Kansas Water Plan
State Water Plan Funded Programs
2007 Status Report
December 2007 Table of Contents Introduction ...... 3
Department of Health and Environment Contamination Remediation...... 4 Local Environmental Protection Program...... 6 TMDL Initiatives ...... 8 Nonpoint Source Program...... 10 Kansas Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy...... 12
University of Kansas--Geological Survey Data, Research, and Technical Support for Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer Assessment, Planning and Management ...... 16
Kansas Corporation Commission Environmental Projects ...... 19
Department of Agriculture Interstate Water Issues ...... 21 Subbasin Water Resources Management ...... 24 Water Use Reporting...... 26
State Conservation Commission Water Resources Cost Share ...... 27 Nonpoint Source Pollution Assistance ...... 29 CREP Well Plugging...... 31 WRAPS Implementation...... 32 Aid to Conservation Districts ...... 33 Watershed Dam Construction ...... 35 Water Quality Buffer Initiative...... 38 Riparian and Wetland Program...... 40 Salt Cedar ...... 41 Multipurpose Small Lakes ...... 42 Water Transition Assistance Program...... 43 Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program...... 45 Lake Restoration/Management ...... 47
Kansas Water Office Assessment and Evaluation...... 48 GIS Data Base Development ...... 50 MOU - Storage Operations and Maintenance...... 51 PMIB Loan Payment for Storage ...... 52 Stream Gauging Program ...... 53 Technical Assistance to Water Users Irrigation ...... 55 Municipal ...... 57 Automated Weather Stations ...... 59 Water Resource Education ...... 61 Weather Modification ...... 63 Neosho River Basin Issues ...... 65
Department of Wildlife and Parks Keith Sebelius Reservoir/Almena Irrigation District...... 66 Stream (Biological) Monitoring ...... 67 Introduction
The Kansas Water Plan 2007 Status Report provides an update of programs and projects that receive funding from the State Water Plan Fund (SWPF). The SWPF was established in 1989 to implement programs and projects that address issues identified in the Kansas Water Plan. The fund generates around $19.5 million dollars annually from a combination of sources, including the State General Fund, economic development initiative fund and fees on water use, sale of fertilizer and pesticide registration, and pollution fines.
The report is organized by agency and program for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2007-2009. Where applicable, SFY 2007 activities for a specific program or project are summarized for the twelve major river basins in Kansas.
It is important to note that this report includes only programs and projects funded through the SWPF. Many of the Kansas Water Plan issues addressed by these programs and projects are also addressed through efforts funded from other sources. In many instances, State Water Plan funds are used in combination with other funding sources to support program activities and projects. Multiple agencies and organizations at the federal, state and local levels are involved in addressing many of the issues identified in this report. Sources for additional information are contained within each program or project description.
For more information on the Kansas Water Plan and the State Water Planning Process, go to www.kwo.org, or contact the Kansas Water Office at 1-888-KAN-WATER (526-9283).
Contamination Remediation Kansas Department of Health and Environment
The assessment, monitoring, and remediation of contaminated ground water or surface water sites in Kansas are the focus of the State Water Plan Contamination Remediation Program (SWPCRP). It is used at sites where the responsible party is not known, or is unable or unwilling to undertake the necessary action to address the contamination. These sites, often referred to as orphan sites, fall outside the parameters of other state or federal cleanup programs. The SWPCRP is designed to address uncontrolled risk to environmental and human receptors across the state which includes streams, aquifers, public drinking water supplies, and private domestic water supplies. The program also provides funding for supplying alternate water sources as an emergency response to residences and communities with contaminated drinking water sources.
For More Information: Rick Bean, Chief, Remedial Section, (785) 296-1675; http://www.kdheks.gov/remedial/swp.html
FY 2007 Activities and Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $954,525
Program efforts are focused on characterizing contamination problems, identifying Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs), evaluating the degree of human health and environment risk associated with identified contamination, and remediation through cleanup or institutional controls. The majority of the program’s sites are being addressed in response to ground water impacts which have affected or threaten public and/or private drinking water wells. Currently, there are 94 sites in the program.
Sites within the program continue to make progress beyond investigative stage and toward remediation. Activities by basin are summarized below.
Basin Total Sites I R M T / R ER PRP Search Cimarron 2 1 1 Kansas-Lower Republican 8 1 6 1 Lower Arkansas 21 9 4 7 1 Marais des Cygnes 3 3 Missouri 3 1 2 Neosho 20 9 1 5 3 3 Smoky Hill-Saline 10 2 6 2 Solomon 4 1 3 Upper Arkansas 10 1 2 6 1 Upper Republican 1 1 Verdigris 5 4 1 Walnut 6 5 1 I=Investigation, R=Remediation, M=Monitoring, T/R=Transferred/Resolved, ER=Emergency Response, PRP Search = Potentially Responsible Party Search
FY 2008 Planned Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $978,833
Program emphasis will continue to be directed toward effectively addressing new sites that are introduced to the program while continuing to advance existing sites to cleanup or closure. Program sites advancing to the remedial phase will continue to be prioritized for cleanup, because of limited funding and significant remediation costs. KDHE will use knowledge gained from completed cleanup activities to streamline the process for all future corrective action. Efforts will continue to be made to enhance and streamline procedures to meet overall program objectives.
SWP funds will also be used to pay the 10% match requirement at Superfund sites.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $978,833 from State Water Plan Fund
Projected Fiscal Year 2008 activities include continued assessments for numerous former refineries and smelter sites. These assessments will provide the information needed to create a Corrective Action Study for each site to identify remedial options, to evaluate them, and identify the most appropriate remedial action. In addition, remedial activities will occur at one or more of the sites that could not be completed in 2008. However, continued threats or risks to public health and/or the environment will continue until these sites are entirely addressed or eliminated. Funding will also be used to pay the 10% match requirement at Superfund sites.
Local Environmental Protection Program Kansas Department of Health and Environment
The Local Environmental Protection Program is a Kansas Water Plan initiative. Financial assistance is provided to local governments to develop and implement a Local Environmental Protection Plan (LEP Plan). The LEP Plan provides for prevention of environmental pollution and the abatement of existing sources of pollution. The LEP Plan includes a sanitary code (on-site wastewater code and non-public drinking water well code) and codes addressing subdivision water and wastewater, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, public water supply protection, and nonpoint source pollution control.
For More Information: Don Snethen, Chief, Watershed Management Section, KDHE Bureau of Water, 785-296-5567, [email protected] , http://kdheks.gov/nps
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $1,502,737
In FY 2007, there were 42 single county LEPP programs and 9 multi-county groups. A two- county group dissolved at the end of FY 2007. The following table shows the number of LEPP service areas with land in each basin and the number of counties with land in each basin without a Local Environmental Protection Program.
Basin LEPP Service Areas Counties with no LEPP Cimarron 6 Haskell, Comanche Kansas-Lower Republican 10 Lower Arkansas 16 Comanche Marais des Cygnes 13 Missouri 3 Neosho 16 Chase Smoky Hill-Saline 10 Solomon 5 Upper Arkansas 6 Haskell Upper Republican 2 Verdigris 11 Chautauqua Walnut 5
Funding: LEPP funds are allocated to participating counties on the basis of a population formula. During FY 2007, 101 counties received base grants with a minimum of $7,000 and a maximum of $125,000. Four counties did not participate in the LEPP: Chase, Chautauqua, Comanche, and Haskell. Funds remaining after base grants are satisfied are available as target grants to conduct specific projects or to supplement base grant funds to purchase equipment and supplies. During FY 2007, target grants totaling $28,000 were made to 10 LEPPs.
Sanitary/Environmental Codes: LEPP regulations (K.A.R. 28-66-1(b)(2)) state that a core program will include “the development, implementation, and enforcement of a sanitary/environmental code which has been approved by the secretary of KDHE and which establishes standards for the management of on-site wastewater systems for the treatment and disposal of domestic sewage only.” The codes that have been adopted can be found at the following link: http://www.kdheks.gov/nps/lepp/CountyCodes.html. Haskell County completed adoption of a code in preparation of entering the Local Environmental Protection Program in SFY 2008.
Program Administration: KDHE has an internet based grants administration system known as the Kansas Clean Waters System (KCW). The KCW has enabled KDHE to reduce the amount of time required to administer grant funds. Applications and grantee activities are reported via the KCW. The KCW can be accessed at http://kcw.kdhe.state.ks.us . County activities and accomplishments during FY 2007 are still being reviewed and will be summarized in the upcoming 2007 LEPP Annual Report.
WRAPS & Source Water Protection: Nearly all Local Environmental Protection Programs have actively participated in the Kansas Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy. Dickinson County has taken the lead in facilitating the Smoky Hill River (Solomon to Junction City) WRAPS project. Southwest Kansas LEPG initiated development of a source water protection protocol for households using with individual drinking water wells. Central Kansas LEPPG received target grant funding to conduct a study of on-site wastewater needs in the City of Radium, Stafford County. Barton County continued to work with the community of Odin to address failing on-site wastewater systems and polluted drinking water supplies.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $1,502,737
In FY 2008 there are 46 single county programs and 8 multi-county groups. During FY 2008, 102 counties (Haskell County joined the program in 2008) received base grants with a minimum of $7,000 and a maximum of $125,000. Funds remaining after base grants are available as target grants to conduct specific projects or to supplement base grant funds to purchase equipment and supplies. A target grant has been made to assist Comanche County explore the feasibility of joining the Local Environmental Protection Program. KDHE will also initiate discussion with Chase and Chautauqua to explore feasibility of these counties joining the Local Environmental Protection Program. $21,000 will be available for target grants. First priority for target grants is to assure that all programs have adequate computer and software to effectively use the Kansas Clean Water System for program reporting. Priorities for remaining target grants include source water protection planning, KS-WRAPS and disaster response preparedness. Local personnel are actively sharing their knowledge and experience with peer organizations. Examples include a presentation titled "Dealing with Difficult People: How to Survive the CAVE (citizens against virtually everything)" at the Missouri Environmental Health Conference in September 2007, Colorado Association of Conservation Districts in November 2007, and NOWRA Annual Conference in April 2008. Southwest LEP Group will complete a protocol for “Source Water Protection Planning for the Homeowner” which will be shared across the state.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $1,502,737
Anticipated FY 2009 funding continues at the same level as FY 2008. This will not provide any opportunity for program enhancements. We anticipate that local contributions will enable continuation of program activities. It is anticipated Comanche County will join the program. If this takes place, only Chase and Chautauqua will not be participating. TMDL Initiatives Kansas Department of Health and Environment
The State Water Plan Fund supports activities necessary to attain and restore the state water quality standards, via Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), Use Attainability Analysis (UAA) and ancillary actions in conjunction with watershed restoration and protection strategies.
For More Information: Thomas Stiles, Watershed Planning Section, 785-296-6170, www.kdheks.gov/tmdl/
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $299,274
Funding supported TMDL development and UAA field work, including contracted data acquisition by Kansas Biological Survey (KBS) and United States Geological Survey (USGS), and logistical support of KDHE staff in developing and interpreting TMDLs to direct implementation toward point and nonpoint sources. Completion and submission of the 2006 303d list. Interacting with emerging WRAPS on incorporating TMDLs into strategic work products, focusing in the Kansas Basin. Work on assessing conditions in EPA SP-12 Watersheds (Marmaton River, Mill Creek, Vermillion Creek, Cheney Lake, Little Arkansas River).
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $297,384
Same general activities as FY 2007 plus the following: Initiating the 2008 303d list, integrated with the 2008 305b report in April 2008. Priority TMDLs in the Neosho, Verdigris and Walnut river basins are in development. Statewide use attainability analysis discerning designated uses of aquatic life, domestic water supply, industrial water supply, irrigation water supply, stockwatering, food procurement and ground water recharge on stream segments and lakes of the Kansas Surface Water Register. Bureau of Environmental Field Services (BEFS) collecting supplemental data for E coli bacteria and off-schedule stream and lake evaluation. Interaction with SE Kansas and Missouri basin WRAPS, as well as SP-12 watersheds.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $297,384
Same activities as FY 2006 plus the following: Develop and refine priority TMDLs in the Smoky Hill-Saline, Solomon and Upper Republican. Follow-up UAA work on stream designations in dispute with EPA. Interpret TMDLs for WRAPS in NW Kansas. Continue work in SP-12 watersheds.
FY 2008 Activities by Basin -
Cimarron - No TMDL activity, some Use Attainability Analysis designations for uses other than recreation.
Kansas-Lower Republican - Approval of six TMDLs addressing or revising priority water quality issues in basin.
Lower Arkansas – Approval of six TMDLs addressing or revising priority water quality issues in basin; Submission of 4B TMDL Alternative Watershed Plan for Atrazine on Little Arkansas Watershed; intra-watershed sampling of Little Arkansas watershed by USGS.
Marais des Cygnes – Development of six TMDLs addressing or revising priority water quality issues in basin. Modeling of Marmaton Watershed.
Missouri – Development of seven TMDLs addressing or revising priority water quality issues in basin.
Neosho – No TMDL activity, targeted E coli bacteria sampling, some Use Attainability Analysis designations, Modeling of Marion Lake Watershed.
Smoky Hill-Saline – No TMDL Activity, some Use Attainability Analysis designations.
Solomon – No TMDL Activity, some Use Attainability Analysis designations, sampling of selenium in water, sediment and fish along North and South Forks of Solomon River.
Upper Arkansas – Development of Selenium TMDL for Arkansas River; coordination with Colorado regarding Ark River water quality.
Upper Republican – No TMDL Activity, some Use Attainability Analysis designations.
Verdigris – No TMDL activity, targeted E coli bacteria sampling, some Use Attainability Analysis designations, analysis of Fall River Reservoir sediment by USGS.
Walnut – No TMDL activity, targeted E coli bacteria sampling, some Use Attainability Analysis designation. Nonpoint Source Program Kansas Department of Health and Environment
The federal Clean Water Act establishes that “programs for the control of nonpoint sources of pollution be developed and implemented in an expeditious manner.” Clean Water Action – Section 319 provides states that develop and maintain a “state nonpoint source management program” financial assistance to implement the management program. Federal grants provided under Section 319 cover up to 60% of the total cost of the program, states are responsible for providing the remaining 40% of the program cost. About one-third of the annual Section 319 grant KDHE receives is used to support operations of the Watershed Management Section. The remaining two-thirds is used for sub-grants to support watershed projects and partnering service providers. Since Federal Fiscal Year 2006, $1.2 million of the annual Section 319 grant has been pledged to support the Kansas Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy. Nonpoint Source Pollution Program - State Water Plan funds appropriated to KDHE (Watershed Management Section) are applied towards the match required for the Watershed Management Section. The Water Plan appropriation is used to support 1.5 FTE – KDHE Watershed Field Coordinators assigned to KDHE District Offices. The Watershed Field Coordinators are responsible for providing in the field technical assistance to local environmental protection programs and watershed stakeholder leadership teams. A limited amount of time is available to investigate construction site stormwater pollution complaints. KDHE Watershed Management Section is responsible for providing statewide leadership in abatement of water quality problems caused by nonpoint pollutant sources. Since initiation of the Kansas Watershed Management Strategy, WRAPS project management has been a major duty and responsibility. Other responsibilities include managing watershed project grants, preparing reports to funding agencies, staffing the KS-WRAPS Work Group, providing technical assistance to project leadership teams, nonpoint source information and education, evaluating program impacts and effectiveness, and maintaining program guidance.
