Nebraska State Office
Lincoln, NE 68508-3866
Lincoln, NE 68508-3866
Our Mission: We deliver conservation solutions so agricultural producers can protect natural resources and feed a growing world.
Our Vision: Productive and healthy landscapes across Nebraska through voluntary conservation of natural resources.
Welcome to NRCS in Nebraska!

Rob Lawson, State Conservationist
Nebraska NRCS, led by our State Conservationist Robert Lawson and our State Leadership Team, directs NRCS programs that help farmers and ranchers plan and carry out voluntary conservation activities on their operations throughout the state of Nebraska. He provides state leadership for operations and program management for 77 field offices, three area offices, and the state office in Lincoln.
Employee Directory
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Robert Lawson
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State Conservationist
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Jamie Petersen
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Executive Assistant
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Conor Ward
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Assistant State Conservationist - Partnerships
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Conor Ward
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Acting Assistant State Conservationist - Programs
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Scott Ingalsbe
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State Public Affairs Specialist
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Kelly Klenke
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Assistant State Conservationist - Management and Strategy
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Name | Position | Phone Number | |
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Allen Gehring
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State Conservation Engineer
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Name | Position | Phone Number | |
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Jeremiah Schutz
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State Resource Conservationist
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Name | Position | Phone Number | |
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Carlos Villarreal
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State Soil Scientist
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Name | Position | Phone Number | |
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Mary Reece
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Assistant State Conservationist - Field Operations West
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James Huntwork
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Assistant State Conservationist - Field Operations Central
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Doug Wagner
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Assistant State Conservationist - Field Operations East
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Name | Position | Phone Number | |
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Melissa Baier
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Assistant State Conservationist - Water Resources and Easements
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Name | Position | Phone Number | |
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Cory Schmidt
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Assistant State Conservationist - Wetland Compliance
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