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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2021 Kansas Water Authority Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature
Click here to read the 2021 Kansas Water Authority (KWA) Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature as well as learn more about their responsibilities and members.
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Drought in Kansas
July 6 Governor Kelly issued drought emergency, warning and watches for Kansas counties
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Cost share opportunities for producers in South Fork River Basin
The Kansas Water Office, is now accepting applications and working in association with the Cheyenne County Conservation District, for cost share of irrigation technologies within the South Fork Republican River Basin in Kansas.
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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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Buehler Appointed to Serve as Kansas Water Authority Chair
Feb 24, 2021, 14:33 PM by Katie IngelsDawn Buehler, Eudora, the Kansas Riverkeeper and Executive Director of Friends of the Kaw was appointed by Governor Kelly to serve as Chair of the Kansas Water Authority.Full story -
South Fork Republican River Funding Available for Producers
Jan 27, 2021, 10:37 AM by Katie Ingels2021 cost-share funding opportunities available from Colorado-Kansas settlement in the South Fork Republican River BasinFull story -
Ogallala Aquifer Virtual Summit to Engage Stakeholders in Tackling Tough Questions
Jan 25, 2021, 13:04 PM by Katie IngelsThe Virtual Ogallala Summit will be February 24-25, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CST). Through panels and facilitated workshops, participants will discuss and identify actionable activities and priorities that could benefit producers, communities, and this critical groundwater resource.Full story -
Virtual Governor’s Water Conference Starts Monday
Nov 5, 2020, 15:47 PM by Katie IngelsThe ninth annual Governor’s Water Conference on the Future of Water Kansas is virtual this year and will be Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10.Full story -
Virtual Governor’s Water Conference Next Month
Oct 29, 2020, 11:29 AM by Katie IngelsThe 2020 Governor’s Water Conference on the Future of Water Kansas is virtual and will be 11/9 and 11/10. Student poster abstracts due 11/2, photo contest deadline, 10/31.Full story