For More Information: Don Snethen 785-296-5567; http://www.kdheks.gov/nps/index.html
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $284,654
$172,394 of the appropriation total was awarded to the Bureau of Water, Watershed Management Section. Of the total resources allocated to the Watershed Management Section, 35% is expended on oversight of Section 319 program support (administration, financial assistance, information and education, project planning and evaluation, technical assistance and technology transfer); 27% is expended on Watershed Management Section services to stakeholders, other agencies and organizations and 24% is expended directly on supporting KS-WRAPS activities.
$112,262 was awarded to KDHE’s Bureau of Environmental Field Services. Funding was used for three Watershed Field Coordinators (1/2 time = 1.5 FTE) and a portion of the District Environmental Administrators salaries.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $284,654
$112,262 will be used to support 1.5 FTE Watershed Field Coordinators assigned to the Bureau of Environmental Field Services. The work will be very similar to SFY 07. $172,394 will be used by the Bureau of Water, Watershed Management Section for tasks similar to FY 2007.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $284,654
Approximately $112,000 will be awarded to the Bureau of Environmental Field Services for tasks similar to SFY 07. Approximately $172,000 will be awarded to the Bureau of Water, Watershed Management Section for tasks similar to FY 2007.
Kansas Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (KS-WRAPS) Kansas Department of Health and Environment
KS-WRAPS is designed to restore and protect Kansas watersheds through collaborative relationships among watershed stakeholders. Stakeholders include businesses and individuals living in or downstream of the watershed, and resource trustees represented by state, federal, and local governments. The framework for the collaborative approach includes four project stages: 1. Development: Organizing a Watershed Stakeholder Leadership Team. The leadership team leads the watershed through the subsequent project stages. 2. Assessment: Identify watershed conditions and acquire tools to estimate the impact and cost of various watershed management scenarios; 3. Planning: Establish watershed goals and prepare the watershed action plan identifying total watershed needs, annual rate of implementation and partners responsible for implementation; and 4. Implementation: Secure resources needed to execute the action plan, monitor and document progress, evaluate progress and impacts of implementation and revise plan as needed. Funding supporting KS-WRAPS is a combination of Kansas State Water Plan and Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants that KDHE receives annually from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Allocation of appropriated WRAPS funds is guided by a Watershed Project Priority Score which is comprised of the sum of a State Priority Interest Score, Local Priority Interest Score and Project History Score. The appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan Fund is allocated towards projects benefitting the 20 federal reservoirs that provide important public water supply services. The program is overseen by a Work Group, which includes member agencies of the Kansas Natural Resources Sub-Cabinet and other state and federal agencies.
For More Information: Don Snethen, 785-296-5567; http://www.kdheks.gov/nps/index.html and www.kswraps.org
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $800,000 – Kansas Water Plan Funds & $1.2 million FFY 2007 Section 319 – Clean Water Act Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant.
Projects funded in FY 2007 are summarized below. For a description of all active WRAPS projects, go to www.kswraps.org In addition to the projects receiving WRAPS project funding, KDHE participated in discussions with Nebraska and Oklahoma to establish interstate watershed management. Discussion was initiated with Nebraska focused on expanding watershed planning for the area below Keith Sebelius Lake as well as the remainder of the Upper Republican River Basin. All of Kansas’ Upper Republican River Basin discharges to Harlan County Lake in Nebraska. The relationship with Oklahoma focused on Grand Lake (Neosho River Basin) and Oologah Lake (Verdigris River Basin). Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University Extension programs and Pittsburg State University initiated organization of a four state alliance (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma) – known as 4- All (4-State Alliance) for the purpose of sharing information and providing collaborative assistance in the Grand Lake Watershed. In addition, a Grant Lake Alliance Foundation is being organized to secure and distribute implementation resources among Grand Lake watershed stakeholders. In Oologah Lake watershed, Kansas continued to work cooperatively with the Army Corps of Engineers and City of Tulsa to develop a watershed management plan for Oologah Lake.
Basin SFY 2007 Supported WRAPS Projects Upper Wakarusa WRAPS Implementation (Six Mile and Lynn Creeks). Project goal: work with local stakeholders to implement the WRAPS in subwatersheds. Kansas-Lower Republican Upper Wakarusa WRAPS Implementation. Project goal: coordinate WRAPS implementation efforts and facilitate stakeholder cooperation, track status of achieving WRAPS goals, and assess concerns in priority areas. Cheney KS-WRAPS Implementation. Project goal: provide agricultural producers with information on surface water quality conditions and Lower Arkansas assist farmers to implement management changes that improve or protect water quality conditions. Hillsdale Reservoir WRAPS Implementation. Project goal: assist landowners and developers to implement low impact development practices for urbanizing areas and conduct public information and education activities. Melvern Reservoir WRAPS Implementation. Project goal: reduce Marais des Cygnes nonpoint source pollution entering Melvern Lake and tributaries with major emphasis on stream TMDLs. Pomona Reservoir WRAPS Assessment. Project goal: conduct watershed modeling to assess methods to restore or protect water quality conditions in the watershed. John Redmond Lake/Neosho River WRAPS Development - Eagle Creek WRAPS Implementation. Project goal: implement management practices to address water quality impairments identified in TMDLs. Neosho Spring River WRAPS Development. Project goal: develop stakeholder leadership team to lead WRAPS effort; compile watershed information and educate public on watershed concerns. Cedar Bluff WRAPS Development. Project goal: develop stakeholder Smoky Hill-Saline leadership team to lead WRAPS effort; compile watershed information. Waconda Reservoir WRAPS Development. Project goal: develop Solomon stakeholder leadership team to lead WRAPS effort; compile watershed information. Prairie Dog Creek/Keith Sebelius Lake WRAPS Development. Project Upper Republican goal: develop stakeholder leadership team to assess watershed conditions and concerns. Big Hill Creek/Big Hill Lake WRAPS Development. Project goal: recruit and organize watershed stakeholders to lead WRAPS effort. Elk City Lake WRAPS Development. Project goal: recruit and organize watershed stakeholders to lead WRAPS effort. Verdigris Upper Verdigris / Toronto Lake WRAPS Development. Project goal: recruit and organize watershed stakeholders to lead WRAPS effort. Oologah Lake Watershed Stakeholder Leadership Team Development. Project goal: provide hydrologic and water quality information to assess watershed conditions and responses to management scenarios.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $800,000 – Kansas Water Plan Funds & $1.2 million FFY 2007 Section 319 – Clean Water Act Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant.
In addition to the $800,000 Kansas Water Plan Funds appropriated for KDHE administration, an additional $821,000 was appropriated to the State Conservation Commission to support WRAPS implementation activities. KDHE received forty watershed action plans requesting over $12 million. About $2 million (of the $12 million) was for the SCC implementation funds. The SFY 2008 WRAPS appropriation supports 24 watershed projects in eight river basins. Using other FFY 2007 Section 319 grant funds and anticipated FFY 2008 Section 319 funds, KDHE is able to support watershed activities in an additional 17 watershed projects. KS-WRAPS has directly engaged 70 individual service providers including 45 conservation districts, 8 RC & D’s, 9 NGO’s, 2 cities, 2 watershed districts and Kansas State University. In addition Watershed Stakeholder Leadership Teams have established subsequent relationship with numerous other organizations and individuals including Ft Hays State University, Pittsburg State University, Kansas Biological Survey and private consultants. The fourth annual Kansas WRAPS conference will be held April 15, 2008, in Salina.
Allocation of SFY 2008 Kansas WRAPS Appropriation Important Public Water River Supply Lake Basin Source of Funds No Yes River Basin Total SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund $308,590 $308,590 KLR $479,341 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $119,592 $51,159 $170,751 SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund $0 $4,250 $4,250 LA $263,424 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $143,174 $116,000 $259,174 SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund $100,631 $100,631 MDC $325,931 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $12,000 $213,300 $225,300 SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund $157,386 $157,386 NE $485,961 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $174,075 $154,500 $328,575 SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund SO $60,000 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $60,000 $60,000 SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund $149,503 $149,503 SS $216,503 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $67,000 $67,000 SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund UR $35,000 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $35,000 $35,000 SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund $79,640 $79,640 VE $133,840 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $54,200 $54,200 Total SFY 2008 Water Plan Fund $0 $800,000 $800,000 FFY 2007 Section 319 Grant $448,841 $751,159 $1,200,000 Grand Total $448,841 $1,551,159 $2,000,000 22.4% 77.6%
Cumulative WRAPS activity is illustrated in the following figure. About 59 percent of the state’s area is engaged in WRAPS activities.
In addition to the KS-WRAPS project funding, KDHE was able to secure a $900,000 EPA Targeted Watershed Grant for the Lower Marais des Cygnes River Basin (HUC 10290102). The 4-year project is a cooperative effort between Kansas and Missouri. Partners include Hillsdale Water Quality Inc, Lake Region RC & D, K-State Research and Extension, and Osage Valley RC & D in Missouri.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $800,000
Based on the SFY 2008 Watershed Action Plans, there is KS-WRAPS need backlog of nearly $10 million. While KDHE intends to allocate $1.2 million of either FFY 2008 or FFY 2009 Section 319 grant funds to establish a $2 million KS-WRAPS fund for SFY 2009, the anticipated SFY 2009 KS-WRAPS appropriation will continue to support current project activities, but will only provide limited, if any, opportunity to initiate new WRAPS development activities. At the present time there are no KS-WRAPS supported activities taking place above El Dorado Lake. El Dorado Lake received Section 319 grant funding to prepare a watershed management plan prior to the initiation of KS-WRAPS. This work is somewhat dated and should be considered for updating in SFY 2009. There has also been no KS-WRAPS activity in the Cimarron River Basin. The Cimarron River Basin contains many of Kansas’ playa lake wetlands. KDHE is aware of some interest using KS-WRAPS as a means of protecting these resources.
Data, Research, and Technical Support for Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer Assessment, Planning and Management Kansas Geological Survey
This program provides data, research, and technical support to Kansas on ground water resources in the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer to assist the Kansas Water Office (KWO), the Division of Water Resources (DWR) of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, and the three western groundwater management districts (GMDs) in the assessment, planning, and management of the ground water resources. The data and research are communicated to these agencies and the state through Internet web pages (Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer Support Studies) on the High Plains/Ogallala Aquifer Information page of the Kansas Geological Survey web site. Technical support is provided to the state agencies and GMDs to assist them in such activities as the development of aquifer subunits and other approaches to water-resource planning and management.
For More Information: Donald Whittemore, 785-864-2182 Websites: Home page http://www.kgs.ku.edu/HighPlains/index.shtml Support studies page http://www.kgs.ku.edu/HighPlains/OHP/index.shtml
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $40,000
• The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) provided assistance to all western Groundwater Management Districts (GMDs) for their use in developing aquifer subunits and other approaches to water management. For example, the KGS developed an ArcReader map collection with customized GIS map layers for many types of spatial data such as water levels, water rights, water use, aquifer extent, etc. for use by the GMDs. Specific assistance to the different GMDs included: Western Kansas GMD1: Review of and a report on water rights and water levels in the area of municipal water-right holders within the district, including trends in saturated thickness, reported water use, and water-level monitoring well history. Southwest Kansas GMD3: Development of an analytical approach to determining a water management budget that recognizes water-right priorities in the district. The KGS developed a customized ArcGIS-based program for a moving analysis focused on a two- mile area around every water right/ground water well combination. Northwest Kansas GMD4: Determination of uncertainties in the water-level surface from the annual water-level measurements in priority areas of GMD4 based on geostatistical methods for use in assessing what additional water-level data are needed for subunit area management. • The KGS provided information to the Kansas Legislature, including documents and testimony, at briefings and hearings related to legislation being developed on the proposed Kansas Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) for the Upper Arkansas basin during the 2007 session. • The KGS revised and updated the web pages containing information on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer http://www.kgs.ku.edu/HighPlains/index.shtml • The KGS enhanced the Index/Calibration Well Project being conducted on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer in western Kansas by improving the characterization of the lithology of the aquifer sediments at the Haskell County well site. • The KGS matched or inserted new well records in the WIZARD database to coincide with water-level monitoring records from all the sub-programs of the DWR, including the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer fringe wells, and developed database routines to allow seamless, future uploads of data throughout the year.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $40,000
The KGS is providing assistance to the western GMDs, KWO, and DWR on water use, levels, and rights and hydrogeologic characteristics of the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer for use in water management and planning, including subunit area delineation. For example, a more in-depth analysis of water rights and use in the area of municipal wells is underway for GMD1, and work is being conducted for GMD3 on the application of the two-mile moving circle analysis to their current management methods, and on examination of water rights and conditions for use by the district in updating their rules and regulations. The KGS is statistically examining data such as water levels and land and water use in preparation for assessing how the effects of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) could be discerned. The KGS is continuing to revise and update the web pages containing data and information on the Ogallala- High Plains aquifer. The KGS is enhancing the Index/Calibration Well Project being conducted on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer in western Kansas by improving the characterization of the lithology of the aquifer sediments at the Thomas and Scott counties well sites. Selected maps in the online High Plains aquifer atlas will be updated.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $40,000
The KGS plans to continue providing assistance to the western GMDs, KWO, and DWR on water use, water levels, water rights, and hydrogeologic characteristics of the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer as appropriate for technical support for aquifer management, assessment, and planning, including the development of subunit areas. Work will also continue on analysis of water level and other data in the CREP area along the Arkansas River corridor for assessing the effects of the program. The KGS plans to revise and update the web pages containing data and information on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer as new data, analyses, and maps become available and are developed. Revised and new maps, along with updated text, will be completed for an overall update of the online High Plains aquifer atlas.
