February 7, 2023
Research Update
Keeping Up with Research: Understanding the Perceptions of Producers Regarding the Ogallala Aquifer Use: A Survey Report. SRL144. Jonathan Aguilar, Amariah Fischer, and Matthew Sanderson. This survey asked producers in the Ogallala aquifer how they view their role in groundwater use, what they see as consequences of groundwater depletion, and why they believe groundwater should be conserved. Producers were also asked about their worldviews and values. Together, these questions help provide an understanding of the cultural state of the Ogallala aquifer, especially as it pertains to groundwater use.