The Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources field offices are now making themselves available to the public by appointment during regular business hours.
KDA field offices serve water users statewide. Each office is managed by a water commissioner, who is the chief engineer's agent, and each is staffed with employees familiar with local water issues.
If you need to speak with someone in person, please contact the appropriate field office to schedule an appointment. All staff and visitors are required to wear face coverings in public areas of KDA buildings, except where social distancing can be maintained.
KDA offices are open to the public, with the following practices in place to protect the health of staff and visitors.
- All staff and visitors are required to wear face coverings in public areas of the building.
- Social distancing should be maintained while in the building.
- Many meetings continue to be held as online meetings or conference calls.
The Division of Water Resources administers
30 laws and responsibilities including the Kansas Water Appropriation Act which governs how water is allocated and used; statutes regulating the construction of dams, levees and other changes to streams; the state's four interstate river compacts; as well as coordinating the national flood insurance program in Kansas.
Questions about the Division of Water Resources
Looking for answers to frequently asked questions? Check out our
FAQ page.