State/Federal Agencies
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Federal Agencies
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Kansas Biological Survey
Provides research services related to aquatic and terrestrial
ecology, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems.
http://www.kbs.ukans.edu
Kansas Corporation Commission
Responsible for regulating public utilities and oil and gas production
in Kansas. Programs include plugging of abandoned wells and underground
injection control for Class II (oil/gas) wells.
http://www.kcc.state.ks.us
Kansas Department of Agriculture – Division
of Water Resources
Responsible for administering Water Appropriations Program (water
rights), Groundwater Management Districts, and floodplain management.
http://www.ink.org/public/kda/water/water.html
Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Bureau
of Water
Provides water quality monitoring and regulatory oversight for
public water supplies. Administers NPDES and nonpoint source
pollution control programs, Livestock Waste Management Permits,
and Local Environmental Protection Programs.
http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/water
Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
Manages and promotes the wildlife and natural resources of Kansas.
Administers hunting, fishing, and boating licenses and permits.
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/
Kansas Geological Survey
Conducts geological studies and research with special emphasis
on water quality and quantity.
http://www.kgs.ukans.edu
Kansas State University Research & Extension
Offers a variety of water quality research, information, and
outreach.
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu
Kansas Water Office
The state’s lead agency for water quality and quantity
planning. Administers the Kansas Water Plan and water assurance
and marketing programs. Coordinates the water resource operations
of state agencies.
http://www.kwo.org
State Conservation Commission
Administers financial assistance programs for nonpoint source
pollution control practices and provides technical assistance
through county conservation districts.
http://www.ink.org/public/kscc
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U.S. Department of Agriculture– Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Provides conservation technical assistance and watershed surveys
and planning. Administers the Resource Conservation and Development
program.
http://www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region
VII
Administers federal environmental laws and programs, including
the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act. Responsible
for federal oversight of state implementation of environmental
programs, including water quality standards, Total Maximum Daily
loads, nonpoint source pollution control, underground injection
control, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permits.
http://www.epa.gov/region07
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Administers the National Flood Insurance Program and publishes
Flood Hazard Boundary Maps.
http://www.fema.gov
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Compiles water quantity and quality data for both surface water
and groundwater resources and conducts hydrologic studies. Offers
topographic and geologic maps.
http://www.usgs.gov
More information about state and federal water programs http://www.kwo.org/kwo/h2o99.html
