Kansas WRAPS Work Group
The WRAPS Work Group is a multi-agency group developed to foster implementation partnerships, provide administrative guidance to the WRAPS program, and to align program funding with state water quality priorities.
Funding applications are recommended and reviewed by the WRAPS Work Group. The group is made up of various representatives of state and federal agencies.
Administers cost-share programs for conservation practices and regulates water appropriation and structures to ensure sustainable water use.
The lead agency for WRAPS. KDHE administers Section 319 grants, oversees watershed planning, and establishes Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).
Coordinates the Kansas Water Plan and ensures that WRAPS projects align with statewide water priorities and funding strategies.
Provides technical expertise on aquatic habitat, fisheries, and wildlife impacts to guide restoration efforts that benefit Kansas ecology.
Conducts research, biological surveys, and environmental monitoring to assess watershed health and inform science-based management.
Offers technical assistance and cost-share for riparian forest buffers, streambank stabilization, and tree planting initiatives.
Provides essential research and data on groundwater levels, geology, and aquifer conditions that affect water quality.
Delivers research-based education, extension outreach, and stakeholder engagement to support the adoption of Best Management Practices.
Manages stormwater and erosion control for highway projects and partners on infrastructure-related watershed improvements.
Provides federal Clean Water Act Section 319 funding and regulatory oversight for state water quality programs.
Federal partner providing major financial and technical resources for agricultural producers.
Operates stream gages and provides essential real-time data on water flow and quality monitoring.