FY 2007 Activities by Basin
Cimarron The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) provided assistance to Southwest Kansas GMD3 for its use in developing aquifer subunits and other approaches to water management. For example, the KGS developed an ArcReader map collection for GMD3 with customized GIS map layers for many types of spatial data such as water levels, water rights, water use, aquifer extent, etc. The KGS also developed an analytical approach to determining a water management budget that recognizes water-right priorities in the district that involves a customized ArcGIS-based program for a moving analysis focused on a two-mile area around every water right/ground water well combination. The KGS revised and updated the web pages containing information on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer http://www.kgs.ku.edu/HighPlains/index.shtml
Smoky Hill-Saline The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) provided assistance to Western GMD1 and Northwest GMD4 for their use in developing aquifer subunits and other approaches to water management. For example, for GMD1 the KGS reviewed and reported on water rights and water levels in the area of municipal water-right holders within the district, including trends in saturated thickness, reported water use, and water-level monitoring well history. For GMD4 the KGS determined uncertainties in the water-level surface from the annual water-level measurements in GMD4 priority areas based on geostatistical methods for use in assessing what additional water-level data are needed for subunit area management. The KGS matched or inserted new well records in the WIZARD database to coincide with water-level monitoring records from sub-programs of the DWR, including the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer fringe wells, and developed database routines to allow seamless, future uploads of data throughout the year. The KGS revised and updated the web pages containing information on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer http://www.kgs.ku.edu/HighPlains/index.shtml
Solomon The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) provided assistance to Northwest GMD4 for its use in developing aquifer subunits and other approaches to water management. For example, the KGS determined uncertainties in the water-level surface from the annual water-level measurements in GMD4 priority areas based on geostatistical methods for use in assessing what additional water-level data are needed for subunit area management. The KGS matched or inserted new well records in the WIZARD database to coincide with water-level monitoring records from sub-programs of the DWR, including the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer fringe wells, and developed database routines to allow seamless, future uploads of data throughout the year. The KGS revised and updated the web pages containing information on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer http://www.kgs.ku.edu/HighPlains/index.shtml
Upper Arkansas The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) provided assistance to Southwest Kansas GMD3 for its use in developing aquifer subunits and other approaches to water management. For example, the KGS developed an ArcReader map collection for GMD3 with customized GIS map layers for many types of spatial data such as water levels, water rights, water use, aquifer extent, etc. The KGS also developed an analytical approach to determining a water management budget that recognizes water-right priorities in the district that involves a customized ArcGIS-based program for a moving analysis focused on a two-mile area around every water right/ground water well combination. The KGS provided information to the Kansas Legislature, including documents and testimony, at briefings and hearings related to legislation being developed on the proposed Kansas Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) for the Upper Arkansas basin during the 2007 session. The KGS enhanced the Index/Calibration Well Project being conducted on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer in western Kansas by improving the characterization of the lithology of the aquifer sediments at the Haskell County well site.
The KGS matched or inserted new well records in the WIZARD database to coincide with water- level monitoring records from all the sub-programs of the DWR, including the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer fringe wells, and developed database routines to allow seamless, future uploads of data throughout the year. The KGS revised and updated the web pages containing information on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer http://www.kgs.ku.edu/HighPlains/index.shtml
Upper Republican The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) provided assistance to Northwest GMD4 for its use in developing aquifer subunits and other approaches to water management. For example, the KGS determined uncertainties in the water-level surface from the annual water-level measurements in GMD4 priority areas based on geostatistical methods for use in assessing what additional water-level data are needed for subunit area management. The KGS matched or inserted new well records in the WIZARD database to coincide with water-level monitoring records from sub-programs of the DWR, including the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer fringe wells, and developed database routines to allow seamless, future uploads of data throughout the year. The KGS revised and updated the web pages containing information on the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer http://www.kgs.ku.edu/HighPlains/index.shtml Abandoned Well Plugging Kansas Corporation Commission
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Abandoned Oil and Gas Well / Site Remediation Fund was established in 1996 to address the problem of abandoned oil and gas wells and remediation sites related to oil and gas exploration and production activities. Monies from this fund can be used by the Conservation Division to plug abandoned oil and gas wells and remediate surface and groundwater contamination related to oil and gas activities. Plugging of abandoned wells is on a priority basis. Wells having on-going or potential for environmental damage or public safety considerations receive the highest priority. The State Water Plan Fund contributes to this fund in the amounts detailed below. Due to the continuing need, the 2001 Legislature extended the fund to June 30, 2009. Considering that 7,000 abandoned wells having no responsible parties still require plugging, the KCC will request a seven-year extension to the program from the 2008 Legislature.
For More Information: Bob Jenkins (316) 337-6200
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $400,000 SWPF
The KCC approved the plugging of 624 abandoned wells having no responsible parties during FY 2007 at an estimated average cost per well of $3,875.00.
Wells Plugged Under Program, FY 2007 (7/01/2006 TO 6/30/2007), to Date* Number of Wells Total Costs (to Basin Approved / Plugged date) Kansas-Lower Republican 5 $65,048 Lower Arkansas 1 $12,676 Marais des Cygnes 221 $555,716 Missouri 1 $4,925 Neosho 105 $270,360 Smoky Hill-Saline 3 $31,006 Verdigris 286 $671,814 Walnut 2 $67,448 Total 624 $1,678,993 * FY2007 Plugging still in progress, estimated total costs for FY07 = $2,418,000
In addition, the KCC currently oversees 63 remediation sites in Kansas with no responsible parties, having environmental concerns due to historical oil & gas activities. Of 125 remediation sites inventoried by the KCC since July 1, 1996, 62 sites have been resolved. Total remediation expenditures since program start 7/01/1996 are in the range of $2,000,000. Recent funding has allowed for new remediation work on only a couple of sites per year. In FY 2007, the KCC contracted with Burns & McDonnell Engineering to update the Burrton Site ground water model. The KCC concluded a joint project with the Kansas Biological Survey utilizing KBS air photo capabilities. On-going maintenance and sampling was performed at several other existing remediation sites. Site Remediation Activity Initiated in FY07
(7/01/2006 TO 6/30/2007)
Total Costs Basin Site Name Activity (to date) Lower Arkansas Burrton Site Update GW/Plume model $26,217 Lower Arkansas Burrton Site Annual GW Samples $3,365 Lower Arkansas Hollow-Nikkel Site Annual GW Samples $1,977 Lower Arkansas Voshell Site Annual GW Samples $243 Lower Arkansas McPherson-Johnson Site Annual GW Samples $451 Marais des Cygnes MDC Basin Over-Flight Air Photo Research $15,000 Walnut Dinkler Site, BU CO Install 3 monitoring wells $8,036 TOTALS $55,289
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $400,000
The abandoned well site remediation forecast for FY2008 is based on the amount of funds available with no state general funds being applied. KCC is relying on monies from the State Water Plan, a half interest in federal royalty trust and the fee funds of approximately $800,000 from industry and salvage for FY 2008 plugging activities. It is estimated that 550 wells can be plugged in FY 2008, along with limited site remediation work.
It is anticipated that plugging costs will continue to rise as the result of supply and demand in the petroleum contracting business generated by the high levels of oil and gas prices. At this rate, well over 6000 abandoned wells will still require action when this program sunsets June 30, 2009. The KCC will request a seven-year extension to the program from the 2008 Legislature.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Request: $400,000
It is estimated that 443 wells can be plugged in FY 2009, along with limited site remediation work, with no state general funds being applied. Interstate Water Issues Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Interstate Water Issues Program protects Kansas’ interests on interstate rivers, most notably the upper Arkansas River, Republican River, and Missouri River. The first two basins are subject of interstate compacts that have been litigated before the U.S. Supreme Court. The activities of the program seek to insure Kansas fulfills its obligations under these interstate agreements and to protect Kansas’ entitlements as determined through the interstate litigations. Work on interstate water issues is completed with both in-house staff as well as contracts with outside experts.
For More Information: David Barfield, (785) 296-3710; http://www.ksda.gov/interstate_water_issues/
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $1,271,017 from State Water Plan
FY 2007’s significantly enhanced funding has provided three additional staff (two field positions and a computer modeler) as well as funding for contracts with outside experts hired for the interstate litigations to allow us to transition to administration of the final decrees under the two U.S. Supreme Court cases. KDA has worked both in-house and contracted with experts to:
Kansas-Colorado Arkansas River Compact – • Significant negotiations with the State of Colorado on many technical and modeling issues necessary to complete of the Final Decree in KS v CO including its many technical appendices. • Review Colorado’s irrigated acreage data, claimed dry-up, replacement plans, and H-I Model data inputs. • Initial work between the States on disputes related to John Martin water accounting issues, including a method for measuring of stateline deliveries to Kansas. • Monitor Colorado’s water resources development and related federal legislation. • Participate in the beginning of the 10-year review of the Trinidad Reservoir Operations plan and the first year of a two-year study of transit losses in the reach between John Martin Reservoir and the Colorado-Kansas state line.
Republican River Compact (RRC) – • Complete annual computations for 2006, completing the first water-short year accounting under the Settlement, showing Nebraska out-of-compliance. • Work with Nebraska on disputed accounting issues. • Expand review of Nebraska and Colorado data including field surveys. • Begin data collection and analysis on damage claims. • Continue work with KWO, Bureau, GMD 4 in adapting the model for NW Kansas. • Year 3 of a 5-year study of the effect of non-federal reservoirs and terraces. Missouri River - • Participate in the startup of the new Missouri River organization, the Missouri River Association of State and Tribes (MoRAST). Provide input to the Corps on its annual operations plans. • Participate in the initial work of a charter drafting committee for the formation of the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) which will provide recommendations to the federal agencies on endangered species recovery actions (habitat development, research and monitoring, and operations of the Missouri River mainstem dams for species recovery purposes).
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $584,217 from State Water Plan
FY 2008’s proposed funding level will continue funding for the three additional staff and contracting with outside experts at a significant but reduced level from FY 2007. Many of the activities noted in FY 2007 will continue.
Kansas-Colorado Arkansas River Compact – • Finalize the State’s recommendations to the Court on the Final Decree in KS v CO including its many technical appendices. Complete the first 10-year accounting, finding Colorado to be in compliance. • Continued work between the States on disputes related to John Martin water accounting issues. Agreements were reached on many issues including methods for measuring of stateline deliveries to Kansas. • Review Colorado’s irrigated acreage data, claimed dry-up, replacement plans, and H-I Model data inputs. • Monitor Colorado’s water resources development and related federal legislation. • Participate in finalizing the 10-year review of the Trinidad Reservoir Operations Plan and the study of transit losses in the reach between John Martin Reservoir and the Colorado-Kansas state line.
Republican River Compact (RRC) – • Complete annual computations for 2007, completing the normal 5-year accounting and the second water-short year accounting under the Settlement. It is expected to show further Nebraska violations and the first Colorado violations. • Due to Nebraska’s violation, initiate and pursue a remedy through the Settlement’s dispute resolution process and work to take the matter to the Supreme Court for enforcement of the Settlement. This will require work in this fiscal year and the following. • Continued work with Nebraska on disputed accounting issues. • Expand review of Nebraska and Colorado data including field surveys. • Continued data collection and analysis on damage claims. • Year 4 of a 5-year study of the effect of non-federal reservoirs and terraces.
Missouri River - • Continued participation in the Missouri River Association of State and Tribes (MoRAST), providing input to the Corps on its annual operations plans of its mainstem Missouri River projects. • Participate in the work of finalizing the charter for and startup of the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) which will provide recommendations to the federal agencies on endangered species recovery actions (habitat development, research and monitoring, and operations of the Missouri River mainstem dams for species recovery purposes).
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $576,577 from State Water Plan
FY 2009’s proposed funding level will continue funding for the three additional staff and contracting with outside experts at the FY 2008 levels. Many of the activities noted in FY 2008 will continue.
FY 2009 Activities by Basin -
Kansas-Lower Republican - Republican River Compact– In FY 2009, there will be a finding of continued violations by the State of Nebraska of the Settlement and Decree and the first violation by the State of Colorado. We will continue to pursue the appropriate remedy for Nebraska’s past and on-going violations of the Settlement and will initiate the dispute resolution process with Colorado. Kansas will have to contract with experts to assist in working through the dispute resolution processes and/or actions before the U.S. Supreme Court. We will continue work on accounting and modeling assignments, including the resolution of accounting disputes and finalize the study of the effect of non-federal reservoirs and terraces.
Missouri – Continued participation in the Missouri River Association of State and Tribes (MoRAST) in providing input to the Corps on its annual operations plans of its mainstem Missouri River projects and in the startup work of the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) on recommendations to the federal agencies on endangered species recovery actions.
Upper Arkansas - Kansas-Colorado Arkansas River Compact. Work on implementing the Final Decree in KS v CO. Complete annual accounting and modeling work. Be prepared to respond to Colorado attempts to dilute the standards of compliance under the Decree including proposed modeling changes and/or meetings to estimated consumptive use by crops. Continued review Colorado’s irrigated acreage data, claimed dry-up, replacement plans, and H-I Model data inputs as well as monitor Colorado’s water resources development and related federal legislation.
Upper Republican - See comments above on Kansas- Lower Republican Subbasin Water Resources Management Kansas Department of Agriculture
This program develops and implements proactive management strategies to protect the state’s water resources and ensure a long-term water supply in Kansas. The goal of the program is to find resolutions to ground water declines and streamflow depletion in targeted areas throughout the state by utilizing the state water planning process and developing management strategies. To implement the management strategies may include developing means to measure water savings, construction and maintenance of numerical ground water models, evaluation of physical parameters through field verification activities to monitor progress and success and related regulatory activities.
For More Information: Tina Alder, (785) 296-3705; http://www.ksda.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $687,586 from State Water Plan $149,473 from State General Fund
In fiscal year 2007, the program received funding for 4.5 new positions to work in six State Water Plan basins with emphasis on enhanced water management. These positions support the activities to protect the water rights and the associated aquifer and stream systems in targeted areas. The program is involved in a number of ground and surface water modeling efforts across the state, which includes a collaborative peer review process. The peer review process builds relationships between the interested groups, allows for continuous review during the model construction, early decision on model targets, rigorous joint data development and review as well as completing the project on time, within budget, and a final product that is reliable and defendable management tool.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $667,474 from State Water Plan $147,262 from State General Fund
In fiscal year 2008, the program received funding for an additional position to target the Ozark and Springfield Aquifers. It is recognized that water issues in Kansas are complex and program activities are critical to the development and implementation of enhanced water management strategies in targeted hydrologic basins. The program is actively conducting implementation activities in the Upper and Middle Arkansas, Pawnee-Buckner, Rattlesnake Creek, parts of the Ogallala-High Plains and the Ozark and Springfield Plateau aquifers. Modeling of the Solomon River basin will be in the final stages. Efforts towards enhanced water management will continue in targeted basins.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $667,474 from State Water Plan $200,786 from State General Fund
The Solomon and other parts of the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer project areas are in strategy- development phase. Additional project areas identified through the State Water Plan are Marais des Cygnes and Marmaton tributary, Kansas River and its tributaries, Verdigris-Neosho River basins. The primary issues in these additional areas are related to regional public water supplies, safe yield, surface water availability, water quality and quantity, and interstate water issues. Enhanced water management is needed in all of these river basins. The Rattlesnake Creek Management Program will undergo its eight-year review evaluating its management program and if they are meeting water use goals.
