The Kansas Water Authority (KWA) will meet Dec. 14 and 15 at the City Limits Convention Center, located at 2227 S. Range Ave, Colby. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday and conclude for the day around 5 p.m. The meeting will continue at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday and will conclude around 11:30 a.m.
For additional meeting information, call (785) 296-3185.
The KWA is responsible for advising the Governor, Legislature and Director of the Kansas Water Office on water policy issues. They also ensure that water policies and programs address the needs of all Kansans as well as serve as advisors of the Kansas Water Plan. 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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