Our Work

Kansas Water Institute research

The Kansas Water Institute is proud to support innovative research faculty from different universities in Kansas. Our work focuses on the water resource issues facing our state, whether that's depletion of the High Plains Aquifer, degraded water quality, or vulnerability to extreme events. Our projects put a special emphasis on the work of early-career scientists, and we emphasize funding for student research (both graduate and undergraduate). Take a look at the KWI info sheet for more information about how we ensure that Kansas water is our focus.

Funding opportunities with KWI
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Supporting the Kansas State Water Plan

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Leveraging data to expand interdisciplinary work

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Showing the importance of water in the value chain


 

Ogallala Aquifer Summit 2024

Bringing experts together