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What is the significance of the Ogallala Aquifer for agriculture in America?
It supplies at least one fifth of the total annual U.S. agricultural harvest.
What are the consequences if the Ogallala Aquifer dries up?
More than $20 billion worth of food and fiber will vanish from the world’s markets.
How long will it take natural processes to refill the Ogallala Aquifer once it's depleted?
6,000 years
What challenge do landowners face in managing the Ogallala Aquifer?
A tug-of-war between economic growth and declining natural resources.
Why is the situation of the Ogallala Aquifer considered a bellwether for the rest of the planet?
It reflects the global challenge of managing human demands on vital natural resources.
What grim findings were announced at a public meeting in the late 1960s at Garden City Community College?
Geologists announced that the water was geologic and when it's gone, it's gone.
Why did farmers in the High Plains region make a Faustian bargain?
Farmers traded long-term conservation for short-term economic gain due to the global market demand for their products.
According to Andrew Stone, why is using groundwater considered a responsible decision?
Groundwater is a valuable resource similar to coal or natural gas, and there is no benefit to mankind in keeping it unused.
What challenge do farmers in Garden City face due to the declining groundwater levels?
Farmers are grappling with maintaining successful agricultural operations while relying on less and less water.
What is the ultimate goal for the community of water users in the region, according to Mark Rude?
The community needs to figure out how to achieve sustainability in water usage.
Explore the impact of the disappearing Ogallala Aquifer on America's breadbasket region. Learn about the consequences of groundwater depletion in the vast agricultural fields that rely on this vital resource.
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