Ogallala Water Scarcity Hotspot Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it?
A
Great Plains (Canada to USA)
Fossil water
2
Q
Problems facing aquifer?
A
Low precipitation in area so being used faster than replenished
High overabstraction (Thousands of litres per day)
3
Q
How is it distributed?
A
99% goes to agriculture
4
Q
How are people trying to manage it?
A
Crop diversification (Moving away from water intensive crops)
Smart irrigation to use less water
Ogallala Aquifer Initative (Multi-state agreement to try and conserve water, such as methods above)
