Public Meetings Seek Input on Kansas Water Priorities and Investments

TOPEKA – The Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas Department of Health and Environment are holding a series of local consult workshops to discuss the implementation of the 2022 Kansas Water Plan.

The agencies are inviting Kansans to join the conversation and share their thoughts on:

  • Regional water needs
  • Priorities and recommendations for funding
  • Policy changes
  • Ways to improve state capacity and water management
  • Effectiveness of programs
  • Measurable goals and timelines

People are encouraged to attend the local consult workshop in their region of the state:

  • Monday, June 17, 5 – 8 p.m., Colby Event Center, 1200 S. Franklin Ave, Colby
  • Tuesday, June 18, 9 a.m. – noon, Boot Hill Conference Center, 4100 W. Comanche, Dodge City
  • Thursday, June 20, 2 – 5 p.m., SEK Impact Conference Center, 1500 W. 7th, Chanute
  • Tuesday, June 25, 9 a.m. – noon, WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th St. North, Wichita
  • Wednesday, June 26, 9 a.m. – noon, Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy, 2025 E. Iron Ave., Salina
  • Thursday, June 27, 9 a.m. – noon, Burge Union, 1565 Irving Rd., Lawrence

Those planning to attend can RSVP HERE.

Questions about the workshops can be emailed to the Kansas Water Office.

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