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“Shoemaker Stance on Water Could be Devastating”
Mark Christensen, Republican candidate for legislature in the 44th District, says the public has every reason to have serious concern when it comes to water policy. During his first listening tour stop in Imperial, Frank Shoemaker publicly stated that he believes the Nebraska water laws should be changed to combine ground and surface water rules. If that is done, then groundwater irrigation will likely suffer the same fate as what is currently happening in Colorado.
Mark Christensen’s concern is that Shoemaker does not understand the consequences of combining surface and ground water laws. It would cause the immediate shut down of most irrigation in the area as well as a significant devaluation in the effected land. Mark knows that the 44th District simply cannot stand to lose millions in net worth due to devaluation of irrigated land. “Our schools are dependent on maintaining a solid valuation,” Mark said.
A good portion of McCook’s economy comes from surrounding communities throughout the 44th District. Most of those communities are 60-70% agriculturally driven. “If we devastate the economies of smaller communities largely dependant on groundwater irrigation, we are likely to create circumstances that are harmful to McCook’s economy as well. I don’t want to see any of that happen,” said Mark.
If you wish to discuss water issues with Mark, feel free to contact him at 1-308-991-7391 or visit
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