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Natural Resources & Land

To understand °ÄÃŲÊƱ is to understand the power and majesty of the ground we stand on, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. The state’s diverse array of natural resources have sustained generations of Kansans and Indigenous peoples by providing food, shelter, energy, and livelihood. Likewise, admiring the beauty of a sunset over the or hiking through nourishes and inspires the hearts of outdoorsmen and -women who are proud to make °ÄÃŲÊƱ their home.

This image, captured by Garret Gabriel in 2015, showcases the sweeping vistas found at . The park is located northwest of and is maintained by the .

Coronado Heights

Oversight and Regulation

The responsibility for ensuring proper stewardship and usage of the state’s natural resources lie primarily with a handful of entities

Each entity owns a unique piece of the puzzle and manages different aspects of licensure, compliance, regulation, planning, and oversight for their areas of specialization.

Energy

Windmills with Blue Sky
  • Wind Farming
  • Petroleum
  • Natural Gas
  • Biofuel
  • Solar
  • Hydropower

In recent years °ÄÃŲÊƱ has gained attention for the rapid pace at which it has harnessed one of its most powerful, but unseen, resources: wind.

In 2020, °ÄÃŲÊƱ became one of two states where wind overtook coal as the top source of energy production within the state. Over is provided by wind power.Ìý°ÄÃŲÊƱ is also one of the in the nation. Ethanol relies on both corn and grain sorghum, two robust commodities that also factor heavily in livestock feeding.Ìý

When it comes to energy, people usually fall into one of two categories: consumers or producers. Consumers usually interact directly with their local utility company. However, often times consumers have Ìý´Ç°ù that are best directed to the . Maybe you want to know how or whether it’s footers for new fence posts. Another service consumers can take advantage of are .

Providers are required to meet strict standards for reporting, compliance, safety, and . Specific divisions within the KCC are responsible for providing oversight to the different types of providers, including , , and operators. Options exist for both and /.

Land

Land is infinitely valuable; not only for what can be grown in and on the soil, but also for the fossil fuels and minerals that lie deep within the earth.

Farmers and ranchers are some of the most iconic professions associated with the state of °ÄÃŲÊƱ, and with good reason: There are currently andÌýmore than in operation. In all, agriculture is the top industry in the state, The °ÄÃŲÊƱ Dept of Agriculture oversees many of the programs related to land usage, including , , and .

As noted above, °ÄÃŲÊƱ has recently expanded its production of renewables. However, fossil fuels such as petroleum and natural gas are still natural resources with a significant impact on industry and economy within the state. Hundreds of thousands of oil and natural gasÌýwellsÌýhave been drilled in the state since the late 19th century. is primarily responsibly for regulating these industries. This includes protectingÌý and with effective of oil and natural gas exploration and , and intrastate gas storage.

Not to be overlooked, are the contributions that are made to the state’s economy by our robust network of parks and recreational activities. The currently manages These publicly-accessible areas include , equestrian trails, ,Ìý²¹²Ô»å . You can find pictures of many of our beautiful parks and lakes on the pool.

The is focused on pursuing a deeper understanding of and appreciation for °ÄÃŲÊƱ biological and ecological resources through world-class research, education and service that enlightens, engages and empowers people in our state and beyond. The is an interactive online °ÄÃŲÊƱ map that enables users to choose from and view, separately or simultaneously, more than 20 categories of natural resource and infrastructure data.

Water

The management of water within the state is very complex. Depending on the type of water – groundwater, lakes, rivers, streams, runoff – multiple entities may ultimately be involved, including the federal government.

For example, the is charged with developing a vision for the future of water in °ÄÃŲÊƱ; the Ìý³¾²¹²Ô²¹²µ±ð²õ floodplains and dams, as well as Ìýand ; oversees lakes and reservoirs used for recreation, including the issuance of licenses for and ; and the includes programs that monitor water quality and safety.

Managing public water and wastewater utilities is largely a function of local government entities, with oversight provided by . Typically, , , and provide water and wastewater utility services to homes and businesses. The provides a broad range of services focused on providing the education and leadership necessary to enhance the effectiveness of °ÄÃŲÊƱ’ water and wastewater utilities. This includes information on , , an that allows users to determine the boundaries for rural water systems throughout the state and find the for their local provider, a , and .

Additional mapping tools for public water supply systems are made available by the (DASC). The “Water Resources” section of their includes multiple options for viewing water-related data in GIS form. For in-depth information on water rights for specific properties, the (WIMAS) allows users to query, analyze, and map °ÄÃŲÊƱ water rights data.Ìý

The following reports, generated by various state entities, provide additional details on the state’s water management reports and plans:

The is focused on pursuing a deeper understanding of and appreciation for °ÄÃŲÊƱ biological and ecological resources through world-class research, education and service that enlightens, engages and empowers people in our state and beyond. The is an interactive online °ÄÃŲÊƱ map that enables users to choose from and view, separately or simultaneously, more than 20 categories of natural resource and infrastructure data.

