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Water Policy

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GroundworkLincoln

Nebraska Legislature Returns With a Crowded Agenda on Water and Housing

Lawmakers face a packed session with water policy, housing affordability, and school funding all competing for priority.

Daniel Whitfield · Jul 31, 2026 · 1 min

LongitudeStatewide

Nebraska Can't Grow Its Way Out of a Water Problem

Every conversation about Nebraska's economic future eventually runs into the same constraint, and we are not treating it with the urgency it deserves.

Walter Osei · Jul 26, 2026 · 1 min

The PlatteStatewide

Water Managers Respond as Drought Conditions Persist Across the State

Extended dry conditions in several regions have prompted new conservation measures from irrigation districts and municipal utilities alike.

Sarah Boone · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

The PlatteScottsbluff

Scottsbluff Water Planners Prepare for a Drier Long-Term Forecast

Municipal and irrigation water managers near Scottsbluff are updating long-term plans as North Platte River flows shift.

Sarah Boone · Jul 11, 2026 · 1 min