The order directs Nebraska state agencies to take specific steps to prevent the implementation of President Biden’s 30 x 30 initiative launched January 27th, through the federal climate crisis executive order, 14008. Nebraska is the first state to issue such an order, sending a clear message to the Biden Administration that Nebraskans will continue to manage their land without federal intrusion.
“What we've asked for from the Biden administration is for more information, because their math doesn't work,” Ricketts said. “Either they're going to fail to get to 30% or they're not telling us something else about how they're going to get to 30% and that's what makes us concerned here in Nebraska.” (Nebraska Public Media)
The order states the “federal conservation mandates have no constitutional basis, and have great potential to devastate Nebraska’s economy,” and that the “federal 30 percent conservation goal would interfere with the States’ constitutional and traditional power over land and water uses.” It also notes that “the people of Nebraska oppose federal overreach and want to protect our state’s land and water to continue to make them more productive.”
...Governor Ricketts’ Order also prohibits all agencies from using discretionary funds or staff support for projects involving perpetual conservation easements.
Additionally, the Governor is placing an 18-month moratorium on adding any new regulations that expand the definition of endangered species, plants, or wildlife pursuant to state statute...
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