Colorado has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss Nebraska’s lawsuit seeking affirmation of its water rights in Colorado, labeling Nebraska’s claims as speculative and lacking due diligence. Colorado’s response to Nebraska’s July filing criticizes Nebraska for not adequately addressing legal and financial implications related to the Perkins County Canal Project, intended to divert South Platte River water into Nebraska. Governor Jared Polis denounced Nebraska’s lawsuit as baseless and disruptive to ongoing negotiations. Colorado argues that Nebraska’s claims of obstruction and water mismanagement are unfounded and require further dialogue, not judicial intervention. The brief highlights Nebraska’s previous, now-withdrawn attempts to condemn Colorado land for the canal and insists Nebras

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