TOPEKA – Next week the Governor’s Water Vision Team will visit 12 locations throughout the state for residents to provide input on the first draft of the 50-Year Vision for the Future of Water in Kansas.
“The first draft of the Vision has been posted to our website and we encourage the public to look at the preliminary document,” said Kansas Water Office Director Tracy Streeter. “This discussion draft is based on input the Team has been gathering for months from stakeholders representing all water uses. While we know the solution isn’t a one-size fits all, we hope this can address many of Kansas’ water priorities.”
Last fall, Gov. Sam Brownback issued a call to action for a 50-Year Vision to ensure a reliable water supply for Kansans. The Team will be at the following locations for input from stakeholders and residents on the first draft:
Monday, July 7
Wichita – 11:30-1 pm, Sedgwick County Extension Center, 4-H Hall, 7001 W 21st Street North
St. John – 4:30-6 pm, Stafford County K-State Research & Extension Office, 210 E. 3rd
Tuesday, July 8
Liberal – 7-8:30 am, Seward County Activity Building, 810 Stadium Road
Garden City – 11:30 am -1 pm, Finney County 4-H Building, 209 W. Lake Avenue
Dighton – 4:30-6 pm, Lane County 4-H Building, 755 N. 7th
Wednesday, July 9
Colby – 7-8:30 am Colby Community Building, 285 E. 5th
Stockton – 11:30 am -1 pm, Rooks County Fairgrounds, Harding Hall 4-H Building, 918 S. Elm
Assaria – 4:30-6 pm, Assaria Community Center, 315 E. Main
Thursday, July 10
Manhattan – 7-8:30 am, Manhattan Fire Department Headquarters, 2000 Denison Avenue
Washington – 11:30 am – 1 pm, First National Bank, 101 C Street
Kansas City – 4:30-6 pm, Kansas City Community College, Jewel Room 2325, 7250 State Avenue
Friday, July 11
Fort Scott – 9-10:30 am, Ft. Scott Community College, Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
“Kansas and its citizens are continually reminded of the importance of water,” said Secretary Jackie McClaskey. “We look forward to hearing from folks next week because it doesn’t matter what area of Kansas you live in, the entire state is affected by this issue.”
Stakeholders and Kansas residents are encouraged to attend one of the Vision Tour input sessions. For more information and to view the preliminary discussion draft of the Vision for the Future of Water in Kansas, visit www.kwo.org.