The Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee will be hosting their annual Water Tour August 15th & 16th, 2023. We are accepting reservations now. This year’s tour will focus on “Where the Water Goes” to share the full story of the impact the water system has for all of Nebraska. This year’s tour will feature agricultural businesses and how they utilize water. Highlights include Walther Farms Potato Facility, Lake McConaughy Water Interpretive Center, Hydro Facility at Kingsley Dam, Lodgepole Creek, South Platte Basin, Liley Fish Farm, Darnall Ranch, Farmers Irrigation Diversion Dam and Wild Cat Hills Nature Center. Not only is this tour educational, it is also one of the fundraising events the Agribusiness Committee does each year to generate funds to provide scholarships to students pursuing ag-related careers.
The bus tour will leaves at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday and return about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
The cost for the tour is $250 for single or $350 for a double. This includes transportation, lodging in Sidney, NE, a box lunch on Tuesday and lunch on Wednesday. The motel has a complimentary breakfast on Wednesday morning. Dinner Tuesday night is on your own,there are restaurants within walking distance of the motel. Seats are limited. Reservations will be secured when payment is received. Registrants will receive a detailed itinerary and instructions prior to the tour.
To register or for more information, please contact the Chamber at
(308) 632-2133 or office@scottsbluffgering.net.
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