Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that over $320,000 will be allocated to seven new partnership initiatives as part of the second year of funding through the Kansas Water Office’s Kansas Water Plan Partnership Initiative (KWPPI).
KWPPI directs resources from the State Water Plan Fund to projects focused on conserving and protecting the High Plains Aquifer, improving water quality, reducing vulnerability to extreme events, and raising awareness of Kansas’ water resources.
Applicants can also reference specific water-related goals set by Regional Advisory Committees across the state when submitting their proposals.
Project under the Kansas Water Plan Partnership Initiative Include:
- Kansas State University, Flickner Innovation Farm, implementation of a 360 RAIN System
- Emporia State University, Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center (PAROC), Water Ambassadors program
- Friends of the Kaw, Building Connections: Engaging Youth Through Water Quality Education and Technology program
- Finney County Conservation District, implementation of a new Earth balloon for water and natural resource education programs
- Nemaha County Conservation District, implementation of a new roller/crimper in cover crop management and completion to enhance soil health and for outreach programs
- Doniphan County Conservation District, implementation of a new no-till drill and education program materials
Osage County Conservation District, implementation of water education programs
