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The Prophet of the Playas

Posted on September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 by Alan Day

In the Texas Panhandle, Darryl Birkenfeld is betting on the miracle basins to bring revival to a sputtering Ogallala Aquifer.

This Former Priest Thinks He Knows How to Save a Region Going Dry | Texas MonthlyDownload
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