OFFICE OF GOV. BROWNBACK

TOPEKA–Gov. Sam Brownback, along with the Kansas Geological Survey, will present new data regarding the life of the Ogallala Aquifer during two meetings in western Kansas Tuesday, July 18.

The Governor’s Water Tour will highlight new data regarding the life of the Ogallala Aquifer, first-hand accounts of progress made toward water conservation and management activities, irrigation and soil moisture technology directing water use decisions, and the impact of water conservation in farm-level and regional economics.

Also participating in the tour will be the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Water Office, and various local leaders.

WHEN/WHERE:

Tuesday, July 18

11:00 a.m., Hoxie Feedyard, Inc.
3522 N Road 70 West
Hoxie, Kansas

2:15 p.m., American Implement
2611 West Jones Avenue
Garden City, Kansas