Heather Lansdowne

The State Conservation Commission convened to discuss several key issues. The director's report included updates on DOC position announcements and the Governor's Strategic Water Planning Initiative. Financial matters were reviewed, including updates on FY2025 Water Resources Pooled Funding. The commission also discussed correspondence to the Franklin County Conservation District and provided an update on a third-party liability vehicle insurance case. New business included funding recommendations for the FY2025 Stockwater Conservation Pilot Project and High Hazard Potential Dam Rehabilitation. Updates were provided on district manager positions and document submittals.

The meeting addressed various topics including Watershed Dam Construction Program funding for FY 2023, Irrigation Technology Initiative updates, and WR and NPS cost share cancellation and encumbering. Discussions also covered SCC Luncheon Awards, updates from KDA-DWR on flood risk reduction and LEMA hearings, and the Conservation District Program Coordinator's report on new district managers and training sessions.

The State Conservation Commission meeting addressed several key areas. The certification of the election for Area II and Area IV commissioners was conducted, followed by the election of the chairperson and vice-chairperson. Discussions covered updates from various commissioners and legislative matters, including the conservation district law update and presentations to the new legislative Water Committee. The commission also discussed the EPA Grant, CCGA Grants, and the possibility of hiring education and information specialists. The meeting included discussions and decisions on the WR and NPS Cost-Share Funds Re-allocation Proposal. Updates were provided by guests from the Kansas Forest Service and the State Association of Kansas Watersheds, and agencies like USDA, NRCS, KSU, and KCARE also gave updates.

The State Conservation Commission meeting included discussions on training videos, pond restoration under NPS, and future meetings. Legislative and budget updates were provided, including information on conservation district law language and proposed budget increases. Updates were given on the Great Plains Grassland Initiative. The commission approved allocations for the Water Resources Cost-Share Program and the Non-Point Source Pollution Control Program. There were also discussions on DOC training videos and future SCC meeting dates. Guests provided comments, and agency updates were given by representatives from USDA, NRCS, KSU, KCARE, KDA, and DWR. DOC staff updates were also provided, and elected commissioner area updates were shared.

The State Conservation Commission meeting addressed various key areas. Discussions covered the Watershed Dam Construction Program funding recommendations for Dam Rehabilitation for FY2022, budget updates for the 2023 fiscal year, and the KDOT HOME project. New business included a discussion on livestock water supply eligibility on cropland and a KACD Convention update. Updates were provided by guests and agency representatives, including information on construction progress, awards, and fund allocations.