Burn ban still in place at parks

With the extension of the governor’s statewide burn ban, guests at Nebraska Game and Parks’ properties are reminded that a temporary ban on campfires remains at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.

Governor Jim Pillen on Thursday extended the statewide burn ban that was set to expire on March 27th. The new burn ban now continues through April 10th.

Pillen signed an executive order that continues the timeframe by which fire chiefs or their designated members are prohibited from issuing permits for open burning anywhere in the state to March 28th through April 10th.