LINCOLN — Nebraska is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Colorado’s request to dismiss part of its lawsuit over the South Platte River Compact. Nebraska argues Colorado’s water management system makes it difficult to verify compliance with irrigation water requirements. The state claims Colorado has deprived Nebraska of up to 1.3 million acre-feet of water over the years. The lawsuit also challenges Colorado’s alleged interference with Nebraska’s proposed Perkins County Canal, which would provide additional water during the non-irrigation season.

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