The Republican River Compact

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Geolocation:	40° 2' 41.8677", -101° 33' 31.2843"
Total Area	64,79064,790 km² 25,015.419 mi² km2
Climate Descriptors	Semi-arid/steppe (Köppen B-type)
Predominent Land Use Descriptors	agricultural- cropland and pasture
Important Uses of Water	Agriculture or Irrigation, Domestic/Urban Supply, Livestock, Recreation or Tourism

Analysis, Synthesis, and Insight

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ASI:The Importance of Trust in the Republican River Compact

The history of the Republican River basin is characterized by periodic conflict. The presence and absence of mutual trust plays an essential role in both the successes and failings of the Republican River Compact to address this conflict. What role does trust play in transboundary water agreements and what actions can nurture or erode this trust?(read the full article... )

Contributed by: Ashley M. (last edit: 20 December 2015)