South Platte

noun

1. a river flowing NE from central Colorado to the Platte River in W Nebraska. 424 miles (683 km) long.

Example Sentences

Nebraska last year launched a $500 million canal project to divert water from the South Platte River in Colorado.

From Seattle Times

The city is currently reusing about 10%, filtered through the South Platte River bank, and is well-positioned to accommodate future growth by expanding recycling, Baker said.

From Seattle Times

Plus, Colorado often exceeded its treaty obligations on the South Platte: From 1996 through 2015, the state delivered Nebraska almost 8 million more acre feet than it was required to deliver under the treaty.

From Salon

Schneider and his neighbors take surplus South Platte water in winter to augment the wells they use to irrigate their crops in summer.

From Seattle Times

Ricketts, a Republican, has said the South Platte River Compact agreement that was approved by Nebraska, Colorado and Congress in 1923 gives Nebraska the right to build the canal.

From Seattle Times