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Implementing the 2012 Legislature’s water laws
With the Legislature’s action on water bills all but complete, the Division is now working toward implementing the significant slate of water legislation enacted, including the revised Multi-Year Flex Account program and new Local Enhanced Management Areas. [more]
DWR officials participate in KRWA conference
The Kansas Rural Water Association’s annual conference held each March in Wichita provides a valuable opportunity for DWR staff to interact with public water suppliers. This year, DWR staff hosted an information booth and gave a presentation to public water suppliers regarding the proper completion of the annual water use reports. [more]
MDS Update: Administration ends on the Little Ark and Smoky Hill
Chief Engineer David Barfield issued orders this week to end Minimum Desirable Streamflow (MDS) administration on both the Little Arkansas River above Alta Mills and the Smoky Hill River above Ellsworth. This is the first time since last spring when none of the 23 streams required to be monitored for MDS have been under administration. Streamflows have been aided by beneficial rainfalls with 7-day precipitation totals in excess of 1 to 3 inches being recorded in some areas. [more]
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Upcoming Events
Apr. 10:
Equus Beds Groundwater GMD 2 Board Meeting (Halstead)
Apr. 11:
Post Flood Responsibilities Training (Tonganoxie)
Apr. 11:
Southwest Kansas GMD 3 Board Meeting (Garden City)
Apr. 12:
Big Bend GMD 5 Board Meeting (Stafford)
Apr. 17:
Basics of the National Flood Insurance Program (Lawrence)
Apr. 17:
Western Kansas GMD1 Board Meeting (Scott City)
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