SPNRD's Reisdorff joins water leaders academy class

Ryan Reisdorff of Sidney has been accepted as a member of the Class VI of the Nebraska Water Leaders Academy, a one-year program that educates participants about the vital role rivers, streams and aquifers play in the economic sustainability of the state.

Reisdorff is a water resources specialist for South Platte Natural Resources District. His job includes overseeing wellhead protection and best management practices for the district.

A 2000 graduate of Chadron State College, Reisdorff began his current job in 2009. He worked for the NRD for eight years then took a position with Cabela's, befo...