Upper Elkhorn NRD Holding a Modified Groundwater Irrigated Acre Expansion Sign-Up In October

The Upper Elkhorn NRD will be taking applications for the expansion of new groundwater irrigated acres during the month of October for the 2026 growing season. There will be up to 150 new groundwater irrigated acres allotted. The focus of the 2025 sign up will be to complete pivots with 15 acres or less but not excluding other potential forms of expansion using the same criteria as last year.

The sign-up is not on a first-come first served basis; but, based on a ranking criteria sheet that focuses on current water quality and quantity concerns within the district. Applications will be accepted...