The 2020 permitting season was a record setting year for the Land Administration team and 2021 appears to be shaping up to be even busier.

As we move towards the 2021 permitting season, the land administration team wants to remind everyone of the importance of knowing and having marked the lot boundaries, buildable area or SWAF placement zone prior to commencing any permitted activity.

If you have questions about allowable construction or the District’s permitting process, please contact the appropriate Land Administrator in the table below.


Employee NameProject subject matterContact Info
Luke Ritz

(Senior Land Administrator)

  • Land and Shoreline Management Plan
  • Permit rules and regulations, Certified Contractor Program
  • Lease Question
Office: (308) 357-3582

Cell: (308) 529-0009

[email protected]

DeAnna Bartruff

(Land Administrator)

  • Dwelling and Associated Construction Permit POC
  • Dredge, Excavate, Fill Permits, Concession Leases
  • Residential Lease Questions & Transfers
Office: (308) 995-3563

Cell: (308) 991-5565

[email protected]

Dustin Ehlers

(Land Administrator)

  • Shoreline & Water Access Facility Permit POC
  • Erosion Control Permit POC
  • Pre-Construction/On Site Meetings
Office: (308) 537-3582 x4184

Cell: (308) 991-9778

[email protected]