Neb. Rev. Stat. § 72-222: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 72-222

Any irrigation district, rural water district, public power district or public power and irrigation district, or natural resources district may acquire from the state any educational land, portion thereof, or interest therein for the purpose for which such districts are authorized by law to condemn private lands in this state. In addition, a natural resources district may acquire an easement or right-of-way for the purpose of constructing, replacing, operating, and maintaining structures which are a part of the program of work of the district.