This year, we can also help secure our water resources for generations to come. After our people, water is Nebraska’s greatest natural resource. To secure our water supply, I am recommending $500 mil to construct a canal & reservoir system from the South Platte River.
Access to water enables farmers & ranchers to produce, protects drinking water, & ensures NE remains the best place in the world to live, work, & raise a family. If we fail to secure our supply from the So. Platte, we could expect to lose 90% of water that comes to us from CO
We must act to preserve, protect, manage, and steward our water supply for our future Nebraskans.
I am also requesting $200 million be allocated to the water projects presented by the STAR WARS Special Committee. These projects will also secure our access to water—and they provide the additional promise to grow the Good Life in tourism and recreation.