The Great Plains: A Region of Limited Water Resources
The Great Plains region of the United States is an arid to semi-arid climate zone that covers parts of the northern Midwest and the central Great Plains. The region is home to some of the largest grain-producing states in the country, as well as cattle ranching operations. The Great Plains has been historically underdeveloped in terms of infrastructure and population, in large part due to its limited water resources.
While the region has seen some economic development in recent years, largely due to the oil and gas boom, the lack of water resources has continued to be a major limiting factor in the region's growth. This is especially true in terms of agriculture, which is the largest industry in the Great Plains. The limited water resources have led to water shortages and restrictions, which have in turn limited the amount of land that can be used for farming and ranching.
This has had a direct impact on the political development of the Great Plains. The region has long been considered a "flyover country" by the rest of the country, and its sparse population has made it a political afterthought. This has changed in recent years as the region has begun to receive more attention from national politicians, but the limited water resources have still had a major impact on the region