Northeast Nebraska RC&D

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Northeast Nebraska RC&D Northeast Nebraska RC&D serves the following Nebraska Counties: Antelope, Cedar, Dixon, Knox, Pierce, and Wayne. Please reach out at [email protected].

In 1962, Congress established the Resource Conservation & Development program within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to encourage volunteer, locally elected and civic leaders to plan and carry out resource conservation and development projects. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the program and provides a project coordinator for each Council. Today, there are 375 RC&D Councils across the nation, including Guam, American Samoa, Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. They serve more than 85% of US counties and over 77% of the US population. These Councils provide leadership and help people care for and protect their natural resources to improve an area's economy, environment, and living standards. Go to http://www.rcdnet.org/ for more information about the National Association of RC&D Councils. The RC&D program helps people in rural areas plan and carry out activities that increase conservation of natural resources, support economic development, and enhance the environment and standard of living in local communities. The Northeast Nebraska RC&D Council, which is 1 out of the 12 RC&D Councils that cover the entire state of Nebraska, develops programs and projects in the following areas:


Land Conservation
By encouraging land conservation, the Council will improve soil tilth, reduce soil erosion and help keep sediment out of the water

Land Management
Environmental projects improve natural resources for agricultural and other uses, such as tourism, fish and wildlife habitat, and environmental education. Projects may also promote and preserve historical, scenic sites, energy conservation, and producing energy crops. Water Management
Provide for the conservation, use and quality of water, flood mitigation, agricultural water management, and improved water quality. Community Development
The Council will help create jobs and sponsor job training along with skills development. The Council will help improve or acquire needed community facilities, such as recreation structures, sewage treatment plants, solid waste disposal systems, water systems and roads.

10/06/2026
We are so grateful to have found so many fantastic host locations in Northeast Nebraska, such as the Plainview Public Li...
10/03/2026

We are so grateful to have found so many fantastic host locations in Northeast Nebraska, such as the Plainview Public Library, to recycle household batteries!

If you're in the area, drop those batteries off at the Plainview Library and let us help you on your recycling journey!

Full list of our Household battery recycling locations to come. 🔋 ♻️

Want AI to make your marketing EASIER—not more complicated? Come learn how to turn your own story, ideas, and goals into...
10/03/2026

Want AI to make your marketing EASIER—not more complicated? Come learn how to turn your own story, ideas, and goals into content that connects with people—while saving you time!

Northeast Nebraska RC&D is excited to host Susan Norris for a practical, hands-on AI marketing workshop designed specifically for small businesses, nonprofits, communities, economic development offices and chambers.

Reserve your spot by messaging us here on Facebook, emailing us at [email protected], or call/ text us at 402-719-7213.

09/17/2026

♻️🔋 WE’RE LOOKING FOR BATTERY RECYCLING HOST LOCATIONS! 🔋♻️

The Northeast Nebraska RC&D is making it easier than ever for residents to recycle their household batteries—and we need your help!

We recently purchased 14 household battery recycling containers with the goal of placing two containers in each of the seven counties we serve:

📍 Antelope County
📍 Cedar County
📍 Holt County
📍 Knox County
📍 Madison County
📍 Pierce County
📍 Wayne County

These containers are for standard household dry-cell batteries and can hold up to 55 pounds of batteries.

❗ These batteries cannot be recycled through most electronics and battery recycling locations near us, so we want to make sure residents have convenient local options to recycle them properly.

🏠 WE NEED HOST LOCATIONS!

Do you have a business, community organization, public building, or other easily accessible location where one of our containers could be placed?

There is NO COST to the host location! 🙌

The RC&D will:
✔️ Provide the recycling container
✔️ Handle the recycling process
✔️ Take care of the logistics
✔️ Provide information and support

All you need to do is provide a convenient place for the container to reside and allow community members easy access to it.

Help us keep household batteries out of our landfills and give northeast Nebraska residents a convenient way to recycle! 🌎♻️

📩 Interested in becoming a host location? Send the Northeast Nebraska RC&D Council a message or contact us at [email protected] or 402-719-7213.

Let’s make battery recycling easier—one community at a time! 🔋🌱

🪦🚌 What a fantastic day for the Northeast Nebraska RC&D Murder Mystery Cemetery Bus Tour! 🚌🪦We had a wonderful turnout t...
09/17/2026

🪦🚌 What a fantastic day for the Northeast Nebraska RC&D Murder Mystery Cemetery Bus Tour! 🚌🪦

We had a wonderful turnout this week and enjoyed a day full of history, stories, mysteries, and a few surprises along the way!

We started our adventure by visiting cemeteries throughout Pierce County, where Vickie DeJong shared the fascinating story of a murder victim who was a distant relative of hers at our first stop.

Judy Carlson then took us on a true historical adventure, challenging attendees to solve a real murder mystery from more than a century ago! Judy slowly revealed clues and hints throughout the day as everyone worked to piece the mystery together. 🔎

Along the route, we stopped to visit the Milk Bottle Museum in Royal, Nebraska, followed by a wonderful lunch at The Rex Theatre, provided by the Orchard Historical Society. Afterwards, we were able to walk through the one-room school house next door and purchase fudge from the Corner Hardware store in town.

After lunch, Dick Haskin gave us a very insightful presentation about his ancestor, Samuel Haskin from the old pioneer town called Mars, Nebraska.

We visited many other cemeteries along the way and enjoyed Judy’s fantastic stories and historical insights at every stop. Her grave witching demonstration is always so captivating! It was truly a memorable day!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who spent the day with us! We appreciate you joining us and helping make these tours so special. ❤️

And a very special thank you to Judy Carlson for all the time, research, and hard work she puts into making these events so interesting and fun, and to our amazing Northeast Nebraska RC&D board members, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make these tours possible!

We’re so grateful for everyone who helped make this such a great day! 🪦❤️🚌

08/18/2026

🪦 STEP BACK IN TIME: CEMETERY BUS TOUR 🪦

Join the Northeast Nebraska RC&D for a fascinating day exploring the cemeteries of Pierce County and parts of Antelope County on Tuesday, September 15!

This special bus tour will feature stories of people buried in the area, including murder victims and the details surrounding a 100-year-old murder mystery. Local history comes alive as Judy Carlson serves as moderator, with help from Vicki DeJong of Pierce.

🚌 Pick-Up Locations:
📍 7:30 a.m. – Navigator Bus Depot, 3 miles north of Norfolk on Highway 81
📍 8:00 a.m. – Jerry’s Hilltop Cafe, near the Highway 81/20 junction

💰 There is a $65 fee for the trip, which includes a noon meal.

📞 Reservations are required!
Call Bob Huntley at 402-640-7077 to reserve your spot.

Come discover the stories, mysteries, and history buried right here in Northeast Nebraska! 🌾🪦

Space is limited, so be sure to make your reservation!

We still have a few spots available! Call/ Text 402-719-7213 to learn more!
04/23/2026

We still have a few spots available!

Call/ Text 402-719-7213 to learn more!

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Plainview, NE
68769

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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