee, Information/Education Specialist
9:25 Groundwater Pumping Program- Duane Woodward, Hydrologist
10:00 Sponsors Break: Siem Irrigation, Siem Ag Technology, Senkbile Farms Inc,
Grosch Irrigation Co., Cornhusker Irrigation
10:25 Chemigation Changes - Dan Clement, Water Resources Specialist
10:40 Groundwater Quality Program Changes- Sandy Noecker, Data Compliance Oﬃcer
10:55 Well Construction & Decommissioning Standard Changes- Dale Chandler, NHHS
11:15
12:00
1:00
1:20
Irrigation Management Tools/Practices- Dean Krull, UNL Demo Projects Coordinator
Lunch provided (no charge)
Platte River Recovery Implementation Program- Mark Czaplewski, Biologist
Groundwater Levels/Recharge- Duane Woodward, Hydrologist
1:45
2:00
Prescribed Fire Ecology & Implementation- David Carr, Range Management Specialist
Legislative Update- Lyndon Vogt
2:15
2:30
Question & Answer Session
Conclusion
Chemigation & Groundwater Quality Program Changes
NAME ___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________
*County of Delivery (circle): Hall Dawson Buﬀalo Merrick Polk
The board of directors approved changes to the following programs at the December board of directors mee ng.
If you have any ques ons, contact the Central Pla e NRD and consider a ending the CPNRD Informa on
Mee ng to be held in Central City on February 4th. (Flyer on Page 2.)
PHONE: Home ______________________ Cell ____________________
CHANGES TO THE CHEMIGATION PROGRAM
EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________________
- Signature of the permit holder and cer fied applicator(s) is required on all chemiga on applica ons.
- If District Staﬀ is required to make a second trip to complete a chemiga on inspec on, a $50.00 fee
can be charged to the permit holder/applicator. If a third trip would increase to $100.00.
-Original applica on fee is $60.00.
-Special permit applica on fee is $60.00.
-Annual renewal fee is $20.00.
-Emergency permit applica on fee is $500.00.
All tree orders are accepted subject to availability. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SURVIVAL GUARANTEE ON
STOCK SOLD BY THE DISTRICT OR PLANTED BY THE DISTRICT.
Please fill in the number of each species you would like to order in mul ples of 25.
CHANGES TO THE GROUNDWATER QUALITY PROGRAM- REGULATIONS FOR PHASES II, III, IV
- Each operator must submit an annual report on or before March 31 on forms furnished by the District showing
the following data for the upcoming year: All crops must be reported, which would include corn, sorghum,
potatoes, beans, alfalfa, small grains, and any other commodity crop.
- For crops other than corn, sorghum or potatoes: the legal descrip on, type of irriga on system, and number
of wells if greater than 1 well, total unregulated crop acres and crop to be planted. Crops other than corn,
sorghum or potatoes do not require soil and water tests.
- For corn, sorghum and potatoes for the upcoming year:
- Legal descrip on, type of irriga on system, and number of wells if greater than 1 well.
- Number of acres in corn, sorghum and/or potatoes and the number of field acres irrigated.
- Results of the groundwater nitrate/nitrogen analysis in ppm for each well, with each well iden fied by legal
loca on to the nearest 10 acre tract,
- Results of the residual nitrate/nitrogen deep soils analysis on each field or 80 acre tract, whichever is less,
iden fied by loca ons using legal descrip on and showing the irriga on well(s) iden fied irriga on wells used
to irrigate that field,
- Credit for legume crop (beans, alfalfa, etc) and/or manure or sludge applied.
- Crop to be grown and per acre expected yield used as the basis for determining nitrogen needs on each field,
- Recommended commercial nitrogen fer lizer applica on rate u lizing the District’s University of Nebraska’s
formula for commercial nitrogen fer lizer recommenda ons, and
- On the same annual report due March 31, operators must show the following for the previous crop year:
actual commercial nitrogen fer lizer applied per acre on each field, ming of the applica on(s), if an inhibitor
was used, actual inches of groundwater applied per acre on each field, actual yield achieved per acre on each
field, and cer fica on by the operator.
Please RSVP by January 30 (for lunch count) at: (308) 385-6282 or [email protected].
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No.__________
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_____Austrian Pine
_____Colorado Blue Spruce
_____Eastern Red Cedar
_____Jack Pine
_____Ponderosa Pine
_____SW White Pine
_____Rocky Mountain Juniper
_____Norway Spruce
_____American Elm
_____Black Cherry
_____Black Walnut
_____Bur Oak
_____Catalpa
_____Co onwood
_____Honeylocust
_____Kentucky Coﬀeetree
_____Manchurian Apricot
_____Midwest Crabapple
_____Red Oak
_____Red Maple
_____Silver Maple
_____Swamp White Oak
_____American Plum
_____American Hazel
_____Amur Maple
_____Black Chokeberry
_____Caragana
_____Chokecherry
TREE COST: $0.70/each + tax
SOLD IN BUNDLES OF 25 ONLY!
Make checks payable to CPNRD. Check#: _______
_____Common Lilac
_____Elderberry
_____Hackberry
_____Peking Cotoneaster
_____Red-Osier Dogwood
_____Sandcherry
_____Serviceberry
_____Silver Buﬀaloberry
_____Skunkbush Sumac
_____Wildlife Package
_____Flowering Package
_____Eastern Package
_____Western Package
TOTAL # OF TREES ORDERED _______________
SUB-TOTAL
_______________
TAX 7.00%
_______________
TOTAL DUE
_______________
I understand that above charges are for trees only. ________________________________ ________
Landowner or Operator Signature
Date
For oﬃce only: Trees received by _________________________________
Date __________
Send completed form to: Central Pla e NRD, 215 Kaufman Ave, Grand Island NE 68803
You may also order from either the Central Pla e NRD or your local Natural Resources Conserva on
Service (NRCS). Central Pla e NRD: (308) 385-6282
NRCS Oﬃces Lexington: (308) 324-6318
Grand Island: (308) 382-0814
Kearney: (308) 237-3118
Central City: (308) 946-2251
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