FY 2007 Activities by Basin -
Basin Activity Kansas-Lower Republican Targeted in State Water Plan for enhanced water management. Lower Arkansas Targeted the Rattlesnake Creek for the Water Transitions Assistance Program. We will evaluate the hydrologic conditions of the basin for the 8- year review in August 2008. Marais des Cygnes Targeted in State Water Plan for enhanced water management. Neosho Opened a satellite office in Parsons, KS and staffed with new position that will target enhanced water management efforts in the Ozark Plateau and Springfield Aquifers as well as other priority activities in SE KS. Solomon Monitored water use, water levels, streamflow, issued meter order and began model construction on the Upper North and South Fork Solomon River. Targeting this area for NRCS EQIP Quick Response Areas. Upper Arkansas Monitored water use, water levels, assisted in impairment investigations and planning a collaborative modeling process in Groundwater Management District No. 3 to begin late December 2007 and be completed late 2009. In addition the area was targeted for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Initiated IGUCA proceedings in the Pawnee- Buckner Subbasin to address water concerns and implement recommended management strategies. First phase of the public hearing process is completed. Second phase has not been scheduled. In second year of meter order in Hodgeman and Ness Counties of the Pawnee-Buckner subbasin. Upper Republican Targeted a number of stream systems in this basin for NRCS EQIP Quick Response Areas as well as targeting the Prairie Dog for Water Transition Assistance Program. Identified areas of high priority in the Ogallala-High Plains aquifer located outside of the GMDs. Issued meter order in areas that had not yet been fully metered. Verdigris Targeted in State Water Plan for enhanced water management. Water Use Reporting Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources, under authority of KSA 82a-732, mails and processes approximately 14,000 annual water use report forms representing 33,000 wells or pump sites in Kansas. Data is collected in detail on the amount of water diverted during the previous calendar year. Data is also collected related to the non-use of a permit or water right.
Water use reports are a necessary tool for water right maintenance and for the state to manage the water resource wisely.
For More Information: Lane Letourneau (785) 296-3710; Water Appropriation Program
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $60,018
This money is used to fund the cooperative agreement with the USGS to assist with the quality control of the annual water use data. The KDA, KWO, USGS, GMDs, KGS, KDHE, KRWA, KDOR, K-State Extension and other entities use this data from one database. Therefore, the community of water users only receives one survey, from one mailing.
Kansas met an April 15 annual deadline set by the Republican River settlement between Kansas and Nebraska to provide quality controlled water use data for modeling purposes.
Irrigation and Municipal data are published annually.
Kansas has 100% compliance with KSA 82a-732.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $60,000
Maintain program integrity.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $60,000
Maintain program integrity. Water Resources Cost Share State Conservation Commission
The State Conservation Commission focuses on four areas implementing the WRCS Program. The four areas include targeting of water quality funds to address Total Maximum Daily Loads and other water quality issues in priority areas (targeting/restoration); continuation of base-level funding to address priority state and local water resource problems identified by conservation districts (base/protection); provide technical assistance funds to the Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide landowners with technical assistance to implement BMP’s; and target drainage areas above public water supply lakes to reduce sedimentation.
The targeting of Best Management Practices (BMP’s) has and continues to be a priority above watersheds contributing to a public water supply impoundment. The Water Resources Cost- Share Program is the flagship SCC program to address sedimentation. The targeting of BMP’s above reservoirs and other water supply impoundments identified in the Kansas Water Plan improve water quality and extend the life of the impoundment by reducing sedimentation. The targeting of Best Management Practices (BMP’s) has and continues to be a priority above watersheds contributing to a public water supply impoundment.
For More Information: Scott Carlson; Assistant Director, (785) 296-6803; www.scc.kansas.gov
2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $3,414,359
The 2006 Legislature appropriated $3.4 million for the program. Including FY 2006 carryover funds, approximately $3.7 million was directly allocated to conservation districts for local and state priorities. Water quality protection and water conservation efforts were the major focus of the program. Practices receiving the majority of funds included terraces, waterways, ponds, grass plantings, and irrigation efficiency upgrades.
An amount of $774,516 was expended within high priority Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) watersheds to reduce the level of nutrients, pesticides, dissolved oxygen and bacteria. Approximately $33,626 was directed towards water conservation practices in western Kansas.
Project Type Count Amount Contracted * Erosion and Sediment Control 1,166 $1,945,707 Irrigation Water Conservation 12 $34,354 Pasture and Rangeland Management 534 $1,120,377 Riparian and Wetland Protection 23 $59,447 Total 1735 $3,159,886 *As of December 6, 2007
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: WRCSP - $3,418,063
Appropriated funds are broken down into sub-categories and allocated to county conservation districts for program implementation. Sub-categories include: • District Needs - These funds generally address sedimentation; erosion; nutrient, pesticide, and bacteria loading; and water conservation within the county. The local conservation district determines eligibility and priorities. • Water Quality - Funds are directed to high priority watersheds for the restoration and protection of water quality. Only practices directly affecting water quality are eligible. Targeted watersheds include High Priority TMDL’s in the Kansas-Lower Republican, Lower Arkansas, Upper Arkansas, Missouri, Marais des Cygnes, Neosho, Verdigris, Walnut, Upper Republican, Smoky Hill/Saline and Solomon River Basins.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $3,412,218
A total of $3,249,794 has been requested for cost-share implementation in FY 2008. Into Fiscal Year 2009, the demands of TMDL’s will continue to drive water quality program goals and outcomes. Conservation Districts will be encouraged to implement local programs that focus on sedimentation, fecal coliform bacteria, pesticides, and nutrient runoff.
In addition to TMDL targeting, the SCC will continue to encourage conservation districts to target erosion control practices above public water supply lakes.
Also in FY 2009, the SCC is continuing to fund technical assistance agreements that address providing additional staff resources to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for Best Management Practice implementation using State Water Plan funds. As the appropriation for federal EQIP and other conservation programs in the 2002 Farm Bill increase, so does the demand for technical assistance. NRCS can not provide all the technical assistance required to implement state cost-share programs and still meet its federal obligations in some counties. Thus, the SCC is funding technical assistance agreements with NRCS. The SCC provides 50 percent of the total cost for salaries and support for the selected positions. Position locations are selected based on workload forecasts for EQIP implementation. Nonpoint Source Pollution Assistance State Conservation Commission
Providing technical and financial assistance to implement non-point source pollution control measures for the protection and restoration of surface and ground water quality is the purpose of the Non-Point Source Pollution Control Program (NPSPCP). Participation is voluntary. The program was authorized under K.S.A. 75-5657, K.S.A. 82a-903 and K.S.A. 82a-951 by the 1989 Legislature.
Conservation districts receive funding from the State Conservation Commission in the form of grants and financial assistance provided to landowners on a cost-share basis to implement a locally developed Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollution Management Plan. The local plan addresses goals and strategies for implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect and restore water quality. Local citizens define existing and potential NPS pollution problems, identify applicable pollution control practices, and develop implementation strategies, time lines and budgets through the planning process. Currently 104 counties have approved management plans and receive cost-share allocations.
For More Information: Don Jones, (785) 296-3600; www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $2,757,520
Cost-share and technical assistance/information and education funds were allocated to 104 conservation districts with a local Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollution Management Plan. Following are the number of projects and cost-share expended:
Project Category Projects Funding Abandoned Water Well Plugging 163 $ 57,272 Livestock Waste Systems 32 $ 226,638 On-site Wastewater Systems 542 $ 958,613 Nutrient Management 88 $ 40,124 Range and Pasture Management 235 $ 491,074 Erosion and Sediment Control 9 $ 13,192 Riparian/Wetland Management 49 $ 107,112 Other 8 $ 14,187 Total 1126 $ 1,908,212
Technical Assistance/Information & Education funds expended to date: $466,153
The following table shows the number of projects and cost share expended by basin:
Projects Funding Cimarron 55 $ 70,278 Kansas-Lower Republican 281 $ 406,180 Lower Arkansas 129 $ 261,912 Marais des Cygnes 100 $ 173,837 Missouri 44 $ 90,398 Neosho 87 $ 165,096 Smoky Hill-Saline 140 $ 187,488 Solomon 59 $ 148,573 Upper Arkansas 114 $ 191,037 Upper Republican 41 $ 73,962 Verdigris 45 $ 97,020 Walnut 31 $ 42,431 Total 1126 $ 1,908,212
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $2,742,365
Funding: $1,987,511 allocated to counties for cost-share $ 200,000 Supplemental Livestock Waste System Account $ 530,854 Technical Assistance/Information & Education $ 24,000 NPS Operations Total $2,742,365
Cost-share and Technical Assistance/Information & Education funds were allocated to 104 counties for implementation of their local Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollution Management Plan.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $2,742,365
Funding: $2,191,365 for cost-share assistance $ 531,000 for Technical Assistance/Information & Education $ 20,000 for CSIMS annual maintenance Total $2,742,365
Cost-share and Technical Assistance/Information & Education funds will be allocated to 105 counties for implementation of their local Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollution Management Plans. Nonpoint Source Pollution Control – CREP Well Plugging State Conservation Commission
The Upper Arkansas River Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary program for irrigated land enrollment to reduce total water use, mitigate water quality problems and improve wildlife habitat along the corridor. To complement this program, the State Conservation Commission provides cost share for plugging and abandonment of the irrigation well as described below.
Landowners would receive an upfront signup payment from the State and annual rental payments from USDA for the life of the 14 to15-year CREP contract. The irrigation water right is retired as a condition of CREP enrollment. Most wells are likely to be plugged with the retirement of the water rights.
For More Information: Don Jones, (785) 296-3600; www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: Not Applicable
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $60,000
This is the anticipated first year of CREP enrollment. Wells associated with retired water rights on CREP acres may be plugged. This cost-share program has a $1,000 cost-share maximum per well and up to 70% cost share, subject to the local conservation districts program. Activities eligible for cost-share include: pulling the pump, pipeline removal, grouting, and excavation shaping. The CREP agreement has not been finalized at this time.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $60,000
It is anticipated that up to 60 wells may be plugged, depending on the number of participants in the CREP program.
FY 2007 Activities by Basin – All CREP activities are within the Upper Arkansas Basin.
Nonpoint Source Pollution Control – WRAPS Implementation State Conservation Commission
Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) involve watershed stakeholders working together as a watershed community to address priority water and related natural resource problems and opportunities on a watershed basis. A need for increased funding for implementation projects is needed as watershed action plans are completed and updated. Cost-share and technical assistance funds would be provided for the implementation of the local WRAPS watershed implementation plans. The primary focus for implementation would be in the watersheds of the twenty Federal Reservoirs with public water supply storage along with other priority watersheds.
For More Information: Don Jones, (785) 296-3600; www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: Not Applicable
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $821,489
Cost-share and technical assistance funds will be provided for the implementation of the local WRAPS watershed implementation plans. The primary focus for implementation will be in the watersheds of the twenty Federal Reservoirs with public water supply storage along with other priority watersheds.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $821,489
Cost-share and technical assistance funds would be provided for the implementation of the local WRAPS watershed implementation plans. The primary focus for implementation would be in the watersheds of the twenty Federal Reservoirs with public water supply storage along with other priority watersheds. Aid to Conservation Districts State Conservation Commission
This program provides state money to 105 county conservation districts as a match to county supplied funds, not to exceed $25,000 per district. From FY 1994 through FY 2007 the matched maximum amount was $10,000 per district. Conservation districts are a subdivision of state government charged with protecting and conserving soil, water, and related resources within the county boundary. Conservation districts implement the State’s Water Resources Cost-Share Program, Non-Point Source Pollution Control Program, Riparian and Wetlands Protection Program, and the Kansas Water Quality Buffer Initiative. In addition, they are involved in the Watershed Dam Construction Program and the Multipurpose Small Lakes Program. These programs have added to the district’s local responsibilities. State appropriations supplement county allocated funds and are utilized by conservation districts for operational expenses including, but not limited to, salaries and wages; office supplies; equipment; information and education activities; and district supervisor and staff travel expenses.
For More Information: Dee Turner, (785)296-1036, www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $1,044,000
There were 104 conservation districts receiving the maximum grant of $10,000.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $2,136,154
During the 2007 Legislative Session, House Bill No. 2048 revised K.S.A. 2-1907c, to increase the state financial assistance to conservation districts to match county supplied funds, not to exceed $25,000. Forty-nine districts will receive the state maximum in FY 2008. The appropriations from the county commissioners will total $2,836,545.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $2,136,154 from State Water Plan Fund
The agency has requested $2,136,154 for FY 2009 from the State Water Plan Fund. The statute change which went into effect FY 2008 increased the state appropriations to conservation districts by $1,086,154. This increase will enable conservation districts to purchase field equipment to rent, update office equipment, expand youth and adult educational programs, increase employee compensation, provide employee health benefits, and hire additional staff. As of October 1, 2007, nine USDA NRCS field offices closed, which forced nine conservation districts to obtain and start paying for their own office space, except for Chautauqua County Conservation District, whose office merged with the Elk County Conservation District. Funding for conservation districts is vital to the success of district programs in conserving and protecting the natural resources for future generations.
FY 2009 Enhancement Package - $119,765
The additional $119,765 is being requested in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 2- 1907c, which authorizes state appropriations to match county supplied funds, not to exceed $25,000 per district. The $119,765 reflects the state match for the increase in the 2008 county appropriations for 33 county conservation districts. The increase will provide 33 county conservation districts with additional operating funds to assist with implementing natural resource programs to protect and enhance Kansas’ natural resources.
Watershed Dam Construction State Conservation Commission
Through this program the state provides financial assistance to organized watershed, drainage and other special purpose districts for the implementation of structural (construction of flood control and grade stabilization dams) and non-structural measures to reduce erosion.
