Drought in Kansas

March 17 Governor Kelly issued drought emergency, warning and watches for Kansas counties

2022 Kansas Water Authority Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature

Click here to read the 2022 Kansas Water Authority (KWA) Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature as well as learn more about their responsibilities and members.

Kansas Water Plan Update

The KWP is currently being updated and the deadline to submit written comments was Friday, Oct. 15.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Kansas Water Office (KWO) invites professional, researchers, and students to submit abstracts for presentation at the 11th annual Governor’s Water Conference.

Acceptance will be based on content, available space, and overall program balance. Oral presentations will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

SAVE THE DATE

Planning is in full swing 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. Please be sure to check our website regularly as updates to the conference agenda, sponsorship opportunities, and registration will be available soon!

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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News & Events

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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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Winter Water Technology Expo in Garden City, 2/3

Jan 28, 2022, 11:11 AM by Katie Ingels

KWO Winter Water Technology Expo on on 2/3 in Garden City at the Finney Co. Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m., for producers who want to learn more about improving their bottom line through water management tools & more. Vendors, demos, prizes, food, live music and more! Free to the public!
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