Green: Aquifer's Depletion Poses Sweeping Threat

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 15:40 in Earth & Climate

The Ogallala was first pumped 100 years ago to irrigate farms and ranches. Man is draining it faster than nature can recharge it, especially in the most arid areas, like Boise City, Okla.

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