Pibel Lake Recreation Area would go to NRD

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) would gain ownership of the Pibel Lake State Recreation Area under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 16.

LB849, introduced by Cedar Rapids Sen. Kate Sullivan, would transfer ownership of the recreation area from the Game and Parks Commission to the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. Sullivan said the recreation area would benefit greatly under the new ownership.

“The Lower Loup NRD views [maintaining state recreation areas] as part of their mission,” Sullivan said. “They hope to bring electricity to campsites and construct access roads along with other improvements.”

Senators adopted two technical amendments 30-0 and advanced the bill to select file on a 32-0 vote.