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Kansas Water Authority Virtual Meeting Dec. 1
Kansas Ag Connection - 11/30/2021
The Kansas Water Authority (KWA) will have their meeting by webinar Dec. 1 starting at 9 a.m.
For additional meeting information or how to access the meeting, visit the Kansas Water Office website calendar at http://www.kwo.ks.gov/ or call (785) 296-3185.
The KWA is responsible for advising the Governor, Legislature and Director of the KWO on water policy issues, approving the Kansas Water Plan and making recommendations for funding and spending the State Water Plan Fund. The KWA also approves federal contracts, administration and regulations proposed by the KWO. The KWA provides the leadership to ensure that water policies and programs address the needs of all Kansans.
The KWA was established in 1981 and consists of 13 voting members who are appointed by the Governor or Legislative leadership. State agency directors serve as ex-officio members.
As the state's water office, KWO conducts water planning, policy coordination and water marketing as well as facilitates public input throughout the state.
The agency prepares the KANSAS WATER PLAN, a plan for water resources development, management and conservation. KWO in coordination with the KWA also reviews all water laws and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature for needed legislation.
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