Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 46. Irrigation and Regulation of Water § 46-2,108. Appropriation of water for instream flows; terms, defined

(1) For purposes of sections 46-2,107 to 46-2,119, unless the context otherwise requires:

(2) An instream appropriation may be obtained only by the Game and Parks Commission or a natural resources district and only for that amount of water necessary for recreation or fish and wildlife. The instream use of water for recreation or fish and wildlife shall be considered a beneficial use of water.