In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution, passed on June 14, 1777, stated: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." reference

Gov. Pete Ricketts has proclaimed June 15-21, 2026, Nebraska Pollinator Week. June is also National Pollinators Month.

Game & Parks Resources: Nebraska Pollinator Patrol

Nebraskaland Magazine: Pollinator Information

NACD Resources: Pollinators

Local meetings are open to individuals interested in setting natural resources goals for Nebraska.

Holdrege, NE, June 17th - A Local Working Group that provides advice on the priorities for many U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs will meet June 17th 9:30 a.m. at the Tri-Basin NRD, 1723 Burlington St., Holdrege, NE.

The public is encouraged to attend and express their natural resource concerns. Ideas generated from the public will help the U.S. Department of Agriculture tailor their natural resource programs to meet the needs identified locally.

There is a Local Working Group in each Natural Resources District (NRD). Membership on the Local Working Group includes Federal, State, county, Tribal or local government representatives according to Camilla Kerner, district conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), whose agency guides the Local Working Group.

“The Local Working Group recommends to the NRCS State Conservationist how conservation programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), or Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) would be used most effectively in their area. This recommendation can include special target areas, cost share rates on conservation programs, which conservation practices should have cost assistance, or how many dollars could be needed,” said Kerner. This work group allows local input into how Federal dollars are spent, she said.

Typically, Nebraska NRCS obligates anywhere between $45 million to over $75 million dollars to farmers and ranchers statewide through NRCS conservation programs. These programs helped landowners and operators make natural resource improvements to their land, water, or wildlife. This funding was allocated according to the priorities set by the Local Working Group.

For more information about the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the programs and services they provide, contact your local USDA Service Center or www.ne.nrcs.usda.gov.

Tri-Basin NRD will remain open to serve the public.

Nebraska’s NRDs annually host a natural resources camp called Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE). ACE is open to students who have who have completed 6th or 7th grade and want to learn more about natural resources over their summer. The areas campers will learn about: water, forestry, range, wildlife, and soils. Campers will experience hands-on activities with a variety of presenters and explore possible careers in natural resources. ACE is hosted annually in June from Sunday to Wednesday at Kamp Kaleo near Burwell, Nebraska.  Find pictures and fun on our ACE Camp Facebook page at Adventure Camp about the Environment!

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Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board of Directors Meeting at Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, 1723 Burlington St., Holdrege, NE 68949. The agenda is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Tri-Basin NRD Office, 1723 Burlington Street, Holdrege, Nebraska, and (877) 995-6688. Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services necessary for participation by contacting the district office at the phone number and address listed above, at least two days in advance of the meeting.

Tri-Basin NRD office will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.