City of Lincoln v. Central Platte Natural Resources District

NATURE OF CASE

On September 9, 1993, the City of Lincoln filed an application for a permit to appropriate flows of the Platte River for induced ground water recharge. On September 23, 1999, Saunders County filed an “Objection and Request for Hearing” and prayed to become a party to the proceedings. The director of the Department of Natural Resources (Department) subsequently denied Saunders County’s request to become a party. Saunders County appeals.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

In an appeal from the Department, an appellate court’s review of the director’s factual determinations is limited to deciding…