Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

Nebraska Game and Parks has issued an immediate temporary closure of the Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area near Lewellen and Lake McConaughy. Safety officials implemented this closure to ensure public safety as emergency responders actively manage wildfires in the region.

To support responders, all public access to the area is restricted until further notice. This critical safety measure includes a complete restriction of the airspace above Clear Creek to allow unrestricted access for aerial firefighting operations.

The State of Nebraska and Nebraska Game and Parks urge everyone to exercise an abundance of caution during this time. Game and Parks advises the public to check with local officials and monitor local media for the latest safety updates before planning any travel in affected parts of the state.

Game and Parks reminds everyone that a temporary ban on campfire is in effect at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.

First responders are stretched thin in many areas of the state as they react to fires where dry conditions and high winds persist. Many agencies, including Game and Parks, have been assisting.