Kansas Water Authority


The Kansas Water Authority was established in 1981 within and as part of the Kansas Water Office. The KWA provides the leadership to ensure that water policies and programs address the needs of all Kansans. 

The KWA consists of 13 voting members who are appointed by the Governor or Legislative leadership. The remaining serve as ex-officio members. KWA is statutorily within and a part of the KWO. The KWA is responsible for advising the Governor, Legislature and Director of the Kansas Water Office on water policy issues and for approving the Kansas Water Plan, federal contracts, administration regulations and legislation proposed by the KWO. The KWA provides the leadership to ensure that water policies and programs address the needs of all Kansans.

2023 Kansas Water Authority Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature

 

Kansas Water Authority Responsibilities

Meet the Members

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Member Bios

Randy Hayzlett

Vacant- League of Kansas Municipalities 

Peter Loecke

Lynn Goossen

Jean Steiner

Member Bios

David Stroberg

Allen Roth

Allan Soetaert

Jeremiah Hobbs

Kansas Water Authority Ex Officio Members

Earl Lewis
Division of Water Resources
KS Dept. of Agriculture

Brad Loveless
KS Dept. Wildlife, Parks & Tourism

Mike Beam
KS Dept. of Agriculture

 

Ernie Minton
Ag Experiment Station
KS State University

David Toland
KS Dept. of Commerce

Connie Owen
KS Water Office

 

Andrew Lyon
Division of Conservation
KS Dept. of Agriculture

Sara Baer
KS Biological Survey

Susan K. Duffy
KS Corporation Commission

Leo Henning
KS Dept. of Health & Environment

Jay Kalbas
KS Geological Survey

 

KWA Meeting Materials

Upcoming Meetings
Kansas Water Authority

Date: October 18, 2023
Time: TBD
Location: KU Innovation Park
2029 Becker Dr. 
Lawrence, KS 66047

Upcoming Meetings
Kansas Water Authority 
December 13, 2023


 

 

Previous KWA Meeting Materials

Previous KWA Meeting Minutes

Kansas Water Authority Meeting Materials

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