Cover of Ogallala Blue: Water and Life on the Great Plains

Ogallala Blue: Water and Life on the Great Plains

A history of the Ogallala aquifer traces its formation after the retreat of the glaciers; its use by ancient tribes, center-pivot sprinkler systems, and sophisticated extraction technologies; and the risk factors for its eventual drying out.

Subject
science
Themes
environment
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 330 pages

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