LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A proposal to dredge a new lake along the Platte River between Omaha and Lincoln drew questions and no clear answers from cities, conservationists and a landowner who might be in the project’s path.
Some organizations said Thursday that they didn’t outright oppose the idea but raised concerns about the potential lake’s impact on the river and surrounding area.
Conservationists say they're worried about the impact on wildlife and the environment, while water regulators from Omaha and Lincoln are concerned about how it might affect their water supplies.
The measure’s sponsor, Speaker of the Legislature Mike Hilgers, says more studies will be conducted before the state moves forward.