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Governor Kelly Updates Declaration of Drought Emergency, Warnings, and Watches for Kansas Counties

Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated drought declarations for Kansas counties. The drought declaration removed 42 counties from a drought status and placed 16 counties into warning status and 47 counties into watch status.

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Check out the Kansas Water Plan

The Kansas Water Plan is one of the primary tools used to address current water resource issues and plan for future needs. The plan is updated every 5 years, most recently in 2022.

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Strategic Implementation Planning Document Complete

The Kansas Water Plan Implementation Framework is complete! Thank you to everyone who attended the local consult meetings and contributed to this document!

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GOVERNOR'S WATER CONFERENCE

See a presentation you wanted to revisit? The slide decks from the Governor's Water Conference are available.

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WATER CONSERVATION PLAN GUIDELINES

The Water Conservation Plan Guidelines help define each water system drought stage, triggers, goals, and response actions.

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UPCOMING KWA MEETINGS

Our next meeting will take place on December 3 in Ottawa. Visit the calendar for more information.

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2025 ANNUAL REPORT

The Kansas Water Authority's 2025 Annual Report is complete! View the recommendations to the Governor and State Legislature.

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