LENRD supports Watershed Dynamics Program with Norfolk High School

The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) recently awarded Norfolk Public Schools with a grant to get their Watershed Dynamics Program started. The science and agriculture departments at Norfolk High are teaming up to partner with the City of Norfolk and the LENRD to collect data and analyze the water quality of the Elkhorn River.

Jonathan Anderson, FFA Advisor with Norfolk Public Schools, presented his proposal to the LENRD Board of Directors at their December board meeting. The group put together a list of equipment needs to get the project up and running.  Anderson also presented some of their ideas for the future.  The board voted to award $1,756 to the school for their equipment needs.

The Watershed Team will focus on three locations on the North Fork of the Elkhorn River and will collect samples at different times of the year to help with analysis.  LENRD Information & Education Specialist, Julie Wragge, said, “The data will be important as the district works closely with the city in the development of the Riverfront Project that will promote further recreation opportunities for the Norfolk Area.”