NRD Staff and Directors Receive Unicameral Updates at Annual Nebraska Association of Resources Districts Legislative Conference

LENRD General Manager, Brian Bruckner, has been keeping a close eye on the legislation being introduced relating to natural resources. Of particular interest is LB 145 and LB 695. LB 145 would require the Director of Agriculture to administer a grant program relating to noxious weeds. This legislation addresses the desire to see additional funding for weed management – which was presented by Doug Deck, Wayne County Weed Superintendent – at the Subcommittee of the Whole Meeting in January. Bruckner provided a letter of support for this Bill. LB 695, introduced by Senator Rob Dover, would require specific action by the LENRD when it comes to flood control options for the City of Battle Creek. The Battle Creek WFPO Plan is still in the process of being finalized and there are plans for Houston Engineering to present on the status of the project at a meeting later this Spring.