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Natural Resources & Land

To understand °ÄÃŲÊƱ is to understand the power and majesty of the ground we stand on, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. The state’s diverse array of natural resources have sustained generations of Kansans and Indigenous peoples by providing food, shelter, energy, and livelihood. Likewise, admiring the beauty of a sunset over the or hiking through nourishes and inspires the hearts of outdoorsmen and -women who are proud to make °ÄÃŲÊƱ their home.

This image, captured by Garret Gabriel in 2015, showcases the sweeping vistas found at . The park is located northwest of and is maintained by the .

Coronado Heights

Oversight and Regulation

The responsibility for ensuring proper stewardship and usage of the state’s natural resources lie primarily with a handful of entities

Each entity owns a unique piece of the puzzle and manages different aspects of licensure, compliance, regulation, planning, and oversight for their areas of specialization.

Energy

Windmills with Blue Sky
  • Wind Farming
  • Petroleum
  • Natural Gas
  • Biofuel
  • Solar
  • Hydropower

In recent years °ÄÃŲÊƱ has gained attention for the rapid pace at which it has harnessed one of its most powerful, but unseen, resources: wind.

In 2020, °ÄÃŲÊƱ became one of two states where wind overtook coal as the top source of energy production within the state. Over is provided by wind power.Ìý°ÄÃŲÊƱ is also one of the in the nation. Ethanol relies on both corn and grain sorghum, two robust commodities that also factor heavily in livestock feeding.Ìý

When it comes to energy, people usually fall into one of two categories: consumers or producers. Consumers usually interact directly with their local utility company. However, often times consumers have Ìý´Ç°ù that are best directed to the . Maybe you want to know how or whether it’s footers for new fence posts. Another service consumers can take advantage of are .

Providers are required to meet strict standards for reporting, compliance, safety, and . Specific divisions within the KCC are responsible for providing oversight to the different types of providers, including , , and operators. Options exist for both and /.

Land

Land is infinitely valuable; not only for what can be grown in and on the soil, but also for the fossil fuels and minerals that lie deep within the earth.

Farmers and ranchers are some of the most iconic professions associated with the state of °ÄÃŲÊƱ, and with good reason: There are currently andÌýmore than in operation. In all, agriculture is the top industry in the state, The °ÄÃŲÊƱ Dept of Agriculture oversees many of the programs related to land usage, including , , and .

As noted above, °ÄÃŲÊƱ has recently expanded its production of renewables. However, fossil fuels such as petroleum and natural gas are still natural resources with a significant impact on industry and economy within the state. Hundreds of thousands of oil and natural gasÌýwellsÌýhave been drilled in the state since the late 19th century. is primarily responsibly for regulating these industries. This includes protectingÌý and with effective of oil and natural gas exploration and , and intrastate gas storage.

Not to be overlooked, are the contributions that are made to the state’s economy by our robust network of parks and recreational activities. The currently manages These publicly-accessible areas include , equestrian trails, ,Ìý²¹²Ô»å . You can find pictures of many of our beautiful parks and lakes on the pool.

The is focused on pursuing a deeper understanding of and appreciation for °ÄÃŲÊƱ biological and ecological resources through world-class research, education and service that enlightens, engages and empowers people in our state and beyond. The is an interactive online °ÄÃŲÊƱ map that enables users to choose from and view, separately or simultaneously, more than 20 categories of natural resource and infrastructure data.

Water

The management of water within the state is very complex. Depending on the type of water – groundwater, lakes, rivers, streams, runoff – multiple entities may ultimately be involved, including the federal government.

For example, the is charged with developing a vision for the future of water in °ÄÃŲÊƱ; the Ìý³¾²¹²Ô²¹²µ±ð²õ floodplains and dams, as well as Ìýand ; oversees lakes and reservoirs used for recreation, including the issuance of licenses for and ; and the includes programs that monitor water quality and safety.

Managing public water and wastewater utilities is largely a function of local government entities, with oversight provided by . Typically, , , and provide water and wastewater utility services to homes and businesses. The provides a broad range of services focused on providing the education and leadership necessary to enhance the effectiveness of °ÄÃŲÊƱ’ water and wastewater utilities. This includes information on , , an that allows users to determine the boundaries for rural water systems throughout the state and find the for their local provider, a , and .

Additional mapping tools for public water supply systems are made available by the (DASC). The “Water Resources” section of their includes multiple options for viewing water-related data in GIS form. For in-depth information on water rights for specific properties, the (WIMAS) allows users to query, analyze, and map °ÄÃŲÊƱ water rights data.Ìý

The following reports, generated by various state entities, provide additional details on the state’s water management reports and plans:

The is focused on pursuing a deeper understanding of and appreciation for °ÄÃŲÊƱ biological and ecological resources through world-class research, education and service that enlightens, engages and empowers people in our state and beyond. The is an interactive online °ÄÃŲÊƱ map that enables users to choose from and view, separately or simultaneously, more than 20 categories of natural resource and infrastructure data.

Download Resources