Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Theresa, left, and Doug Keller were presented with the Outstanding Grassland Award at the NARD Annual Conference in Kearney.
Two local families were recently recognized for their excellence in conservation practices at the 2015 Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Annual Conference held at the Younes Conference Center held Sept. 28-29 in Kearney. Recognized at the Monday luncheon were Doug and Theresa Keller, formerly of Kimball, and Steve Schumacher of Dalton.
Doug and Theresa Keller won the Outstanding Grassland Award after being nominated by the South Platte NRD. The award acknowledges those individuals or families who promote grassland management.
Steve Schumacher won the Outstanding Tree Planter Award, and was also nominated by the South Platte NRD. Promoting tree planting in the State of Nebraska is the primary criteria for the Outstanding Tree Planter Award.
Both the Kellers and Schumacher utilize the many programs available through the South Platte NRD to promote conservation efforts in the State of Nebraska. Programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), Nebraska Soil & Water Conservation Program (NSWCP), and the South Platte NRD's Conservation Tree Program and Community Forestry Program offer cost share options that help financially with conservation efforts. More information is available at the South Platte NRD website at http://www.spnrd.org/Html/Cost_Share.html.
