Kelly, Kobach team up to oppose Nebraska water plan

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, and AG Kris Kobach send a joint letter opposing a Nebraska plan to redirect water. They argue it would introduce evasive carp that could harm Kansas waterways and recreation.

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August 19, 2024 - 1:20 PM

Silver Carp, a species of highly invasive Asian carp, are active after being disturbed in the Fox River. The same species is known to be present in the Platte River. If the Platte-Republican diversion is allowed, this species could reach Kansas fishing lakes. Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach joined forces Friday to oppose Nebraska’s planned Platte-Republican interbasin transfer, which they argue would introduce invasive carp that could bring significant harm to Kansas waterways.

The transfer would redirect water from the Platte River in Nebraska south toward the Republican River Basin, which enters northern Kansas. It is currently under review by Nebraska’s Department of Natural Resources. Critics warn this could introduce invasive carp species currently found in the Platte River into several key Kansas…

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