COLUMN: States battling over South Platte River Compact

COLUMN: States battling over South Platte River Compact

It’s a red state vs. blue state court case over the water that both states’ agriculture industries depend upon, with the most affected areas in Colorado being in Sedgwick, Logan, and Washington Counties. The state of Nebraska has filed a…

Senator Byron Pelton condemns Perkins Canal plan, reaffirms Colorado water defense

Senator Byron Pelton condemns Perkins Canal plan, reaffirms Colorado water defense kcpnews2 Tue, 07/22/2025 - 06:18 Image Colorado State Senator Byron Pelton issued the following statement concerning the Perkins Canal and Nebraska’s recent water lawsuit against the state of Colorado:“Agriculture is an economic driver of Senate District 1 and the state of Colorado. Building the Perkins Canal would severely impact irrigation in water district 64…

Nebraska Sues Colorado Over South Platte River Water Rights, Perkins County Canal

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks in the House of Representatives chamber in the State Capitol, Jan. 17, 2023, in Denver.(David Zalubowski / AP Photo) Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (center) and Gov. Jim Pillen (right) announce a lawsuit against Colorado before the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to assert Nebraska’s water rights to the South Platte River that crosses state lines. At left is Jesse Bradley, director of the Nebraska Department o…