Online Atlas Highlights High Plains Aquifer
Associtated Press - Sun 11:01 AM 10/28/2012
A new online atlas chronicles the history of the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas.
A new online atlas chronicles the history of the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas.
The High Plains Aquifer Atlas was launched recently by the Kansas Geological Survey. It features more than 70 maps, many of which are interactive.
The atlas provides insight into the past and future of Kansas' High Plains Aquifer. The aquifer is considered the lifeblood of the southwest Kansas economy.
Brownie Wilson, with the Kansas Geological Survey, said it's been talking about putting together an atlas for years, well before Gov. Sam Brownback and others began pushing to find ways to extend the life of the state's groundwater supplies. Wilson says the atlas also allows users to access individual well data for some of the region's water wells.
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troy
Sunday 28 October 2012 14:17 Report this comment
Took a quick look, neat product. Needs to have a table which discusses the effects of ethanol production on the aquifer. A large amount of water is used to grow the corn and then produce the ethanol. Would be a nice tool to educate students on taking care of our resources.
Aurora
Monday 29 October 2012 18:53 Report this comment
@ troy, not just corn but wheat, unsustainable irrigating, and city water pumping.