Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District is Named in Federal Lawsuit

On October 17, 2023, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District received notice that it had been named in a complaint filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.  The complaint, filed on behalf of Subdistrict #3 Director Melissa Temple lists the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District as the Defendant and seeks Preliminary and Permanent Injunction, Damages, and Declaratory Relief. 

In response to this filing, General Manager Brian Bruckner responded by stating, “Given the sensitive nature of this matter, along with the fact that there is active litigation being pursued on behalf of Director Temple against the District, we will simply acknowledge receipt of the court filing and that we are consulting with our legal counsel to assess our options to defend the District.  That being stated, we will have no further comment on the matter until new details become available.”