As an intense and widespread drought digs into the High Plains, flows have decreased.
The Colorado-Nebraska border Residents on this state line have built their industry, economy and lives around the South Platte River. But as an intense and widespread drought digs into the High Plains, flows have decreased.
Unwilling to leave things to chance, Nebraska has taken action by invoking the fine print of a century-old water compact between the two states — and sparking new tension in the process. The West's megadroughtHalf the country is in drought, and no region has been sparedFarmers are under pressure and on the front lines of food inflation
'Something's gotta give.' Relentless heat and worsening drought conditions are devastating Texas cattle ranchers The Colorado River irrigates farms, powers electric grids and provides drinking water for 40 million people. As its supply dwindles, a crisis looms Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts in April signed legislation that, within the terms of the compact, would allow Nebraska to build a canal in Colorado to siphon water off the South Platte River.In response, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis described the plan as a"costly and misguided political stunt.
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