Environmental groups oppose $8M NET-to‑Water Resources transfer in Appropriations hearing
Department of Water, Energy & Environment sought an $8 million transfer from the Nebraska Environmental Trust to the Water Resources Cash Fund for water planning and implementation; conservation groups and county officials warned the transfer would supplant voter‑approved NET priorities and reduce competitive grants for habitat, recycling, and weed management.
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The Department of Water, Energy and Environment (DWE) told the Appropriations Committee it seeks an $8 million transfer from the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) to the Water Resources Cash Fund to support statewide water planning, groundwater and surface water management, and implementation projects. Director Jesse Bradley said the request would be used largely for projects (roughly $6M) and for limited planning/staff support ($2M) that the department says aligns with NET statutory purposes.
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