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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Governor's Water Conference
The 2021 Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas will be November 17-18. Please mark your calendars and more information will be shared closer to the dates.
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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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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.
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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Deadline Approaching for the Governor’s Water Conference
Jun 21, 2021, 10:51 AM by Katie IngelsThe Governor's Water Conference sponsorship and professionals and researchers abstract deadlines are approaching in July.Full story -
Kansas Water Authority RAC Membership Drive
Jun 1, 2021, 12:45 PM by Katie IngelsOnly 2 weeks left to apply for the RAC Membership Drive and to help be a vital voice in Kansas water issues.Full story -
Save the Date for the Governor’s Water Conference
May 5, 2021, 11:53 AM by Katie IngelsThe 10th Annual Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas will be November 17-18, 2021 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, Kansas. Abstracts and Sponsorships are now being accepted.Full story -
Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative Now Accepting Applications
Mar 8, 2021, 10:58 AM by Katie IngelsKPRI lands are now eligible for assistance to enhance reservoir sedimentation reduction.Full story -
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