More Information: Hakim Saadi, P.E., Program Manager; (785) 291-3099; www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $1,351,499 New Construction of Flood Control Dams: $351,499 Rehabilitation & Inundation Mapping: $250,000 FY-2006 Carry-Over for Rehabilitation: $750,000
New Construction of Flood Control Dams
FY 2007 Approved Contracts for New Construction Watershed District Site Basin Cost-Share U Marais des Cygnes WJD 101(Supp) 116 MC $ 8,594.51 Mill Creek WD 98 (Supp) II-1 MC $ 66,243.13 Allen Creek WD 89 18 NE $ 102,400.00 Long-Scott Creeks WD 93 6-9 NE $ 95,000.00 Cherry-Plum Creeks WJD 17 222 NE $ 41,000.00 Salt Creek WJD 104 120 MC $ 38,261.36
Rehabilitation & Inundation Mapping
FY 2006 and 2007 Approved Contracts for Rehabilitation Watershed District # Sites Basin Amount 1 Allen Creek No. 89 1 NE $ 17,600 2 Delaware No. 10 1 KR $ 68,000 3 Little Walnut-Hickory No. 18 6 WA $ 104,446 4 Sand Creek No. 68 1 LA $ 43,200 5 Spring Creek No. 16 1 LA $ 88,720 6 Switzler Creek No. 63 1 MC $ 98,000 6 Watershed Districts 11 $ 419,966
FY 2006 and 2007 Approved Contracts for Inundation Maps Watershed District Site # Basin Amount 1 Cross Creek WJD 42 7 KR $ 18,130.00 2 Delaware WJD 10 15 KR $ 52,500.00 3 Fall River WJD 21 11 VE $ 28,875.00 4 Labette-Hackberry Creeks WJD 96 1 NE $ 2,800.00 5 Lyons Creek WJD 41 6 SS $ 28,885.21 6 Marmaton WJD 102 12 MC $ 18,200.00 7 Otter Creek WJD 83 3 VE $ 7,875.00 8 Pawnee WJD 81 29 UA $120,000.00 9 Rock Creek WJD 28 13 WA $ 30,800.00 10 Rovk Creek WD 45 10 KR $ 33,000.00 11 Salt Creek WJD 104 3 MC $ 10,500.00 12 Tri-Creek WJD 100 2 VE $ 5,600.00 13 Upper Verdigris WJD 24 36 VE $105,840.00 14 Walnut-West Creeks WD 72 12 VE $ 31,500.00 14 Watershed Districts $ 494,505
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $1,140,529
New Construction of Flood Control Dams: $351,499 Enhancement for New Construction & Rehabilitation above Fed reservoirs $453,501 Rehabilitation & Inundation Mapping: $250,000 FY-2007 Carry-Over for Rehabilitation: $85,529
Applications for new construction
DISTRICT SITE COUNTY BASIN REQUEST UPR LTL ARK RIVER #95 2 MP LR $ 120,000.00 VERMILLION CREEK #70 2-28A MS KR $ 104,000.00 OTTER CREEK #83 7 GW VE $ 114,000.00 MARMATON #102 H-2 BB MC $ 42,880.00 MILL CREEK #85 25 WB KR $ 120,000.00 ROCK CREEK #45 21 PT KR $ 120,000.00 DELAWARE #10 A-25 NM KR $ 54,600.00 FALL RIVER #21 I-13 GW VE $ 64,000.00 BIG CREEK #48 104 CF NE $ 90,891.00 BIG CREEK #48 115 WO NE $ 102,120.00 CEDAR CREEK #97 2 WO VE $ 76,000.00 DEER CREEK #55 127 AN NE $ 40,000.00 DEER CREEK #55 128 AN NE $ 28,800.00 DELAWARE #10 D-49 JF KR $ 136,770.00 DIAMOND CREEK #61 109 CS NE $ 88,600.00 HORSESHOE CREEK #110 17 MS KR $ 120,000.00 HORSESHOE CREEK #110 29 MS KR $ 41,360.00 HORSESHOE CREEK #110 35 MS KR $ 39,120.00 UPR BLACK VERM #37 215 NM KR $ 78,436.00 19 Watersheds (19 Sites) $1,581,577.00 Applications for Rehabilitation
Watershed District Site County Basin REQUESTED Delaware No. 10 B-46* AT KR 20,800.00 Delaware No. 10 C-117 JA KR 20,800.00 Little Walnut Hickory No. 18 17 BU WA 20,670.66 Little Walnut Hickory No. 18 18 BU WA 19,676.00 Little Walnut Hickory No. 18 24 BU WA 17,705.20 Little Walnut Hickory No. 18 25 BU WA 17,705.60 Little Walnut Hickory No. 18 26 BU WA 20,670.40 Little Walnut Hickory No. 18 27 BU WA 19,676.00 Pony Creek No. 78 124 BR MO 19,250.00 Rock Creek No. 45 29 PT KR 14,400.00 Walnut-West Creeks WD 76 45 GW VE 6,400.00 5 Watersheds 11 Sites 197,753.86
Applications for Inundation Mapping
Watershed District # Sites Basin Amount Allen Creek WD No 89 2 NE $ 3,993.57 Cross Creek WJD No 42 19 KR $ 65,578.90 DELAWARE WJD No 10 16 KR $ 56,000.00 Doyle Creek WJD No 86 6 NE $ 16,560.00 Elk River WJD 47 5 VE $ 14,000.00 Long-Scott Creeks WD No. 93 9 NE $ 31,500.00 Lyons Creek WJD No. 41 5 SS $ 17,003.30 Marais des Cygnes DD No. 1 5 MC $ 17,500.00 Pawnee WJD No 81 17 UA $ 76,604.50 Pottawatomie Cr WJD No. 90 21 MC $ 64,702.00 Rock Creek WD No. 45 16 KR $ 56,000.00 Rock Creek WJD No. 84 12 NE $ 42,000.00 Tauy Creek WJD No. 82 16 MC $ 56,000.00 Vermillion Creek WD No. 70 22 KR $ 77,000.00 14 Watersheds 171 Sites $594,442.27
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $1,055,000
1. $351,499 is requested for the construction of new flood control dams. 2. $250,000 is requested for rehabilitation and inundation mapping of existing dams. 3. $453,501 is requested for new construction and/or rehabilitation projects located above federal reservoirs with public water supply function.
Water Quality Buffer Initiative State Conservation Commission
The goal of the Kansas Water Quality Buffer Initiative is to reduce non-point source pollution runoff in the targeted areas by 50 percent. Research at various universities, including Kansas State University, has concluded that riparian buffers and filter strips are capable of reducing the runoff of sediments, nitrogen, phosphorous, and herbicides by 50 to 85 percent.
The Kansas Water Quality Buffer Initiative, enacted by the 1998 Kansas Legislature by amending K.S.A. 2-1915, is an incentive program complementing the Federal Conservation Reserve Program. State incentives supplement federal incentives to encourage the establishment of riparian forest buffers and vegetative filter strips. The State Conservation Commission (SCC) will enter into 10-15 year contracts, subject to annual appropriation, to compensate landowners for acres enrolled in the initiative. Supplemental payments offered under the Initiative will match 30-50 percent of the federal payment, based on the type of vegetation planted.
The Initiative also provides property tax incentives for landowners statewide that enroll buffers adjacent to streams in the Conservation Reserve Program. The incentive portion of the Initiative is currently eligible on lands located in the high priority Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) areas of Kansas.
For More Information: Rob Reschke, (785) 296-5101; www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $307,157
The following table is the cumulative total of acres enrolled in both filter strips and riparian forest buffers since the inception of the State Buffer Initiative.
FY 2006 FY 2007 FY FY Actual Actual 2007 2008 Acres of Riparian Forest Buffers Enrolled (Cumulative) 735 764 900 1,000 Acres of Filter Strips Enrolled (Cumulative) 8,860 9,730 10,000 12,000
FY 2007 Costs FY 2007 ACRES # CONTRACTS RIVER BASIN COST TOTAL COST (Cumulative) (Cumulative) KANSAS LOWER REPUBLICAN $156,844.02 $2,183,122.96 6717.98 1085 LOWER ARKANSAS $3,425.38 $47,372.40 242.7 38 MARAIS DES CYGNE $23,022.28 $342,879.22 1155.44 155 MISSOURI $32,767.60 $442,639.39 1150.62 153 NEOSHO $7,093.32 $120,491.97 437.24 80 SMOKY HILL SALINE $4,456.93 $67,320.83 274.1 43 SOLOMON $2,652.16 $46,972.41 191.4 25 UPPER ARKANSAS $2,489.46 $37,433.14 224.2 19 UPPER REPUBLICAN $663.62 $9,059.59 65.8 3 VERDIGRIS $669.22 $8,918.10 34.9 6 $234,083.99 $3,306,210.01 10494.38 1607
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $350,000
It is estimated that FY 2008 cost will be approximately $15,000 for new buffer acres enrolled in the program. Annual costs for the State Buffer Initiative are expected to be approximately $250,000 annually at the end of FY 2008, covering all acres previously enrolled and an additional 750 acres being enrolled in FY 2008.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $350,000
An additional $15,000 in new buffer acreage sign ups is expected. Annual costs are expected to be $265,000 for all acres enrolled since program inception.
Riparian and Wetland Program State Conservation Commission
The goal of the Riparian and Wetland Protection Program (RWPP) is to protect, enhance, and restore riparian areas, wetlands, and associated habitats by providing technical, educational, and financial assistance to landowners and the public in general. Major objectives of the program are the design and installation of projects which demonstrate the effectiveness of riparian and wetland protection in terms of stream functions, water quality and wildlife benefits, and to increase the knowledge and awareness of landowners and the general public on the value and benefits of these natural areas.
For More Information: Rob Reschke, (785) 296-5101; http://www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $251,782 Salt Cedar Allocation $50,000
In FY 2007 the Riparian and Wetland Protection Program assisted landowners in providing supplemental funding for 14 NRCS environmental quality incentive program projects. These funds helped to leverage over $1,000,000 in Federal funds. Over 25,000 feet of streambank will be restored and stabilized at the completion of these projects. In addition 133 acres of salt cedar were sprayed with an aerial application of the herbicide Habitat in the Pawnee Watershed in Finney County. This area will be monitored to study the effectiveness of the herbicide and the need for follow up control measures.
FY 2007 Streambank Stabilization Projects
County Sites River/Stream Length Geary 7 Smoky Hill 18,636 ft. McPherson 4 Smoky Hill 3,108 ft. Saline 2 Smoky Hill 2,580 ft. Shawnee 1 Kansas River 950 ft.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $251,782 Salt Cedar Allocation $50,000
In FY 2008 the Riparian and Wetland Program will assist landowners in funding 11 streambank stabilization projects under the NRCS environmental quality incentive program (EQIP). State Water Plan funding in the amount of $50,000 was appropriated by the 2007 Kansas Legislature for the purpose of conducting salt cedar control projects in Hodgeman and Gray counties. $10,000 was allocated for prior year follow up Salt Cedar control in Finney County.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $251,782 Salt Cedar Allocation $50,000
In FY 2009, the Riparian and Wetland Program again plans to supplement EQIP streambank stabilization projects with program funds. An additional $50,000 is being requested for salt cedar control demonstration projects. Salt Cedar State Conservation Commission
Riparian lands in Kansas have been seriously impacted by the infestation of non-native phreatophytes. Of greatest concern are the effects tamarisk (salt cedar) and Russian olive are having on our native riparian ecosystems. Tamarisk is a tenacious shrub/small tree that has a deep root system (up to 100 feet) and leaves a salt residue on the soil surface. Russian olive was introduced in Kansas for windbreaks and wildlife planting and has a tendency to spread rapidly on sub-irrigated sites. These characteristics enable both plants to quickly displace native vegetation, interfere with natural plant succession and nutrient cycling, and choke irrigation canals in Kansas. The resulting invasive thickets provide poor habitat for livestock and wildlife; significantly reduce forage for livestock production; increase fire hazards; decrease water quality, and generally use more water than native vegetation. Infestations in Kansas are roughly estimated to occupy greater than 50,000 acres.
For More Information: Rob Reschke, (785) 296-3600; www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $65,000
In cooperation with the Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Agriculture, and local County Weed Departments, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) has treated Salt Cedar in the Pawnee Watershed in the Upper Arkansas basin. This watershed was selected for treatment due to the level of Salt Cedar infestation and likelihood for success.
133 acres of Salt Cedar located in the riparian areas and in several playas and small lakes was treated by helicopter with an herbicide recommended for tamarisk control, called Habitat®. Specifically developed for use in sensitive aquatic environments, Habitat® uses less active ingredients and breaks down quickly, yet is highly effective—even with just one application. These areas will be monitored to study the effectiveness of the herbicide and the need for follow up control measures. All FY 2007 funding used for Tamarisk control was done in the Upper Arkansas Basin
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $50,000
In FY08, the Riparian and Wetland Program will assist in providing Salt Cedar control to landowners within the Upper Arkansas basin, specifically in Hodgeman and Gray counties. Follow up control was done in the Pawnee Watershed in Finney County as part of a previous control effort that was done in FY 2007.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $50,000
In FY09, the Riparian and Wetland Program will again select and treat priority watersheds for tamarisk control. Assistance will be targeted to producers enrolling in the Upper Arkansas River Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
Multipurpose Small Lakes State Conservation Commission
The objective of the Multipurpose Small Lakes Program is to develop, to its fullest potential, a site that is being planned for flood control and water supply or recreation. Projects funded by the Kansas Legislature will receive assistance in the form of a grant for flood control and, if included, recreation. Funds appropriated for the water supply component shall be on a loan to be paid back to the state.
For More Information: Hakim Saadi, P.E., Program Manager; (785) 291-3099; www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: Funding for the construction of HorseThief Reservoir- $1,100,000 plus $1,026,824 from previous appropriations
Marais des Cygnes Critzer dam: North Fork Little Sugar Creek dam, aka Critzer dam is located approximately five miles west of Mound City, Linn County. Construction of the dam and reservoir was completed on November 2006. First filling occurred on May 2007. The cost share assistance funding of $1,817,900 was paid in full to the sponsor - the Public Wholesale Water Supply District Number 13 (PWWSD # 13) – as the last payment was made in February 2007.
Upper Arkansas HorseThief Reservoir: Investigations and preliminary design. This project, located within the Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81, in Hodgeman County, will provide flood control and recreation on Buckner Creek. The estimated total cost of the project is expected to exceed the $16 million, including state funding of $4.5 million. The District has recently re-announced the bidder pre-qualification for construction in the December 13, 2007 Kansas Register. The District plans on starting construction in the spring of 2008.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $1,250,000 All this funding is dedicated to the construction of the recreational component of the HorseThief dam and reservoir.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $1,123,176 This funding should complete the state funding request for cost-share assistance to the Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81. Water Transition Assistance Program State Conservation Commission
In 2006, the Legislature passed a 5 year pilot project program under the provisions of HB 2710 entitled “Water Right Transition Assistance Pilot Project Program”, or WTAP. The purpose of this voluntary, incentive based program is to provide a mechanism for the permanent dismissal of irrigation water rights and the reduction of consumptive use of groundwater in focused, over appropriated areas. A landowner would receive a state grant for permanently retiring a water right. The compensation amount is based on the fair market value, its historic consumptive use, and the owner’s bid submission. In addressing State Water Plan goals, WTAP is designed to improve aquifer depletion levels and stream recovery, as well as maintain interstate compact obligations. Targeted areas for the program are currently the Rattlesnake Creek sub-basin and the Prairie Dog Creek Basin, and “high priority” areas for funding consideration have now been established in each of these stream aquifer systems.
FY 2008 is the first year for program implementation; applications were accepted during a designated enrollment period of September 1 through November 15, 2007. Two Groundwater Management Districts in western Kansas have requested the designation of additional target areas by the Kansas Department of Agriculture-Division of Water Resources; these requests are currently under review.
For More Information: Steve Frost, Water Conservation Program Manager, 785-296- 8964, www.scc.ks.gov
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $1,184,384
In the start-up year of the program, a new Water Conservation Programs Manager developed the program framework, authored the initial program regulations and associated statements / notices, and conducted the required public meetings and public hearings. Final Kansas Administrative Rules and Regulations were approved by the Department of Administration and Attorney General’s Office on June 17, 2007; the SCC officially adopted the WTAP program regulations on July 2, 2007 for implementation of WTAP in FY 2008. Accordingly, FY2007 funds were carried over to FY2008.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $1,498,000
During the enrollment period, the SCC received a total of four applications (two in each designated target area) for the voluntary retirement of irrigation water rights. The total of WTAP bids received was $261,870 to retire 463 acre-feet of appropriated water rights. These applications will be reviewed for conformance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and applicants will be notified of approval or denial by January 15, 2008. The program activities for the balance of FY2008 will include the adoption of a formal Memorandum of Agreement between the SCC, DWR, and GMDs regarding the protocols for designating additional target areas for program expansion, and revising compensation criteria / regulations to enhance program participation.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $1,498,000
The program activities planned for FY2009 are to achieve program participation concurrent with the full extent of the allocated program funds, and to further preparations to sustain full program participation throughout the remainder of the pilot program ending on June 30, 2012.
