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Standard Variances for New Irrigated Acres

Applications Accepted October 15 - November 17

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PI E R C E KN O X CE D A R DI X O N T HU RS T O N BU R T C O LF A X W A Y N E CU MIN G S T AN T O N MADISO N P L A T T E DODG E
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Lower Elkhorn NRD Application Period for New Irrigated Acres Opens October 15th

Oct 10, 2025
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36th Annual Wonderful World of Water Festival held in Pierce

Sep 19, 2025
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Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors Approve Budget for Fiscal Year 2026

Sep 12, 2025
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