West Knox Wellhead Protection Plan

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WEST KNOX WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN

Public Hearing

August 24, 2-4 pm

ZCBJ Hall

401 S Main Street

Verdigre, NE 68783

The Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District (LNNRD) will hold a public hearing regarding a Wellhead Protection Plan for the West Knox Rural Water System in Knox County in Nebraska. The meeting will be held at ZCBJ Hall on August 24th from 2-4 pm.

This public hearing is being held to receive public feedback, provide information about the wellhead protection plan development process, why the plan is needed, and the best management practices associated with a wellhead protection area. The goal is to establish a recommended plan that is supported by the public and the LNNRD.

All interested persons are invited to attend and present relevant comments and questions. Project information will be available and personnel from the LNNRD and the consultant team will be present to answer questions and receive comments. A formal presentation will not be included as part of this public hearing. The information open house format allows the public to come at any time during the advertised hours, gather pertinent information about the project, speak one-on-one with project personnel, and leave as they wish.

LNNRD will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) will be made if the LNNRD is notified by August 1, 2022. The public is being encouraged to make suggestions or express concerns regarding this proposed project. Comments will be collected through August 24, 2022. Written comments or requests should be submitted to: Stacey Roach, Olsson, 601 P Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508; sroach@olsson.com; telephone 402-458-5042.

Information regarding the proposed project (including the draft plan) has been made available on the project website at https://lnnrd.org/about/west-knox-rural-water/. For those without internet access, please contact the individual above.