Thanks to our summer interns!

The Lower Elkhorn NRD board and staff would like to take this opportunity to thank our interns for the dedication they showed this summer.  They jumped in with both feet and learned as much as possible while keeping everything moving forward out in the field.

Jerin TeKolste (left) was raised outside a small town called Roca, located just south of Lincoln.  He always enjoyed helping out on the family acreage and his grandparent’s farm.  He graduated in 2020 with a degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics from UNL and will be returning for a graduate degree in Agricultural Economics this fall.  Jerin said, “Some standout moments from my summer with the LENRD would have to be working on the water resources team to focus on groundwater quality in northeast Nebraska.  I’m very thankful for the opportunity the LENRD has given me and cannot thank everyone at the district enough for being overly friendly and inclusive.”

Colton Krusemark (right) grew up on a small acreage near Ponca.  He is currently a senior at Wayne State College and will graduate in 2022 with a degree in Conservation Biology.  He plans to use his degree in helping educate people about our natural resources.  Colton said, “I have appreciated the experience in talking with producers about our water issues, and educating myself on these issues as well.  I am thankful for the LENRD staff for helping the interns as much as possible.”

Thanks Jerin and Colton for all your hard work!  Good luck in your future endeavors!