| AGENCY | PROGRAM | CONTACT | PURPOSE |
| Kansas Dept. of Ag | Watershed District Program and Multipurpose Small Lakes Program | Water Structures Program 785-296-2933 |
Available for watershed districts and small lake development |
| Kansas Dept. of Commerce and Housing | Small Cities Community Development Block Grant | Thomas Dow 785-296-3485 |
Provide assistance to counties and cities for human development projects or natural disaster protection projects |
| Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment | Nonpoint Source Pollution Program | Watershed Management Section 785-296-4195 | Provide funds for projects that will reduce nonpoint source pollution. Also provides funds for Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) |
| Water Quality State Revolving Fund | Watershed Management Section 785-296-4195 | Makes low interest loans for projects to improve and protect water quality | |
| Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks | Land and Water Conservation Funds | Program coordinator 620-672-0742 | Provides funds to preserve, develop and assure access to outdoor recreation |
| Conservation Easements for Riparian and Wetland Areas | Wildlife Section 620-672-5911 | To provide easements to permanently secure and enhance quality areas in the state. | |
| Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program | Wildlife Section 620-672-5911 |
To assist landowners with food plot seed, grass and forb planting or interseeding including seed and providing the grass drill, tree and shrub plantings, and water developments or enhancements. | |
| North American Waterfowl Conservation Act | Wildlife Section 620-672-5911 | To provide up to 50% cost share for purchase and/or development of wetlands and wildlife habitat | |
| Wildtrust | Wildtrust Administrator 620-672-5911 | Accepts donated money, property and real estate which includes wetlands and riparian areas. Donated funds may be used for enhancemnet | |
| MARSH Program | 620-672-5911 | May provide up to 100% of funding for small wetland projects. Projects need to provide waterfowl benefits and be open to the public. | |
| Kansas Forest Service | Conservation Tree Planting Program | Conservation Forester 785-532-3312 | Provides low cost trees and shrubs for conservation plantings |
| Riparian and Wetland Protection Program | Rural Forestry Coordinator 785-532-3310 | To work closely with other agencies to promote and assist with establishment of riparian forest land | |
| K-State Research and Extension | Water Quality Programs | KCARE Director 785-532-7103 | To provide programs, expertise and educational materials that relate to minimizing the impact of agriculture on water quality. |
| Kansas Environmental Leadership Program (KELP) | KELP 785-532-5813 | Educational program to develop local leadership for improved water resource management | |
| Kansas Local Government Water Quality Planning and Management | Office of local government 785-532-2643 | Provide guidance to local governments on water protection programs | |
| Pollution Prevention Institute | Contact 800-578-8898 |
PPI provides free, non-regulatory technical assistance and training in pollution prevention and environmental compliance | |
| Waste Management Program | KCARE Director 785-532-7103 |
Provides best management practices for handling waste materials of all types | |
| Kansas Rural Center | River Friendly Farms Program | Contact 785-873-3431 |
You may qualify for a $250 incentive payment for completing the RFFP assessment and action plan. And you may be eligible to apply for up to $5000 in cost-share. |
| State Conservation Commission | Water Resources Cost-share Program | Assistant Director 785-296-3600 |
Provide cost share assistance to landowners for establishment of water conservation practices |
| Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Fund | NPS Program Manager 785-296-3600 |
Provides financial assistance for nonpoint pollution control projects which help restore water quality | |
| Riparian and Wetland Protection Program | Riparian and Wetland Coordinator 785-296-3600 | Funds to assist with wetland development and enhancement as well as stabilization of streams | |
| Kansas Water Quality Buffer Initiative | Rob Rescke 785-296-3600 |
Compliments the Federal Conservation Reserve Program by offering additional financial incentives for grass filter strips and riparian forest buffers in high priority TMDL areas | |
| Kansas Water Office | Public Information and Education | 785-296-0878 | Provide information and education to the public on Kansas Water Resources |
| US Army Corps of Engineers | Planning Assistance to States | KC District 816-983-3157 or Tulsa District 913-669-7185 | Assistance in development of plans for development, utilization and conservation of water and related land resources of drainage basins |
| Environmental Restoration | KC District 816-983-3157 or Tulsa District 913-669-7196 | Funding assistance for aquatic ecosystem restoration. | |
| US Dept. of Ag - Natural Resources Conservation Service | Conservation Compliance | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Requires specific treatment of highly erodible cropland and wetlands in order to participate in most USDA programs |
| Conservation Operations | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
To provide technical assistance on private lands for development and application of Resource Management Plans | |
| Emergency Watershed Protection | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Provides assistance to reduce threats to life and property in the wake of a natural disaster | |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Offers financial and technical assistance to install structural and management practices | |
| Inventory and Monitoring | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Provides information on soils, water and related resources. Conducts a national survey every 5 years | |
| Plant Materials Program | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Assists with development of plant materials and techniques for their use in environmental improvement programs | |
| Watershed Planning and Operations | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Provides assist to watershed or conservation districts to install land treatment and structural practices | |
| Wetlands Reserve Program | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Cost share and easements to restore wetlands | |
| Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Cost share to establish wildlife habitat which includes wetlands and riparian areas. | |
| Grassland Reserve Program | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Cost share and easements to protect, restore, and enhance native rangeland | |
| Conservation Security Program | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Contract payments for utilizing good conservation practices | |
| Farm and Ranchlands Protection Program | State Conservationist 785-823-4565 |
Provides funding to keep farm and ranchlands in agricultural uses | |
| Farm Services Agency | Conservation Reserve Program | FSA State Director 785-539-3531 |
Cost share and rental agreements to restore native grasses and wetlands |
| US Fish and Wildlife Service | Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Program | State Supervisor 785-539-3474 |
Mainly supports field operations which includes technical assistance on protecting, restoring or maintaining native habitats |
| Private Lands Program | State Private Lands Coordinator 785-539-3474 Ext 107 |
Contracts for 1 to 29 years to restore, enhance or create wetlands or native grasslands. Partial payment for construction is provided. | |
| Environmental Protection Agency | Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program | Clean and Safe Water Branch 913-551-7030 | Provide low cost loans to communities for water pollution control activities |
| Watershed Protection | Geographic Planning and Coordination Branch 913-551-7475 |
To conduct holistic strategies for restoring and protecting aquatic resources based on hydrology rather than political boundaries. | |
| Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams | Wetland and Riparian Program | State Coordinator 785-620-1619 |
Provides techical and financial assistance on creating, protecting or restoring wetland or riparian areas. |
| Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education | Statewide Water Celebrations and Project WET | Laura Downey 785-532-3322 |
Provides technical and financial assistance for water education statewide as well as assistance for educational programs dealing with projects |
| Kansas Streamlink | Basic Stream Assessment, Water Quality Education, Mudscapes, Stream Stabilization Stewardships | Travis Daneke 785-840-0700 |
Provides technical and financial assistance for water education related events. Stream monitoring, agricultural awareness and volunteer deployment. |
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