Mission Statement
Guide state and national actions that affect economic development in the region and adopt joint actions among member governments that enhance the regional economy.
Water Resources Committee
The Water Resources Committee identifies and coordinates collaborative efforts on regional issues of water quality and supply in South Central Kansas. Newton Mayor Willis Heck serves as the Water Resources Committee Chair.
Membership on the REAP Water Resources Committee is open to any city or county in South Central Kansas as defined by a region to include Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, McPherson, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner counties, regardless of REAP membership. REAP may also extend membership to specific units of government outside of the above defined region on approval of a two-thirds vote of members present and voting at any REAP meeting. To become a member of the REAP Water Resources Committee, each jurisdiciton must be in good standing in regards to payment of the REAP Water Resources annual assessment.
Follow this link for a complete listing of all 2010 Water Resource Committee Members and Alternates.
Documents related to current Water Resources Committee activities are available through the following links:
- 2010 Water Resources Committee Work Plan
- 2010 WRC Meeting Schedule
- Municipal Utility Growth Issues Committee's Report
- 2009 WRC Survey Results Powerpoint
- Guidelines and Sample Agreements relating to the Transfer of Water Service Territory Between Cities and Rural Water Districts
REAP has established three additional standing committees to oversee the execution of the annual workplan: Executive Committee, Legislative Committee, and Economic Development Committee.
REAP Member Water and Wastewater Rate Surveys
- 2010 Water & Wastewater Rate Survey Summary Text
- 2010 REAP Member Water Rate Calculations
- 2010 REAP Member Wasterwater Rate Calculations
- 2010 REAP Member Wasterwater Rate Data
Water Wise- Water Resources Committee Newsletter
Water-Related Databases and Links
Water Databases List
Water Related Links
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Information
EPA.gov/recover/programs - Five Environmental Protection Agency programs that are implementing ARRA including Brownfields, State Revolving Loan Funds, Leaking Underground Storage Tanks, Clean Diesel Campaign, and Superfund Hazardous Waste Cleanup.
NRCS.usda.gov/recovery - Natural Resources Conservation Service Information Related to ARRA including Restoring Flood-Prone Lands.
KDHEks.gov/muni - Kansas Department of Health and Environment Wastewater Revolving Loan Fund Draft Briefing Paper and Project Priority List. Check to see if your community projects are on the list! Public Hearing for the draft priority list is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 23, 2009, in the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, Kansas.
KDHEks.gov/pws/loans - Kansas Department of Health and Environment Water Revolving Loan Fund Draft Briefing Paper and Priority List. Check to see if your community projects are on the list! Public Hearing for the draft priority list is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. March 23, 2009, in the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, Kansas.
NGWA.org/govaffairs/arra - National Groundwater Association's ARRA Overview.
Upcoming Conference
KWEA & KsAWWA Joint Annual Conference
The Kansas Water Environment Association and the Kansas Section of the American Water Works Association will hold their annual joint conference August 31 through September 2 at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Topeka, KS. For more information please visit: http://www.kwea.net/Joint-Conference/.
7th Annual KAFM Conference
The 7th Annual Kansas Association of Floodplain Management Conference will be held September 1-2 at the Airport Hilton in Wichita, Kansas. Conference topics will include: flood proofing, state fill permits, the National Flood Insurance Program, and levee maintenance. The cost of registration is $150.00 and includes all meals and breaks. More information can be found at http://www.ekafm.org/conferences.html.
Water and the Future of Kansas Conference
The 2010 Water and the Future of Kansas Conference will be held in Topeka, Kansas, on October 26th. For more information please visit: http://www.kcare.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=922. Detailed information will be available after May, 2010.
Other Events
2010 REAP Regional Water Conference Session Presentations
Recent Trends in Urbanization and Water Quality in the United States: Part 1 - Dr. Gary L. Rowe Jr.
Controlling Stormwater Runoff Without Damaging Development: Part 1 , Pictures - Mr. Joseph Hickle
Factors to Consider when Setting Water Rates: Part 1 - Ms. Rose Mary Saunders
Water Utility Projects: Planning, Funding, and Implementation in Challenging Times: Part 1 - Mr. Jeff Klein and Mr. Ted Kelly
Does Kansas Have Enough Water for the Future?: Part 1 , Part 2 - Ms. Margaret Fast
Benefits and Uses of Natural Resource Inventories: Part 1 - Ms. Susan Metzger and Ms. Beth Valdivia
Balancing the Books: Kansas' Water Past, Present, and Future: Part 1 - Mr. David Barfield
Water Revenues: What Does the Future Look Like?: Part 1 - Mr. Tracey Streeter
El Dorado Wetlands & Water Reclamation Facility: Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 - Mr. Kurt Bookout
2010 Regional Water Conference Survey
Other Items
-Water Management in Israel, Mr. Karl Mueldener Part I, Part 2, Part 3 - Presentation from July 20, 2009 Water Resources Committee Meeting
- Joint Service Agreements Article
-Kansas Water Authority proposed 2011 State Water Plan Fund Memo and Budget
REAP
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