FY 2007 Activities by Basin
Lower Arkansas – Conducted required public meetings and public hearing in the Rattlesnake Creek Sub-basin target area in conformance with statutory requirements. In conjunction with DWR and local GMD, SCC completed designation of high-priority areas within the target area to facilitate ranking and prioritization for application funding, and promoted WTAP for the purpose of public awareness and program visibility.
Upper Republican – Conducted required public meetings and public hearing in the Rattlesnake Creek Sub-basin target area in conformance with statutory requirements. In conjunction with DWR and local GMD, SCC completed designation of high-priority areas within the target area to facilitate ranking and prioritization for application funding, and promoted WTAP for the purpose of public awareness and program visibility. Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program State Conservation Commission
An Upper Arkansas River Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) has been established by the State of Kansas and the USDA Farm Service Agency. The goals of the UAR CREP are to enroll eligible cropland within the project area to conserve irrigation water. The reduction of irrigation water use and of non-point source contaminants, through permanent termination of water rights appurtenant to the land enrolled in CREP and the establishment of permanent vegetative cover and other conservation practices, are intended to slow the aquifer water level decline and loss of baseflow to the river, enhance associated wildlife habitat, both terrestrial and aquatic, conserve energy and reduce erosion.
Enrollment for CREP began on December 20th, 2007. State direct payments will be made upfront on every enrolled irrigated acre ($62/acre tier one, and $35/acre tier two). The State is authorized to spend up to $1 million in calendar year 2007 and another $1 million in fiscal year 2008. Carry forward authority is unknown at this time.
This voluntary program provides incentives and cost sharing to participants that enroll their land into eligible conservation practices such as native vegetation establishment or wildlife conservation for a period of 14 to 15 years. In addition to the one time State payments, participants will receive annual rental payments from USDA for the life of the contract (payments currently range from $100 - $125/acre). Irrigation water rights would be retired as a condition of enrollment. After the contract expires, land could return to dryland farming.
The CREP area lies within 10 counties along the Arkansas River corridor, from the stateline to just downstream of Great Bend, covering 1,571,440 acres.
For More Information: Steve Frost, State CREP Coordinator, SCC, (785) 296-3600 [email protected] or Rod Winkler, USDA FSA, (785) 539-3534, [email protected]
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $2,000,000
• The USDA agreed to the CREP proposal in key concepts and program element. • A large number of supporters sought to get CREP’s approval in the State Legislature, including GMDs 3 and 5, Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Livestock Association. • Pheasants Forever agrees to cost share on seeding with participants. • The Kansas State Legislature approved CREP for up to 40,000 acres. A number of eligibility criterions for enrollment were part of this approval. • Two million were appropriated for the CREP State upfront payments. • The CREP proposal was scaled to 20,000 acres, to stay within one of the Legislature’s requirements of 2 CRP acres retired in a CREP county for every 1 acre of CREP. • The CREP program can be expanded with USDA with an amendment.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Budget Request: $0
• Two training sessions held with FSA County staff. • A CREP database and a CREP calculator developed to help facilitate evaluation and processing of enrollment offers. • The Agreement between the State and USDA was negotiated, went through legal review, and signed by Governor Sebelius and USDA Acting Secretary Charles Conners. • Enrollment signup began December 20th, 2007. • Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. • Establish the CREP Steering Committee. • Present a status report to the State Legislature. • If enrollment demand exceeds 20,000 acres, amend current Agreement to expand size of CREP up to 40,000 acres.
Planned FY 2009 Activities FY 2009 Budget Request: $0
• Continue to enroll eligible acres up to the program maximum. • Monitor natural resource conditions for effectiveness of program. • Meet with CREP Enhancement Program Steering Committee to evaluate effectiveness of program. • Prepare annual status report on CREP for USDA and State Legislature.
FY 2007 Activities by Basin
• The Upper Arkansas River CREP is all within the Upper Arkansas Basin.
Lake Restoration Management State Conservation Commission
The State Conservation Commission has established a state-funded program to renovate reservoirs which are used as sources of water for public water supply systems. This program will be funded from Clean Drinking Water Fee Fund.
For More Information: Hakim Saadi, P.E., Program Manager; (785) 291-3099; www.scc.ks.gov FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $335,000
The State Conservation Commission adopted and promulgated the revised rules and regulations of the Multipurpose Small Lakes Program – adopted September 7, 2006. A pilot project was selected – Mission Lake for the City of Horton. The $335,000 funding was available for start-up funding for the pilot project
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $2,719,713
Parts of this funding - $2,265,000 - was used complete the request for state cost-share for the pilot project – Mission Lake. The remaining funding - $454,000 - was initially dedicated for the repairs of the Washington County Rural Water District No.1 structure across the Big Blue River.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $2,895,836
Several applications were received requesting assistance to renovate water supply lakes as per the following table.
Total Project Name Sponsor County Basin Scope of Services Cost Mission Lake Horton BR KR Storage restoration $2,600,000 WS CO RWD 1 RWD MS KR Repair of low head dam $1,500,000 Eureka City Lake Eureka GW VE Repair of pipe $118,000 Osage City Reservoir Osage City OS MC Repair of Spillway & Restore Storage $2,725,083 Cedar Lake Olathe JO KR Storage restoration $7,712,000 Gardner Lake Gardner JO KR Storage restoration $1,000,000 Santa Fe Lake Augusta BU WA Storage restoration & Spillway repair $6,120,520 Augusta Lake Augusta BU WA Storage restoration & Spillway repair $4,340,000
Assessment and Evaluation Kansas Water Office
Assessment of selected Kansas Water Plan programs and projects is done by contract or with existing staff members. The agency assesses water resource conditions statewide and for basin specific issues. The emphasis is on providing technical support and analysis of key policy and basin priority issues. The Kansas Water Office monitors changes in the condition of the resource, where possible, in order to quantify achievements in meeting the State Water Plan objectives.
For More Information: Earl Lewis, (785) 296-3185
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $884,011
All funding covered in the Assessment and Evaluation funding line are studies targeted to implement priority water projects under three main categories: High Plains, Watershed Restoration and Protection, and Regional Public Water Supply. These expenditures include contracts for technical assessment of issues related to projects in the following table.
Basin Study FY07 FY08 FY09 Upper Arkansas/Cimarron GMD 3/Southwest Kansas Modeling Assistance X Multiple Index Monitoring Wells Installation and Measurements X X X Multiple Master Well Inventory X X Lower Arkansas Lower Arkansas Sand Pit Water Quality Monitoring Multiple Walnut El Dorado Lake Original Lake Bed Survey Digitization Upper Republican/Solomon GMD 4/Northwest Kansas Modeling Assistance X Smoky Hill-Saline/Solomon GMD 1/West Central Kansas Modeling Assistance X Multiple Kansas Geological Survey Technical Analysis of X X X Ogallala Aquifer Cimarron/Upper Arkansas Salt Cedar Kansas Geological Survey Demonstration X X X Project Monitoring Multiple Web-Based Watershed Coordination Project X X X Neosho John Redmond Reservoir Feasibility Study with Corps X X of Engineers Multiple Studies to implement state sediment research strategy X X Multiple Bathymetric Surveys of Public Water Supply X X X Reservoirs Multiple Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Support X X X Smoky Hill-Saline Wilson Lake Reallocation Study with Corp of X Engineers Kansas-Lower Republican Kansas River Establish and Survey Cross Sections X X Kansas Lower Republican Kansas River Biological Survey X Neosho Ozark Aquifer Regional Ground Water Monitoring and X Modeling Study Multiple Suspended Sediment Monitoring X
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $857,605
See FY 2007 description and table.
FY 2008 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $860,000
See FY 2007 description and table.
GIS Data Base Development Kansas Water Office
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.
The Kansas GIS Policy Board is responsible for the development of standards, strategies, and policies that emphasize cooperation and coordination among agencies, organizations, and government entities. The goal is to maximize the cost effectiveness of GIS by creating public and private partnerships throughout Kansas. The Board reviews, coordinates and recommends GIS programs and investments, and approves the development of databases using Kansas Water Plan funds. Contracts for approved projects are developed and managed by the Kansas GIS Director at the Department of Administration, Kansas Information Technology Office.
For More Information: Ivan Weichert, Kansas GIS Director; (785) 296-0257; http://www.kansasgis.org/
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $247,405
Datasets approved by the GIS Policy Board:
• National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) Data Source Updates • Statewide Land Use / Land Cover • High Plains Bedrock Data Enhancement • Statewide One-Meter Color Infrared (CIR) Imagery
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $250,000
Datasets approved by the GIS Policy Board:
• Statewide Land Use / Land Cover • Statewide Road Centerline Database • Statewide Protected Areas, Natural Communities and Rare Species • Playa Basin Occurrence on the High Plains of Kansas
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $250,000
The GIS Policy Board will review and approve requests for funding in July 2008; however, in addition to other dataset priorities identified, the Land Use / Land Cover dataset is a multi-year project that is likely to be approved for FY 2009 funding.
FY 2007 Activities by Basin – The High Plains Bedrock Data Enhancement covered the five western basins, Upper Republican, Solomon, Smoky Hill-Saline, Upper Arkansas and Cimarron basins; all other datasets were statewide efforts. MOU – Storage Operations and Maintenance Kansas Water Office
Funds from the State Water Plan Fund pay the Corps of Engineers for Operation and Maintenance costs for a portion of water supply storage space purchased by the state of Kansas under a 1985 Memorandum of Understanding. Although the State has paid the federal government all of the capital costs associated with this storage, annual operation and maintenance costs are an on-going financial obligation to the state. The Kansas Water Authority established the policy of paying the O & M costs on this storage with State Water Plan funds, as long as the storage was not committed to either the Marketing or Assurance programs. The lakes in which portions of O & M are paid with water plan funds are Council Grove, Elk City, John Redmond, Marion, Melvern, Pomona, and Tuttle Creek.
For More Information: Cheryl Buttenhoff (785) 296-0861; www.kwo.org/
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $362,325
The State of Kansas is responsible for a proportional share of the costs of maintaining and repairing those reservoirs in which it owns storage space that has not been committed to either the Marketing or Assurance programs. FY 2007 expenses included work on the sluice gates at Council Grove, repairing the stilling basin floor at Elk City, embankment repair at John Redmond, and for Homeland Security, Phase 3 at Tuttle Creek.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $658,384
The O&M expenses to be paid in FY 2008 include rip-rap replacement at Council Grove, John Redmond, and Marion reservoirs and for tainter gate repair at Marion.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $296,841
The estimated O&M expenses for FY 2009 include dewatering and the inspection of Tuttle Creek Dam and a security program at Milford.
PMIB Loan Payment for Storage Kansas Water Office
Although $13.6 million had been appropriated to pay for the storage space made available to the state under the 1985 MOU, an additional $1.9 million was provided through a loan from the Pooled Money Investment Board in 1997. The payments for the portions of water supply storage space in Council Grove, John Redmond, and Tuttle Creek reservoirs for which there are no potential purchasers or contractors have been paid from the State Water Plan Fund. The loan had a 10-year term and, by statute, if revenue from users of this storage space is not available, the State Water Plan fund will make the annual principal and interest payment on this loan. The first loan payment was made with revenue from the Kansas River Water Assurance District No. 1 which was its repayment for a portion of the storage space in Tuttle Creek Reservoir.
For More Information: Cheryl Buttenhoff, (785) 296-0861
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $237,352
The final payment on the ten-year loan was made in FY 2007.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $0 Stream Gauging Program Kansas Water Office
The State of Kansas has had cooperative agreements with the U.S. Geological Survey to operate a network of stream gages in Kansas for more than 100 years. These streamflow stations and reservoir level stations continue to provide real time data for streamflow and lake conditions. These data are used in making operational decisions regarding water rights; minimum desirable streamflows; flood monitoring; reservoir management; and water quality monitoring and analysis. In addition, this information is used to help operate the Water Marketing and Water Assurance Programs.
For More Information: Earl Lewis, (785) 296-3185; http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ks/nwis
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $449,309 – State General Fund
Funding for this program was shifted to the State General Fund in FY 2007. The Kansas Water Office contracted with USGS to operate 76 continuous record stations (including 3 reservoir stations and 3 ground-water monitoring wells) at locations across the state and provide access to USGS data through the Internet.
FY 2007 Stream Reservoir Well Cimarron Kansas-Lower Republican 6 1 Lower Arkansas 14 Marais des Cygnes 5 Missouri 1 Neosho 11 Smoky Hill-Saline 8 1 3 Solomon 5 Upper Arkansas 8 Upper Republican 2 1 Verdigris 8 Walnut 2 Total 70 3 3
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $449,309 – State General Fund; $17,972 – State Water Plan Fund
The Kansas Water Office contracted with USGS to operate 71 continuous record stations (including 3 ground-water monitoring wells) at locations across the state and provide access to USGS data through the Internet.
FY 2008 Stream Reservoir Well Cimarron Kansas-Lower Republican 7 Lower Arkansas 13 Marais des Cygnes 4 Missouri Neosho 10 Smoky Hill-Saline 8 3 Solomon 7 Upper Arkansas 7 Upper Republican 2 Verdigris 8 Walnut 2 Total 68 0 3
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $474,823 – State General Fund
It is anticipated that the streamgaging network currently in place will continue under contract in FY2009. Technical Assistance to Water Users– (Irrigation System Owners) Kansas Water Office
This program provides on-site technical assistance to irrigation system owners and operators through the Kansas Sate University Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL). Assistance includes irrigation efficiency and water conservation education, on-site, and hands-on irrigation system training, and maintenance of the MIL website and KanSched and Fuel Cost software. Much of this program is focused in the Ogallala Aquifer in an effort to reduce water level decline rates.
For More Information: Susan Metzger, Environmental Scientist, (785) 296-3185, www.kwo.org
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $70,000
The Kansas Water Office contracted with Kansas State University to operate the Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) to provide on-site technical assistance to irrigation system owners and operators. Activities included presentations on irrigation efficiency and water conservation, center pivot evaluations, and training on the use of KanSched and MIL software. Focus areas included those individuals and sites located in critical watershed basins such as the Rattlesnake Creek subbasin and critical ground water areas as identified by the Kansas Water Office. Some program activities follow, and activities by basin are in the chart below.
