Will Kansas Run Out Of Water?!?

Hopefully not . . . But right now here's a glimpse at a VERY REAL CRISIS that can actually be measured . . . Unlike most political rhetoric, posturing and so-called environmental advocacy.

Check-it: 

"In western Kansas, farmers are pumping large volumes of water out of the Ogallala Aquifer to irrigate crops, depleting it over decades after the state over-appropriated water rights. In eastern Kansas, rivers and streams are filling reservoirs with sediment, reducing their capacity. 

"As a result of these developments, more than 100 communities across the state are at risk of running out of water within 25 years."

And here's what might be the solution . . . 

"Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill creating a water conservation task force to address the state's water challenges. The task force will evaluate water risks, define sustainable water supply, and assess funding for water projects."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Can Kansas' new task force tackle the state's water crisis?