Coronavirus Updates
For more information on COVID-19 visit the Kansas Department for Health and Environment’s Resource Center at:
www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus
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Public Water Supply
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to develop and reports of bottled water shortages make headlines, the Kansas Water Office and Kansas Department of Health and Environment want to remind Kansans the drinking water provided by our public water supply systems is free of viruses and other pathogens.
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Drought in Kansas
July 6 Governor Kelly issued drought emergency, warning and watches for Kansas counties
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Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative
Landowners in priority areas within the Fall River, John Redmond, Kanopolis and Tuttle Creek watersheds are eligible for financial assistance for erosion-reducing conservation practice implementation through the Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative (KRPI).
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Water Technology Farm Report - 2019 Growing Season
The report for the 2019 Water Technology Farm growing season is now available.
Read MoreIn accordance with Ad Astra Reopening Plan guidance, KWO continues agency operations in telework capacity with a limited office presence as needed. To contact the office, please email kwo-info@kwo.ks.gov or call 785-296-3185 (toll free 1-888-526-9283).
Water Technology Farms
Seventeen farms have now been established in Kansas focusing on water conservation and better management practices.
State of the Resources
These reports are intended to provide a background of regional issues and record the progress towards regional goals and the Long-Term Vision for the Future of Water Supply in Kansas.
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Milford Lake RCPP
The Milford Lake RCPP Project seeks to address recurring HABs within the Lake. More info is available on the project website.
News & Events
Click on the Calendar to see our upcoming events
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Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative Now Accepting Applications
Jul 28, 2020, 09:04 AM by Katie IngelsFunding available for producers in priority watersheds above Kanopolis, Fall River, John Redmond and Tuttle Creek reservoirs to help with sediment reducing practices. Applications accepted through 8/21.Full story -
Milford Lake Watershed RCPP Funding Now Available for Producers
Jul 13, 2020, 09:10 AM by Katie IngelsMilford Lake Watershed RCPP funding now available and producers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and help reduce nutrient lossFull story -
Governor Declares Drought Emergency, Warnings and Watches for Kansas Counties
Jul 6, 2020, 23:54 PM by Katie IngelsGovernor Kelly issued Drought Declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #20-54.Full story -
Governor Appoints Roth, Hays, to the Kansas Water Authority
Apr 28, 2020, 12:21 PM by Katie IngelsFull story -
Governor Appoints Soetaert, Gardner, to the Kansas Water Authority.
Apr 21, 2020, 13:00 PM by Katie IngelsFull story