• Release of KanSched2, including a user’s guide, Crop Water Allocator software package, and FuelCost software was distributed and discussed at multiple public meetings to include the Basin Advisory Committee (BAC) meetings. During FY07, updates for an improved Fuelcost were developed and preliminary work on two additional software packages (corn water use estimator and a growing degree day crop calculator) were started. These projects were initiated at the request of producers and consultants. • Twelve presentations featuring programs or activities of the MIL project were made and five events featured hands-on computer training for individuals. MIL posters or other displays featuring MIL materials were presented at six events. KanSched2 features were presented at the 2006 International Irrigation Association Conference. • Four above canopy and one in-canopy center pivots evaluations were conducted in FY07. Early season tests were hampered by weather conditions and also an equipment failure caused a reduced number of tests. In a related project, a new device to allow testing of pressure regulators was developed and will be incorporated into future in- canopy tests. Three SDI system evaluations were also conducted this past season to address questions on performance and longevity of this system option for Kansas irrigators.
• Five on-farm field demonstration sites were monitored during the past growing season. Four sites focused on alternative irrigated crops of potato, onion, cotton, and dry bean. Observations and KanSched water budgets were kept. This information will help supplement the limited Kansas based research information. The fifth field was corn and included a pivot modification causing strips of available irrigation water application. This project allows field based verification of the ET based irrigation scheduling process. • 11,338 hits recorded on the MIL website in 2007
Field Events and Educational Activities Cimarron 2 Kansas-Lower Republican 9 Lower Arkansas 1 Marais des Cygnes Missouri Neosho Smoky Hill-Saline 3 Solomon Upper Arkansas 6 Upper Republican 2 Verdigris Walnut Total 23
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $75,000
The Kansas Water Office contracted with Kansas State University to operate the Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) to provide on-site technical assistance to irrigation system owners and operators. Educational and technical assistance activities include irrigation management, system evaluation, resource conservation, and cropping system strategy. Focus areas will include those individuals and sites located in critical watershed basins and critical ground water areas as identified by the Kansas Water Office.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $75,000
The Kansas Water Office will contract with Kansas State University to operate the Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) to provide on-site technical assistance to irrigation system owners and operators. Educational and technical assistance activities include irrigation management, system evaluation, resource conservation, and cropping system strategy. Technical Assistance to Water Users – (Public Water Suppliers) Kansas Water Office
This program provides on-site technical assistance to rural water districts and small municipal water systems, addressing the full spectrum of water problems encountered in system operation. Assistance includes water supply development and protection; water conservation and drought planning; water rate structuring; energy and costs reduction; and water loss detection.
For More Information: Tina Rajala, (785) 296 -0875; http://krwa.net/projects/specialfocus.asp
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $125,000
The Kansas Water Office contracted with the Kansas Rural Water Association to provide on-site technical assistance to public water suppliers. Activities included reviewing bookkeeping records; testing of raw water and customer water meters; leak detection; and water conservation plan development. Other activities included participation in regional water supply strategies.
• On-site assistance was provided to 247 public water supply systems. • 1,225 hours of on-site assistance was provided. • 53 water loss surveys were conducted (some systems had multiple surveys), locating 243 million gallons of loss on an annual basis. The cost of this production or purchase of water on an annual basis is $650,546. • 17 water conservation plans were approved; 21 additional water conservation plans assigned in FY 2006 are under development. • Participated in regional water supply strategies in 3 basins.
Water Loss Approved Unaccounted Regional Basin Visits Survey Conservation Plans for Water Strategies Cimarron 3 1 Kansas-Lower Republican 67 16 5 Lower Arkansas 27 2 6 1 Yes Marais des Cygnes 34 3 1 Missouri 12 4 1 Neosho 44 2 8 Yes Smoky Hill-Saline 15 3 1 2 Solomon 11 2 1 5 Upper Arkansas 7 Upper Republican 6 2 2 Verdigris 13 4 6 4 Walnut 8 1 Yes Total 247 38 17 28
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $479,949
The Kansas Water Office contracted with the Kansas Rural Water Association to provide a minimum of 3,234 hours of on-site technical assistance to public water suppliers. Activities include reviewing bookkeeping records; testing of raw water and customer water meters; leak detection; and water conservation plan development. A significant amount of technical assistance will be required for water conservation plan development for Water Marketing Program customers and Water Assurance District members. Other activities include participation in regional water supply strategies.
Funding is set aside for water conservation efforts in rebuilding the City of Greensburg.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $511,030
The Kansas Water Office will contract with the Kansas Rural Water Association to provide a minimum of 5,010 hours of on-site technical assistance to public water suppliers. Activities will include reviewing bookkeeping records; testing of raw water and customer water meters; leak detection; and water conservation plan development. A significant amount of technical assistance will continue to be required for water conservation plan development for Water Marketing Program customers and Water Assurance District members. Other activities include participation in regional water supply strategies.
Automated Weather Stations Kansas Water Office
In the mid-1990’s State Water Plan funding was first appropriated to assist several groundwater management districts in purchasing automated weather stations. These evapotranspiration or “ET” stations collect climate data for use by farmers using irrigation scheduling to determine when to irrigate their crops.
Since 2002, the Kansas Water Office has contracted with Kansas State University to operate and maintain eleven automated weather stations in southwest Kansas. Five additional ET stations were deployed in northwest Kansas in 2007. Precipitation and ET values from these stations are published daily on the KSU Weather Data Library web site.
In 2007 the initial steps were taken toward development of the Kansas Mesonet, a statewide network of automated weather stations that will support multiple functions in addition to irrigation water management.
For More Information: Tom Lowe, Kansas Water Office, (785) 296-0874; Dr. Scott Staggenborg, KSU Agronomy Department, (785) 532- 7214
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $60,000
Rehabilitation of the 11 ET stations in southwest Kansas was completed and several stations were relocated. During the rehabilitation process, it was learned that the analog cellular phone modems that had been used were no longer supported. Digital modems were purchased and installed at all 11 stations. These digital modems allow for near real-time data access at a considerable reduction in communications cost.
Five new ET stations were purchased and deployed within Groundwater Management Districts 1 and 4. These new stations are located in the following counties: Cheyenne, Sherman, Wallace, Sheridan and Scott.
A new web site was created that identifies the stations owned by K-State Research & Extension as well as GMD’s 2, 3 and 5, with future expansion planned to include the new stations in GMD’s 1 and 4 as well.
In considering the FY 2007 appropriation, the Senate Budget Subcommittee asked the Kansas Water Authority to study automated weather stations and report its findings to the 2007 Kansas Legislature. The KWA Report concluded that effective coordination among automated weather station networks was lacking, but that there were benefits in having stations in relatively close geographic proximity.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $100,000 State Water Plan $97,339 U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation
The focus for FY 2008 is starting development of a statewide Kansas Mesonet. Mesonet stations will provide near real-time weather data useful for many purposes in addition to irrigation water management. Approximately 15 Mesonet stations will be purchased and installed in FY 2008, including 10 stations being provided through financial assistance from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. A Mesonet Steering Committee will be formed to provide advice regarding station location and siting and other matters, including development of a Mesonet Operations Manual. Locations under consideration for new Mesonet stations include the Flint Hills region and North Central Kansas, which are both presently underserved by automated weather stations.
FY 2008 monies will also be used for the operation and maintenance of the 16 current ET stations.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $100,000
The requested funding would be used to contract with Kansas State University to provide for operation and maintenance of 16 existing ET and approximately 15 existing Mesonet automated weather stations. Purchase and installation of additional new Mesonet stations or enhancements to Mesonet operation and maintenance capabilities would also be done as funding permits.
Water Resource Education Kansas Water Office
Kansas’ water resource education program is designed to build a citizenry knowledgeable about the state’s water resources. Water resource education initiatives funded by the Kansas Water Plan Fund: Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), the Kansas Environmental Leadership Program (KELP) and water issues education for Basin Advisory Committee members.
Project WET provides training to classroom teachers and lay educators (i.e., Conservation District personnel and youth group leaders), who, in-turn, use the nationally developed curriculum correlated to the State of Kansas’ standards to teach pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students. The program is administered by the Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE).
The Kansas Environmental Leadership Program (KELP) provides environmental and leadership training to adults. The five-session (3-days per session) program, conducted over the course of a year at locations across the state, provides participants with an in-depth look at region-specific water resource issues. Leadership training enables KELP participants to recognize and enhance the skills they have to involve and motivate others to become involved in environmental issues.
Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education: Laura Downey, (785) 532-3322 http://www.kacee.org/workshops/ProjectWET.php
Kansas Environmental Leadership Program Judy Willingham, Kansas State University (785) 532-5813 http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/kelp/
Water Resource Issue Forum KWO Basin Planners, Kansas Water Office (785) 296-3185
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Total Appropriation: $84,000
Project WET • Project WET staff and professional collaborators trained 321 individuals in the use of the Project WET curriculum. Of that number, 133 were students (pre-service) attending Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, Emporia State University and Butler County Community College. The remaining participants were classroom teachers and lay educators. • Day-long training was provided for teachers at the Kickapoo Nation School district, Hiawatha. A draft of a Kansas-specific environmental supplement to the Project WET curriculum was developed. • KACEE continues to refine a sustainable evaluation program for the direct impact of Project WET on students’ behaviors. A complementary survey of parents was geared to determine if water information and education were being discussed at home and its impact on students and their families. • KACEE, in concert with other environmental education groups in the state, developed a comprehensive environmental education plan for Kansas.
Kansas Environmental Leadership Program Twenty-three students took part in this year’s KELP class. They developed Applied Leadership Projects focused on environmental permitting, water quality protection areas, water education, environmental awareness and private water well testing.
HiPLAIN.org The High Plains website, hosted by the Kansas Geological Survey, provides a portal to in-depth information about the High Plains aquifer in Kansas and links to more general water resource information in the other seven states that overly the High Plains-Ogallala aquifer. The site has been upgraded to increase understanding and accessibility to the Kansas Geological Survey’s databases and to improve the site’s visibility. Tutorials were created to make it easier for water users to find and work with data bases on water levels, WIZARD (Water Information Storage and Retrieval Database), and water rights/water use, WIMAS (Water Information Management and Analysis System).
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Appropriation: $84,000
KACEE will continue to deliver Project WET curriculum as outlined above. KACEE will work the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation at K-State to refine the assessment tool to evaluate the implementation of Project WET and its subsequent impact on students.
The Kansas Environmental Leadership Program funding will be focused on Applied Leadership Projects that are selected by class members and emphasize key water resource issues.
A Water Resources Issue Forum will be conducted to broaden Basin Advisory Committee members understanding of current water resource issues. “Bioenergy and Water in Kansas” is slated for joint meetings of the river basin-based Basin Advisory Committees in December of 2007. Community participation will be encouraged.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2008 Budget Request: $84,000
Project WET and the Kansas Environmental Leadership Program Applied Leadership Projects will be continued. Increased emphasis will be placed on urban watersheds through the WET in the City aspects of Project WET.
Support will continue for KELP’s Applied Leadership Projects to increase public environmental awareness and enhance participants’ leadership and organizational skills.
County bulletins on the geohydrology and other geologic resources were published several decades ago by the Kansas Geological Survey. There is interest in updating the bulletins to provide current information on the water, gravel, oil and gas, minerals and stratigraphy within a county.
Complementing these informational and educational endeavors is outreach to stakeholder groups at their annual conventions with timely and pertinent water resource displays. Weather Modification Kansas Water Office
The primary purpose of weather modification in Kansas has been to reduce crop-hail damage. A significant effort, however, has also been made to increase precipitation. The economy of Western Kansas is dependent on agriculture, which is very susceptible to damage by natural phenomena such as hail storms. The Western Kansas Weather Modification Program has operated from 1975 to the present time under the leadership of Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1. Eleven counties now participate in the Western Kansas Weather Modification Program. As many as 14 counties have participated in the past.
For More Information: Diane Coe (785) 296-3185; www.kwo.org
FY 2007 Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $120,000
The target area for the Western Kansas Weather Modification Program weather modification activities in FY 2007 included Greeley, Wichita, Scott, Lane, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Gray, Stanton, Grant and Haskell counties in Kansas. The general area affected includes the above- targeted Counties and may extend 10 miles upwind and 25 miles downwind of the primary target area. The weather modification activities were permitted for the period April 17, 2006 through September 22, 2006.
In FY 2006, the Kansas Water Office completed an updated evaluation of the program by adding loss-cost data (based upon data provided by National Crop Insurance Services, Inc.) from 1994 through 2004. The report indicates that there is a statistically discernible difference in hail losses between the control and weather modification target county groups. Building on this information, additional insurance data was requested from the industry for analysis.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Budget Request: $240,000
The WKWMP derives its funding from county, Groundwater Management District and state funds. The increase of $120,000 above the FY 2006 funding level was needed to aid in sustaining the current level of operation. The additional funding was reported used for the repair and maintenance of both turbine engines on the Cheyenne aircraft and overhaul of one of the twin engines on the Baron aircraft.
The program used 4 cloud seeding aircraft in the operation of the program during the summer of 2007. The WKWMP was permitted to operate from April 16 through September 21, 2007. There were 39 days of seeding this year, which was 22% below normal for any previous year when the target area consisted of eleven participating counties.
As a result of a 2005 KWA directive to study the Weather Modification Program, the KWO and GMD No. 1 are continuing with efforts to identify additional funding sources for the program. The current efforts are focused on funding through the insurance industry. Alberta, Canada has a successful program for hail suppression funded by 51 insurance companies due to the financial savings to the companies. It is estimated that $59 million dollars of savings has occurred from the Western Kansas program over the 15 years from 1979-1993.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $240,000
The WKWMP continues to derive its funding from county, Groundwater Management District and state funds. A second year of an increase of $120,000 above the FY 2006 funding level was requested to continue the current level of operation and continue with needed maintenance and upgrades. No change in service area is anticipated.
FY 2007 Activities by Basin
Portions or all of the eleven counties participating in the Western Kansas Weather Modification Program are in the Cimarron, Upper Arkansas, and Smoky Hill-Saline river basins. All or potions of Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Hamilton, Kearny and Gray counties are included in the Cimarron Basin. All or potions of Grant, Haskell, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Gray, Greeley, Wichita, Scott and Lane counties are included in the Upper Arkansas Basin. Portions of Greeley, Wichita, Scott and Lane counties are included in the Smoky Hill-Saline Basin. Neosho River Basin Issues Kansas Water Office
A number of related sedimentation and water quality issues exist within the upper Neosho Basin Watershed. Sedimentation in John Redmond Reservoir has reduced the available storage capacity. A reallocation study was completed in 2007 that recommended reallocating reservoir storage from flood control to conservation storage with required mitigation measures. A feasibility study was also initiated in 2006 to identify restoration and maintenance measures in the watershed and reservoir to ensure long-term availability of storage. A visible symptom of the sedimentation issue is the formation of a logjam on the Neosho River directly above John Redmond reservoir.
For More Information: Chris Gnau, 785-296-0617
FY 2007 Appropriation: NA
FY 2007 Accomplishments
The high sedimentation rate at John Redmond Reservoir prompted the Kansas Water Office to sponsor a Corps of Engineer Feasibility Study of the reservoir and its watershed. A sediment monitoring network was installed above and below John Redmond. Watershed and reservoir modeling efforts were initiated. Areas with greatest sediment flux were identified above the reservoir. This study was initiated with funding from the Kansas Water Office Assessment and Evaluation Program. The study requires a 50% nonfederal match.
