I think there’s a big crane or heron sanctuary near Grand IslandI thought that Nebraska was a giant Bird and wildlife Sanctuary? ... the last untouched bit of nature in the land?
I have actually seen articles advocating the depopulation of about half the state and turning it into a giant wildlife sanctuary.
I kind of liked the idea.
The water wars are heating up. Nebraska announces a $500 million dollar plan to divert water from Colorado to Nebraska.
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Go look at the real estate prices for any mediocre lake anywhere close to Des Moines. They are very in demand. Omaha-Lincoln has 1.5-2x that population. I guarantee it would get a lot of local interest at least, which might not mean out of state tourism but would mean wealthier Nebraskans spending money in Nebraska instead of elsewhere.
The American West is “piling up a heritage of conflict and litigation over water rights, for there is not sufficient water to supply these lands.”
- John Wesley Powell 1893
- John Wesley Powell 1893
I know there is a bunch of families from Omaha and Lincoln that have places up at the Okoboji area. If they build there own might free up some expensive property in Iowa.
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I have no doubt that the rubes that live IN Nebraska would love to have it. My contention is linking it to tourism is asinine. Not to mention, they claim to not have enough water even for farming -- maybe don't make artificial lakes, then?
Just saw they intend this lake to be the size of Okoboji. Roughly 4,000 acres.
Senator calls big lake between Omaha and Lincoln a 'big swing'
But one landowner is concerned his farm could be under water in the name of development
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Massively irresponsible and waste of taxpayer dollars.Just saw they intend this lake to be the size of Okoboji. Roughly 4,000 acres.
Senator calls big lake between Omaha and Lincoln a 'big swing'
But one landowner is concerned his farm could be under water in the name of development
Whatever happens, I would expect any rulings to be tied up in the courts for years, if not decades.
Well they’re going to hand it out like candy anyway. Can you blame them for getting their share?
Back in the '60s they had this great idea to dam the Platte River to make a recreation area. The Platte is known mainly for being "A mile wide and an inch deep" and "Too wet to plow, too dry to drink."
The Platte valley is very wide and flat. Best guess was that a dam would have to be at least 10 to 15 miles long to get a minimal depth of water to float a boat.
The Platte valley is very wide and flat. Best guess was that a dam would have to be at least 10 to 15 miles long to get a minimal depth of water to float a boat.
You fight it. If you lose that fight and ir passes it would be irresponsible not to get what you can for the citizens who’s taxes funded it.
I honestly don't mind them getting what they can for their constituents. It's many of them taking credit when they both fought and voted against it that reeks of hypocrisy.
