Notice is hereby given that the Little Blue Natural Resources District (LBNRD)
will hold a public hearing Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, at 8:30 p.m., or immediately
following the full board meeting, in the LBNRD boardroom, located in Davenport, NE.
The purpose of the hearing is to change rule 2.10.1 of the “Groundwater Management
Rules and Regulations” and several Recreation Area rules.

February 2022

WATER USE REPORTING

  1. RULE 2.10.1 currently reads:

All agricultural water users, including recreational, fish & wildlife users, shall report to the District the groundwater withdrawal from each high-capacity water well he or she controlled for the calendar year on or before December 31st, of each year.

 

PROPOSED CHANGE for RULE 2.10.1:

 

All agricultural water users, including recreational, fish & wildlife users, shall report to the District the groundwater withdrawal from each high-capacity water well he or she controlled for the calendar year on or before December 15th  31st, of each year

 

December 2020

RECREATION AREA RULE CHANGES

 

  1. RULE 01.20B currently reads:

The use of flotation devices within designated swimming areas is prohibited, except for such devices approved by the Unites States Coast Guard.

 

  • The use of surfboards and similar devices, and the throwing of Frisbees, balls, and other similar devices within designated swimming areas are prohibited.

 

PROPOSED CHANGE for RULE 01.20B:

 

The use of flotation devices within designated swimming areas is permitted at your own risk. is prohibited, except for such devices approved by the Unites States Coast Guard.

 

  • The use of surfboards and similar devices, and the throwing of Frisbees, balls, and other similar devices within designated swimming areas are prohibited.

 

 

  1. RULE 02.01F currently reads:

 

Horseback riding is allowed on roadways and throughout the park except in the area designated as a target range. Riders should be aware that the area will be open for hunting and archery during the appropriate seasons.

 

PROPOSED CHANGE for RULE 02.01F:

 

Horseback riding is allowed on roadways and throughout the park. except in the area designated as a target range. Riders should be aware that the area will be open for hunting and archery during the appropriate seasons.

 

  1. RULE 04.01J currently reads:

 

Swimming and wading are permitted only within the area designated and marked for such activities by a buoy line.  These activities are “at your own risk.”  No lifeguards on duty.  The District is not responsible for any accidents or loss of life.

 

PROPOSED CHANGE for RULE 04.01J:

 

Swimming and wading are permitted. only within the area designated and marked for such activities by a buoy line.  These activities are “at your own risk.”  No lifeguards on duty.  The District is not responsible for any accidents or loss of life.