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Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kansas Water Authority Meeting
The board discussed Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) presentations and membership appointments. Key topics included feedback for the Water Program Task Force regarding regional water planning, an overview of the FY 2028 State Water Plan Fund budget recommendation process, and various agency updates. The board also addressed reservoir sediment management, water quality initiatives, and recommendations for irrigation technology and livestock wastewater reclamation projects.
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The meeting included regional advisory committee presentations and discussions on operations committee activities, including membership appointments for various regional advisory committees. A legislative update was provided regarding the extension of the HB 2302 sunset. The authority reviewed the FY 2028 State Water Plan Fund budget recommendation process, reservoir public water supply committee recommendations regarding water marketing rates, and various federal cooperative agreements for streamgaging and water quality monitoring. Additional presentations covered water program task force engagement, data centers, and livestock wastewater reclamation.
May 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Neosho Regional Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda And Notes
The committee discussed the status of regional water projects including the hydrosuction pilot project at John Redmond Reservoir. The agenda included an informational presentation from The Nature Conservancy regarding oxbow projects in the basin, updates from the Kansas Water Office, and reports from RAC members on water infrastructure and conservation efforts. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Kansas Water Authority response to previous messages and engaged in discussions regarding member training, recruitment, and regional water resource priorities.
The committee meeting agenda includes welcoming remarks, a review of agenda items, a presentation on Tomorrow's Water and KACD, discussions regarding LEMA renewals, and a planning session for the upcoming RAC Chair presentation at the June Kansas Water Authority meeting. The meeting will also feature updates from committee members, the Kansas Water Authority, and the Kansas Water Office, as well as an opportunity for agency reports, public comments, and discussion of future agenda items.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
