Governor's Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas

Registration is now open for the annual Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas to be held October 24-25 at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Manhattan. Make sure you take a few moments to register as registration is limited and the conference sold out last year.

This year highlights the latest policy and research development of water issues in Kansas. The conference brings together scientists, water managers, state and federal officials and legislators, city and county administrators, environmental organizations, irrigators and citizens who share an interest in Kansas water resources. Many great speakers and topics are planned; a few are highlighted below:

·         Charles Fishman will be discussing the value of water. The author of two bestselling books: The Big Thirst and The Wal-Mart Effect, he speaks nationally on economic and social issues.

·         Pat Mulroy who oversees the Las Vegas Valley Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority, will talk on drought management.

·         Dr. James Stack, Director, of the Great Plains Diagnostic Network and Professor of Plant Pathology, KSU, will speak on day 2.

Visit http://www.kwo.org/Ogallala/Governors_Conference/Governors_Conference.htm to find conference details, our sponsors and hotel information. Registration deadline is October 15.