(KLZA)--The Nemaha NRD Board of Directors has recommended the NRD staff being looking into creating a wellhead protection area pilot project.

Recent concerns with some public water supply wells prompted the staff to consider initiating a wellhead protection area.  The program would provide incentives to landowners that would protect water quality and / or quantity within a wellhead protection area.  

The Operations & Education Committee discussed plans for the solar eclipse coming up August 21.

With Kirkman’s Cove Recreation Area in the pate of the total eclipse, its anticipated there could be increased interest in camping that weekend.  

Staff members offered several options to handle the expected interest. Final details are to be announced in the next several weeks.