Drought in Kansas

Governor Declares Drought Emergency, Warnings and Watches for Kansas Counties - June 27, 2022

The Governor’s Drought Response Team examines conditions; and recommends updates to the Governor.

2022 Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature

The 2022 Kansas Water Authority (KWA) Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature is now available!

Click here to read the 2022 report, as well as learn more about the KWA responsibilities and members.

Kansas Water Plan Update

The Kansas Water Plan is currently being updated.

A draft version can be viewed now.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Registration is now open for the 2022 Governor's Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas!

This year's conference will be in person at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, Kansas on November 16 & 17, 2022.

Keep checking our website regularly for conference updates!

Photo Contest Open!

The KWO Photo Contest is Now Open!

We want to see your water photos! The deadline to submit is Friday, October 28, 2022.

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.

Milford Lake RCPP

The Milford Lake RCPP Project seeks to address recurring HABs within the Lake. More info is available on the project website.

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Governor Declares Drought Emergency, Warnings and Watches for Kansas Counties

Jun 27, 2022, 16:34 PM by Katie Goff

On 6/27 Governor Kelly approved updated drought declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #22-06. This drought declaration places all 105 Kansas counties either in watch, warning or emergency status.
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Study Finds Widespread Uranium Contamination in US Drinking Water

Apr 15, 2022, 11:03 AM by User Not Found

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Governor’s Water Conference & Professional Abstracts

Apr 1, 2022, 14:39 PM by Katie Ingels

Mark your calendars for the Governor's Water Conference, 11/16-17, 2022 and Professional Abstracts are now being accepted.
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Kansas Celebrates Water in Observance of World Water Day

Mar 22, 2022, 09:13 AM by Katie Ingels

Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation declaring March 22 as Kansas Water Day in observance of World Water Day. Kansas depends on both ground and surface water supplies and the future of Kansas’ growth and prosperity depend on this vital resource.
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Governor Declares Drought Emergency, Warnings and Watches for Kansas Counties

Mar 17, 2022, 15:20 PM by Katie Ingels

On 3/17 Governor Kelly approved updated drought declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #22-03. This drought declaration places all 105 Kansas counties either in watch, warning or emergency status.
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