Groundwater
Groundwater Information
Groundwater Monitoring Network
The NRD measures 171 wells in April and November every year to monitor groundwater levels. Of those wells, 47 are dedicated groundwater monitoring wells the NRD began installing in 2015. Use the information below to learn more about our groundwater monitoring network, and how the NRD works to manage the groundwater resources.
Plymouth/Dorchester Real-Time Groundwater Levels
The NRD, in cooperation with UNL School of Natural Resources Conservation and Survey Division, has outfitted a dedicated monitoring well west of Plymouth and in Dorchester with a real-time data logger. The water level information is available online at UNL-School of Natural Resources.
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Crete Real-Time Groundwater Levels
The NRD has partnered with USGS to provide real-time groundwater level monitoring in Crete. Visit the USGS website to view the real-time data.
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NRD Real-Time Groundwater Levels
Through funds provided by a Nebraska Environmental Trust grant, the NRD was able to install real-time groundwater monitoring equipment. This equipment was installed in existing dedicated monitoring wells in the southern portion of the district from Jansen to Blue Springs. Click the button below to view groundwater level data!
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NRD Real-Time Weather
Through funds also provided by a Nebraska Environmental Trust grant, the NRD was able to install two real-time weather stations. One station was installed northeast of DeWitt. Another station was installed west of Blue Springs. Click the button below to view the weather data!
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