Transfer of Federal Recreational Land at Nebraska Reservoirs to Local Counties.
This law transfers ownership of specific federal lands, including cabin lots and public concession areas, at Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs in Nebraska to the local county governments (Hitchcock and Frontier Counties). The goal is to ensure local management of these recreational areas while maintaining their current use, public access, and flood control protections. The counties must purchase the land at fair market value and assume responsibility for maintenance and liability.
Key points
Local county governments in Nebraska will take over the management of recreational areas, including concession sites and permitted cabin lots, at Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs.
The transfer requires counties to maintain public access and the land's current use (recreation, conservation, fish and wildlife habitat).
Counties must pay the fair market value for the land (excluding existing permit holder improvements) and cover all administrative transfer costs.
The federal government is not liable for flood damage on the conveyed land after the transfer; temporary flooding will not be considered a government taking.
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