The Kansas Water Office (KWO) was established in 1981 as the water planning, policy, coordination and marketing agency for the state.
The primary statutory function of the agency is the development and implementation of the Kansas Water Plan. State law requires the Kansas Water Office to "Formulate on a continuing basis a comprehensive State Water Plan for the management, conservation and development of the water resources of the state". KWO in coordination with the KWA, also reviews all water laws and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature for needed legislation to ensure water policies and programs address the needs of all Kansans.
As defined in Kansas Statute 74-2608
Connie Owen - Director
Matt Unruh - Assistant Director
Debra Jones, Chief Fiscal Officer
Sarah Clark, Accountant
Lauren Koons, Administrative Specialist/Human Resources
Kristin Kaipust, Strategic Communications Coordinator
Victoria Potts, Manager, Policy & Governmental Affairs
Angela Anderson- Planning & Outreach Lead
Sara Crawley - Regional Planning & Outreach Coordinator
Keadron Pearson - Regional Planning & Outreach Coordinator
Amelia Nill - Regional Planning & Outreach Coordinator
Lauren Campbell- Regional Planning & Outreach Coordinator
Weston McCary- Technology Projects Coordinator
Nathan Westrup - Manager - Public Water Supply Programs
Richard Rockel - Technical Services Lead
Katie Goff - GIS Coordinator
Josh Olson - Project Management Lead
Kirk Tjelmeland- Field Services Coordinator