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. Derby Mayor Dion Avello 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 2011 Water Resource Committee Members and Alternates.
Documents related to current Water Resources Committee activities are available through the following links:
- 2011 Water Resources Committee Work Plan
- 2011 WRC Meeting Schedule
- Municipal Utility Growth Issues Committee's Report
- 2010 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
2011 Stormwater Survey
20112011 Water & Wastewater Rate Survey Summary Text
- 2011 REAP Member Water Rate Calculations
- 2011 REAP Member Wastewater Rate Calculations
- 2011 REAP Member Wastewater Rate Data
- 2010 Black & Veatch 50 Cities Water and Wastewater Study , 2008 KDHE Rate Study
2010
- 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
October 2008- 1st editionJanuary/February 2009
May/June 2010 July/August 2010
As of March 1, 2011 all future WaterWise newsletters will be distributed through constant contact. Contact dane.baxa@wichita.edu to placed on the distribution list.
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!
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!
NGWA.org/govaffairs/arra - National Groundwater Association's ARRA Overview.
Upcoming Conference and Training Opportunities2011 Kansas Environmental Conference
Other Documents
Hydraulic Fracturing: Fresh Facts & Critical Choices Webinar Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
Growing Blue : Finding the Blue Path for a Sustainable Economy
El Dorado Water Feasibility Study
Click Here for 2011 Conference Information
2010 REAP Regional Water Conference - Funding a New Era of Water Service
Recent Trends in Urbanization and Water Quality in the United States - Dr. Gary L. Rowe, US Geological Survey
Controlling Stormwater Runoff Without Damaging Development - Joseph Hickle, PEC
Factors to Consider when Setting Water Rates - Rose Mary Saunders, Ranson Financial Consultants
Water Utility Projects: Planning, Funding, and Implementation in Challenging Times - Jeff Klein and Ted Kelly, Burns & McDonnell
Does Kansas Have Enough Water for the Future , Part 2 - Margaret Fast, KWO
Benefits and Uses of Natural Resource Inventories - Susan Metzger, KWO and Beth Valdivia, KS Biological Survey
Balancing the Books: Kansas' Water Past, Present & Future - David Barfield, DWR
Water Revenues: What Does the Future Look Like? - Tracy Streeter, KWO
El Dorado Wetlands Tour , Part 2 - Kurt Bookout, City of El Dorado
2010 Stormwater Solutions Bus Tour Documents
Mid-America Regional Council Presentation , Handout - Mr. Arron Bartlett, Transportation Planner, MARC
Patti Banks Associates Presentation - Mr. Scott Schulte, Environmental Planner, PAB
Plans and Policy Documents
Sedgwick County Storm Water Management Advisory Board Draft Business Plan
Conservation as a Beneficial Use Documents
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