Which side of the "Water War" in Missouri are you on?

There is a war breaking out in Missouri over the state's water, which side are you on? Here are the details you need to know...

According to an article from KSDK, lawmakers in Missouri are taking the initial steps necessary to make sure no one can have the water that is in Missouri except Missourians.

In the article, they say "Missouri is home to a host of reliable freshwater systems. But lawmakers fear as other states struggle with a drier future, they might look to Missouri as a solution." The article goes on to mention if the bill passes, you could still take water from Missouri in the future BUT it would need to be approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. To read more on the Water War in Missouri, click here!

Should Missouri pass this law?

My gut tells me yes. Missouri lawmakers are right to think ahead and make sure they protect their citizens first. Illinois has the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, it will be fine, but states like Arizona, California, Colorado, and others could face a freshwater crisis in the coming years. According to the USA Today, there have been proposals to drain the Great Lakes in order to help out western states. The water crisis is real, it is happening quickly, and taking the steps to protect your state's resources is important, I hope the lawmakers in Missouri pass this law. Or do you feel the state should share and give water to the states that need it?

LOOK: Here are the 50 best beach towns in America

Every beach town has its share of pluses and minuses, which got us thinking about what makes a beach town the best one to live in. To find out, Stacker consulted data from WalletHub, released June 17, 2020, that compares U.S. beach towns. Ratings are based on six categories: affordability, weather, safety, economy, education and health, and quality of life. The cities ranged in population from 10,000 to 150,000, but they had to have at least one local beach listed on TripAdvisor. Read the full methodology here. From those rankings, we selected the top 50. Readers who live in California and Florida will be unsurprised to learn that many of towns featured here are in one of those two states.

Keep reading to see if your favorite beach town made the cut.

Gallery Credit: Keri Wiginton