Former KDOT Secretary outlines implementation framework for Kansas Water Plan, urges 10-year program and regional projects

Feb 6, 2025

Julie Lorenz, former Kansas Department of Transportation secretary, told the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee that a 10-year, rolling implementation program tied to a two‑year ramp-up, dedicated revenue and regional planning would help secure a 50‑year water supply for Kansans and protect economic assets tied to water.

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Julie Lorenz, former secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation, presented an implementation framework for the Kansas Water Plan to the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, urging a two‑year ramp up followed by a 10‑year program to help communities secure long‑term water supplies.

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