LINCOLN- In the 2022 legislative session lawmakers appropriated $700 million for water infrastructure projects. Many believe water will be one of the leading issues once again, but this time for a new legislature to weigh in on. “Coming out of the drought we experienced in the state this year, I think 2023 is going to be the year of water and water infrastructure,” said Sen. Anna Wishart.

One of the larger water-related topics will be a second source of water for Lincoln. Senator Bostar led an effort last year to secure a new source, and he has announced he will lead the charge again. “The future of Lincoln’s water isn’t just a city issue, but a state issue,” Bostar said.

Other water infrastructure projects that are expected to come before the Legislature include further development of the Perkins County Canal, which will connect Nebraska to the South Platte River in Colorado. This concept was first sparked in the 2022 legislature and had support from many including Governor Ricketts.

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