About Us
As early as 1986, the State of Kansas recognized the need for the development of a long-term management solutions in addressing areas affected by drought and over appropriation of water resources. Decisions have historically been reactive in nature. Future needs may be better served by taking a holistic, proactive approach in developing long-term management strategies based on evaluations of the hydrogeology of the subbasin.
In 1993, the Kansas Legislature authorized the formation of the Subbasin Water Resource Management Program. The Kansas Department of Agriculture-Division of Water Resources is charged by statute to administer and allocate the State's water resources and was identified as one agency to address these water issues under current statutory authority. In 2009, the program changed its name to the Basin Management Team.
Mission Statement
To analyze aquifers and stream systems in targeted areas and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and assess water resource management tools and strategies to protect water rights and improve water resource sustainability.
The Basin Management Team distributes electronic bi-annual newsletters for each of the targeted basins. Click on the above link to sign-up to receive them.
News releases for the Division of Water Resources are available by following the link.
Contact Information-Headquarters
Division of Water Resources
Kansas Department of Agriculture
109 SW 9th Street, Second floor
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Phone: (785) 296-3717
Fax: (785) 296-1176
Andrew Lyon
Environmental Scientist III
(785) 296-0574
Darci Paull
Environmental Scientist II
(785) 296-4384
Tara Lanzrath
Environmental Scientist II
(785) 296-8439
For additional contacts, visit the Contact Information page.
