Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A September 2013 PMID 23980153

Tapping unsustainable groundwater stores for agricultural production in the High Plains Aquifer of Kansas, projections to 2110.

David R Steward, Paul J Bruss, Xiaoying Yang, Scott A Staggenborg, Stephen M Welch, Michael D Apley

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This collection of discussions demonstrates high interest and acknowledgment of the article's findings, with references to the ongoing depletion of the Ogalalla Aquifer, concerns about agricultural sustainability, and the potential for water-saving measures to extend the aquifer's lifespan. The tone varies from factual to concerned, with phrases like 'may never top up again' and mentions of 'animal farming disaster,' highlighting both the urgency and the real-world impact of water management issues.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the critical issue of groundwater depletion and the need for sustainable water management, aligning with the publication's message.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high engagement with the topic, referencing specific concerns about the aquifer’s future and the implications for agriculture and water resources.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many comments involve detailed observations and personal concerns, such as the charts showing irrigation impacts and the risks to animal farming, indicating active and thoughtful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions emphasize the significant environmental and economic consequences of groundwater depletion, suggesting the publication raises awareness of a matter with long-term regional and possibly national importance.

Abstract in brief

  • The High Plains Aquifer in Kansas is heavily relied upon for agriculture, but current trends show that about 30% of its groundwater has already been used, with another 39% expected to be depleted over the next 50 years, posing a risk to future water availability.
  • Despite declining water levels, irrigated farming in the region may continue to increase until 2040 due to improvements in water use efficiency, but further reductions in pumping—around 20%—could extend the timeline of peak agricultural output into the 2070s and beyond.
  • Implementing water-saving measures now, such as reducing current pumping, can actually boost long-term agricultural production by preserving water resources, highlighting an urgent opportunity to secure the region’s future sustainability and ensure water and food security.]

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@RogerLa67397096 @hburgersar @KHayhoe My concern with water usage is primarily regarding the depletion of the Ogalalla Aquifer. The following chart shows how much corn is grown there in Kansas, with and without irrigation, and how much is for cattle feed. The large majority is irrigated. https://t.co/4FTnas1HvX https://t.co/aDTUTComuR

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Ground water pumped up and used, water that takes decades and centuries to top up, may never top up again in many places. Yet another animal farming disaster. https://t.co/7LmRzAg7Lm

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~Journey P.Ⓥ︎
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What's Drinking Our Planet's Aquifers Dry? https://t.co/L2Ryc2ApQi via @YouTube

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Ground water pumped up and used, water that takes decades and centuries to top up, may never top up again in many places. Yet another animal farming disaster. https://t.co/7LmRzAg7Lm

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@RogerLa67397096 @hburgersar @KHayhoe My concern with water usage is primarily regarding the depletion of the Ogalalla Aquifer. The following chart shows how much corn is grown there in Kansas, with and without irrigation, and how much is for cattle feed. The large majority is irrigated. https://t.co/4FTnas1HvX https://t.co/aDTUTComuR

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