| Formal Name: | Nebraska Aquaculture Board |
| Contact Person: | Dean Rosenthal, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, PO Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5495 |
| Purpose: | The purpose of the board is to advise and review regulations and laws in all matters as it pertains to aquaculture and aquaculturists. |
| How Many Affectable: | There are 37 licensed aquaculturists in Nebraska. Approximately 20 that raise and sell fish and 17 that are dealers. |
| How Many Served: | NA |
| Year Created: | 1993 |
| Year Active: | 1993 |
| Sunset Date: | Not specified |
| Authorization Citation: | Nebraska Revised Statute 2-5003 |
| Parent Agency: | None |
| Number Of Members: | Six |
| Who Appoints: | Governor appoints four industry representatives |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Three aquaculturists, one NE Game and Parks Fish Biologist, one NE Dept of Agriculture representative, and one aquaculture industry representative |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes. The four industry representatives shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses. |
| Term Length: | Three years. Can be reappointed at the Governors discretion |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 1 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 1 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 1 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 1 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 1 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 1 |
| Support Staff: | No |
| Shared or Separate: | NA |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | NA |
| Spending Authority: | NA |
| Since July 1, 2012: | April 12, 2013 held annual meeting at North Platte Fish Hatchery, discussion focused on aquatic invasive species (AIS).April 11, 2014 held annual meeting at North Platte Fish Hatchery, new AIS protocol was discussed. Game and Parks has mobile disinfection units at some lakes.April 10, 2015 held annual meeting at North Platte Fish Hatchery, discussion focused on changing regulations for reportable disease to lower the economic impact on fish farmers, also discussed changes to AIS testing to be on par with neighboring states.April 8, 2016 held annual meeting at North Platte Fish Hatchery, update on current Game and Parks operations, no changes to the regulations at current time. |