This memorandum describes the administration of water in Kansas by state agencies, including which state agencies have the primary duty regarding administration of water and other state agencies that have smaller roles regarding the state’s water supply.
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Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund
This memorandum describes the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund (PWSLF), its history and purpose, how the fund works, administration of the fund, priority projects, and financial status of the PWSLF.
Administration of Water in Kansas
The administration of water in Kansas – generally regarding its allocation, cleanliness, and availability – is, for the most part, divided among three state agencies: The following state agencies and entities have limited roles in the administration of water: Adjutant General’s OfficeDepartment of CommerceDivision of Conservation, KDABureau of Environmental Field Services, KDHEBureau of Environmental Remediation,Continue reading “Administration of Water in Kansas”
Cotton in Kansas
Heather O’HaraPrincipal Research AnalystHeather.O’Hara@klrd.ks.gov785-296-7792 Meredith FryResearch AnalystMeredith.Fry@klrd.ks.gov785-296-7882 Cotton Production in Kansas Cotton was introduced in Kansas in the 19th century. Though it has never been a mainstream crop in the state’s agriculture sector, Kansas currently ranks 14th nationwide in cotton production. Additionally, production has been steadily increasing. Since 1996, cotton production and ginning in theContinue reading “Cotton in Kansas”
Western Water Issues
Elaina RudderResearch AnalystElaina.Rudder@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4395 Heather O’HaraPrincipal Research AnalystHeather.O’Hara@klrd.ks.gov785-296-7792 Water Shortage Declared On August 16, 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) declared the first-ever official water shortage on the Colorado River. This declaration triggered significant mandatory water cuts in the Colorado River Basin. While Kansas is not part of the Colorado River Basin, it does haveContinue reading “Western Water Issues”
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