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Idaho’s Water Crisis Hits Hard | Boise News
Idaho’s water crisis is here now—not tomorrow—forcing farmers to choose between crops and empty fields as reservoirs vanish and aquifers hit historic lows. With agricultural demand soaring 40% above normal, surface water users face a devastating shortfall of over 366,000 Olympic pools worth of water, while emergency groundwater cuts offer only temporary relief. Without a bold, long-term groundwater management plan—and with climate forecasts pointing to drier years ahead—Idaho risks repeating the mistakes of regions that waited too long to act. The time for action is now. Listen in comfort:Get…
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