FY 2008 Appropriation: $500,000
FY 2008 Activities
The $500,000 will be used to fund mitigation requirements for a permanent pool level raise at John Redmond Reservoir and to conduct additional reservoir and watershed assessment work in the upper Neosho River basin in cooperation with local watershed stakeholders, other state agencies and the Corps of Engineers.
An agreement is being prepared between KWO and the Corps of Engineers to implement mitigation requirements for reallocation of storage in John Redmond reservoir. Following final approvals and completion of the mitigation agreement, work will begin on implementation of mitigation measures. Preliminary estimates of mitigation costs identified in the reallocation study totaled $1.1 million. Additional work is also ongoing for the Corps John Redmond Reservoir Feasibility Study. Contributing areas with greatest sediment flux were field-evaluated for riparian condition and stream channel stability. An assessment of logjam remediation alternatives was also initiated and is expected to be completed by the end of FY 2008.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $500,000
The $500,000 will be used to fund additional mitigation requirements for a permanent pool level raise at John Redmond Reservoir and to complete ongoing reservoir and watershed assessment work in the upper Neosho River basin.
Keith Sebelius Reservoir/Almena Irrigation District Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Keith Sebelius Reservoir is an important regional lake for water-based recreation, water supply and the area’s economy. The Almena Irrigation District holds a reservoir storage right for irrigation. In recent decades, the amount of water entering the lake has not been enough to both maintain water levels in the reservoir and provide service to the irrigation district. At low lake levels access to the lake by boaters is restricted and visitation at the state park and wildlife area declines. With reduced visitation the regional economy is impacted. Also, lower lake levels or the impression of a lake that is “drying up” becomes a quality of life issue for the residents of the area. The 2007 agreement between Wildlife and Parks and the Almena Irrigation District will help ensure that the fish populations survive and that boat ramps and other access to the lake remain useable.
For More Information: Steve Adams, (785) 296-2281
FY 2007 Activities
FY 2007 Appropriation: $120,000 – State Water Plan Fund
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks contracted with the Almena Irrigation District to limit irrigation releases and establish a minimum pool of 2,288 msl. The agreement provided that releases could not begin until the water level reached 2,290 and would stop once the level dropped to 2,288.
FY 2008 Activities
FY 2008 Budget Request: $1,000,000 - State Water Plan Fund
During the spring of 2007, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and Almena Irrigation District agreed to a contract that will help maintain recreational use of the Keith Sebelius Reservoir. The 10-year lease, at a cost of $1,000,000 from the State Water Plan Fund, allows use of the water for irrigation when the lake level is above a prescribed minimum level, but prohibits it when it falls below that level. The minimum mean sea level elevation prescribed in the contract is 2,288.5 feet.
Protection of the lake at this level intends to accomplish the following benefits: 1) ensure Kansas’ ability to maintain compliance with the settlement terms of the Republican River Compact; 2) maintain boating access to the lake; 3) fisheries protection; and 4) help maintain the recreation based component of the local economy. This agreement further stipulates that when lake levels exceed 2290.5 msl, the local irrigation district will be able to make releases for irrigation purposes and would stop once the level dropped to 2,288.5 msl.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2008 Budget Request: No request anticipated from State Water Plan Fund Continue normal operation and maintenance activities.
Stream (Biological) Monitoring Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
The purpose of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' statewide stream survey program is to document the current range and distribution of stream species. Other objectives include the establishment of recent baseline data on stream fishes and macroinvertebrates to enhance stream management decisions and help assess overall conditions of Kansas streams.
For More Information: Eric Johnson, Acting Environmental Services Section Chief Mark Van Scoyoc, Stream Monitoring Program Coordinator Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks, Pratt Operations Office (620) 672-5911 Stream Assessment and Monitoring Program / Other Services / KDWP - KDWP
FY 2007 & 2008 Activities and Accomplishments
FY 2007 Appropriation: $40,000 FY 2008 Appropriation: $40,000
Two crews surveyed 89 sites throughout Kansas from late May to mid-August. The statewide crew, dealing with rare fish and mussels, continued monitoring of fish and macroinvertebrate communities in Smoots creek, located within the Lower Arkansas River basin for the third year of a 5 year monitoring program. Monitoring of Topeka shiner populations in the Clear Fork creek system in Pottawatomie county continues as part of the conditions of a permit issued for a bridge reconstruction project in that area.
Surveying continues in the Marais Des Cygnes/Missouri river basin this summer. Further sampling activities will be conducted at various locations in hopes of assessing the fish and aquatic macroinvertebrate fauna of these regions.
In addition to collecting valuable information about native fish populations, ascertaining the spread of aquatic nuisance species has been critical as well. The white perch (Morone Americana) has been documented at several locations within the lower Arkansas River basin as well as the Missouri basin. Silver carp (Hypopthalmichthys molitrix) are present in Kansas as well. It is widely known they exist in the Kansas River below Bowersock dam. Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) monitoring activities will continue to be performed.
In addition, various WRAPS groups within the state have expressed an interest and need for assessment within their respective watersheds. Stream surveys have been performed for the Upper Arkansas WRAPS implementation project and plans are being made to potentially survey 12 sites for the Marmaton watershed WRAPS project.
Other overall highlights, accomplishments and findings of general interest as reported by the department’s two Stream Biologists are presented as follows:
FY 2007 & 2008 Stream Survey Program highlights
• Establishment of ESS lab for the purpose of identifying fish and macroinvertebrates collected from stream surveys. o Addition of Aaron Austin as unclassified Environmental Scientist I, Stream Data Management Specialist As of the end of December, all fish and approximately 3/4 of the invertebrates collected have been identified and recorded in our stream database. The addition of this position has resulted in significant cost savings and much improved efficiency for the department versus the contracting for these services to outside sources. • Set up 180 gallon native fish aquarium • Potential to perform non-wadeable assessment of larger rivers and streams (summer of 2008)
Marais des Cygnes survey – Ron Kegerries, Stream Biologist
• Rock Pocketbook mussel collected in Pottawatomie Creek (MI Co.) for second consecutive year from the same site. • Blacknose Dace (SINC) collected in Pole Ck. (NM Co.). o Significantly more water than the previous year as well. • Collected hornyhead chubs (state threatened) from the Marmaton River (BB Co.), S.F. Pottawatomie Ck. (FR Co.), and Elk Ck (WB Co.). o Marmaton River find, believed to be the furthest upstream they have been collected according to our records. o These individuals were upstream from a dam that is proposed to be removed. • Repeated two sites that were positive for silver carp (ANS) in '06 and didn't find any individuals in '07 • Nitrates noticeably high in some streams (watersheds) compared to previous years; more than likely due to increased runoff from the rains
Statewide Stream Survey – Ryan Waters, Stream Biologist
• 16 Southern redbelly dace found in north tributary to SF Ninnescah river • 2136 Arkansas darters (state threatened) from same location above o site length was only 150 meters o average width – 1.9 meters • 30 species of fish collected from Big Ditch drainage in Wichita, KS. o Possible area for future study assessing potential release of T&E species since most of this is a man-made canal and there are no USFW governing sanctions or critical habitat areas. • 4 Arkansas darters collected in Slate creek drainage. o New isolated drainage record for this fish species. • Continued advancement of white perch (ANS) o 1237 white perch collected from site on NF Ninnescah River o 1585 white perch collected from different site on NF Ninnescah River.
FY 2009 Planned Activities
FY 2009 Budget Request: $40,000
This will be the final year of the Rare Fish and Mussels survey statewide and Marais des Cygne/Missouri stream surveys. Final reports will be generated for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies as needed.
FY 2007 Survey Activities (67 work days) Date Stream River Basin County Latitude Longitude 5/30/07 Indian Creek Missouri JO 38.94215 -94.66527 5/30/07 Plum Creek U. Republican CN 39.85205 -101.78078 5/31/07 Indian Creek Missouri JO 38.93622 -94.63368 5/31/07 South Fork Republican River U. Republican CN 39.76653 -101.82767 6/1/07 Hell's Canyon Spring U. Republican CN 39.91837 -101.71606 6/4/07 Pole Creek Missouri NM 39.97695 -96.22451 6/4/07 Wild Horse Creek U. Arkansas NS 38.50602 -99.98206 6/5/07 Pole Creek Missouri NM 39.97478 -96.16257 6/5/07 Brenner Springs U. Arkansas NS 38.40624 -100.24268 6/6/07 Clear Creek Missouri NM 39.94769 -96.18255 6/6/07 Dry Bazine Creek U. Arkansas NS 38.61545 -99.89935 6/7/07 South Fork Nemaha Missouri NM 39.78387 -96.04999 6/7/07 North Fork Walnut Creek U. Arkansas NS 38.42508 -99.88561 6/11/07 Clear Fork Creek KS L. Republican PT 39.52106 -96.32948 6/11/07 South Fork Nemaha Missouri NM 39.89946 -96.04247 6/12/07 Clear Fork Creek KS L. Republican PT 39.52243 -96.33409 6/12/07 Clear Fork Creek KS L. Republican PT 39.52217 -96.33228 6/12/07 South Fork Nemaha Missouri NM 39.91243 -96.03252 6/13/07 Clear Fork Creek KS L. Republican PT 39.53902 -96.35417 6/13/07 Walnut Creek Missouri BR 39.90012 -95.59170 6/14/07 Clear Fork Creek KS L. Republican PT 39.53537 -96.34977 6/14/07 Wolf River Missouri BR 39.83086 -95.58401 6/18/07 Salt Creek L. Arkansas SU 37.11261 -97.19202 6/18/07 Marmaton River M. des Cygnes BB 37.83463 -94.99542 6/19/07 Geuda Springs L. Arkansas SU 37.11925 -97.14983 6/19/07 Marmaton River M. des Cygnes BB 37.84059 -94.97265 6/20/07 Spring Creek L. Arkansas CL 37.11105 -97.10323 6/20/07 Hinton Creek M. des Cygnes BB 37.77105 -94.96194 6/21/07 North Branch Slate Creek L. Arkansas SU 37.43940 -97.74218 6/21/07 Mill Creek M. des Cygnes BB 37.84769 -94.71376 6/25/07 Big Ditch L. Arkansas SG 37.55294 -97.28866 6/25/07 Walnut Creek Missouri BR 39.97396 -95.55317 6/26/07 Big Ditch L. Arkansas SG 37.57293 -97.32362 6/26/07 Walnut Creek Missouri BR 39.92887 -95.56847 6/27/07 Big Ditch L. Arkansas SG 37.60679 -97.39458 6/27/07 Walnut Creek Missouri BR 39.91387 -95.56866 6/28/07 Big Ditch L. Arkansas SG 37.67828 -97.40685
FY 2007 Survey activities continued (22 work days) Date Stream River Basin County Latitude Longitude 6/28/07 Euchre Creek Missouri BR 39.90599 -95.56608 7/3/07 Trib South Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas KM 37.64638 -98.24527 7/3/07 Rock Creek M. des Cygnes OS 38.43642 -95.58870 7/9/07 Smoots Creek L. Arkansas KM 37.59110 -97.86427 7/9/07 Wolf River Missouri BR 39.79271 -95.52641 7/10/07 Cedar Creek Missouri DP 39.93988 -95.27738 7/11/07 Smoots Creek L. Arkansas KM 37.63478 -97.90247 7/11/07 Smoots Creek L. Arkansas KM 37.69572 -97.99481 7/11/07 Cedar Creek Missouri DP 39.93534 -95.29008 Date Stream River Basin County Latitude Longitude 7/12/07 Spring Creek Missouri DP 39.91339 -95.31065 7/16/07 Middle Fork Wolf River Missouri BR 39.77325 -95.48664 7/17/07 West Branch Little Sandy Creek L. Arkansas BA 37.28099 -98.48207 7/17/07 West Branch Little Sandy Creek L. Arkansas BA 37.28364 -98.48256 7/17/07 Independence Ck Missouri AT 39.64291 -95.11465 7/18/07 Bluff Creek Cimarron CA 37.37963 -99.78324 7/18/07 Plum Ck Missouri LV 39.38626 -94.96957 7/19/07 Trib South Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas KM 37.67231 -98.45811 7/19/07 Plum Ck Missouri LV 39.38527 -94.95940 7/23/07 Smoots Creek L. Arkansas KM 37.60838 -97.88309 7/23/07 Pottawatomie Creek M. des Cygnes AN 38.34085 -95.15747 7/24/07 Smoots Creek L. Arkansas KM 37.57679 -97.83641 7/24/07 Middle Fork Little Osage M. des Cygnes AL 38.02776 -95.14281 7/25/07 South Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas KM 37.64370 -98.28893 7/25/07 Middle Creek M. des Cygnes FR 38.48655 -95.25062 7/26/07 North Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas SG 37.70343 -97.79259 7/26/07 Cherry Creek M. des Cygnes AN 38.22078 -95.48103 7/30/07 South Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas KM 37.64789 -98.25778 7/30/07 Irish Creek M. des Cygnes LN 38.04509 -95.03281 7/31/07 Mine Creek M. des Cygnes LN 38.15288 -94.68056 7/31/07 Pranther Creek Neosho CS 38.37231 -96.57818
FY 2008 Survey activities Date Stream River Basin County Latitude Longitude 8/1/07 South Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas KM 37.64632 -98.28622 8/1/07 Muddy Creek M. des Cygnes LN 38.20382 -94.69960 8/2/07 North Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas SG 37.71870 -97.79531 8/2/07 South Wea Creek M. des Cygnes MI 38.59664 -94.77020 8/6/07 Shoal Creek Neosho CK 37.04112 -94.63587 8/7/07 Pottawatomie M. des Cygnes MI 38.45455 -95.06096 8/7/07 Trib Shoal Creek Neosho CK 37.03143 -94.61903 8/8/07 Marais des Cygnes M. des Cygnes LN 38.21849 -94.61430 8/8/07 Shoal Creek Neosho CK 37.04273 -94.65684 8/9/07 Marais des Cygnes M. des Cygnes MI 38.50320 -94.95160 8/9/07 Spring Branch Creek Neosho CK 37.08911 -94.62145 8/13/07 One Hundred Ten Mile Creek M. des Cygnes OS 38.63964 -95.54755 8/13/07 South Fork Cottonwood River Neosho CS 38.10447 -96.54211 8/14/07 Marais des Cygnes River M. des Cygnes FR 38.61634 -95.33669 8/14/07 W Trib South Fork Cottonwood River Neosho CS 38.09649 -96.54796 8/15/07 One Hundred Ten Mile Creek M. des Cygnes OS 38.79555 -95.73986 8/15/07 Cedar Creek Neosho CS 38.20882 -96.83179 8/16/07 Elm Creek M. des Cygnes WB 38.77192 -96.11771 8/16/07 Trib South Fork Cottonwood River Neosho BU 38.07646 -96.54728 9/8/07 South Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas KM 37.64423 -98.25433 9/8/07 South Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas KM 37.64572 -98.25681 9/22/07 South Fork Ninnescah River L. Arkansas KM 37.64391 -98.28628