Rule 5 Update Public Hearing

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The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District will hold a public hearing on March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District office at 319 East 25th Street, York Nebraska 68467. This hearing is for citizens to provide testimony concerning changes to the District’s Rule 5 – Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations including the addition of Chapter 7 Large Volume Water Users rules.  The proposed change recognizes preferences of use, requires a hydrologic analysis with particular requirements for any proposed qualifying well.  The proposed change also includes altering the format of Rule 5. 

Written comments can be mailed to or dropped at the Upper Big Blue NRD, 319 East 25th Street, York NE 68467 on or before March 21, 2025. Persons requiring assistance or auxiliary aides to attend and/or participate in the hearing should contact the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District at the address above or by calling 402-362-6601.

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