What’s the Real Reason E Idaho Farmers Don’t Have Enough Water? Cobalt Mining
500,000 acres of farmland are now without water due to the shutoff order.
The shutoff order affects 6,400 groundwater users.
The decision is linked to a predicted yearly shortfall and noncompliance with mitigations.
Jervois, a company mining for cobalt, received approval to operate 24/7 shortly after the water curtailment order.
The mining operation requires significant water usage, contributing to water scarcity concerns.
https://citizenwatchreport.com/whats-the-real-reason-e-idaho-farmers-dont-have-enough-water-cobalt-mining/