Ks Governor Calls for a "50-Year Vision" on Water
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Gov. Sam Brownback has ordered five state agencies and a council of economic advisers to begin work on what he's calling a "50-year vision" for water policy in Kansas.
Brownback announced Thursday that he's directed the agencies and his economic advisers to deliver their blueprint for long-term water policy by Nov. 1, 2014.
The governor announced his actions at the start of a two-day conference in Manhattan on water issues.
Brownback says the persistent drought in the western half of the state shows the importance of water to the Kansas economy.
He directed the Kansas Water Office and its planning counterpart, the Water Authority, to work on the 50-year vision, along with the state departments of Agriculture, Health and Environment, and Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Two file to challenge local legislator
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
BC's Pate remembered by students, college family
LATEST STORIES
Memorial Day enforcement hits KS roads
Plastic ducks set to race in Atchison Saturday
Record number of grads for Atchison's BC
Vacancy filled on USD 415 board
Candidate files for Nemaha Co Treasurer
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Wed signing means full funding for KS education