Essential to the life of plants and animals, water is also basic to the economy, spiritual well-being, recreation, and health of Kansans. How to allocate limited quantities of fresh, clean water across uses, across the current population, and across generations is the heart of water policy. This paper begins with a discussion of the sources and uses of water and then outlines the major water policy issues, including quantity, quality, and security.
Water and Health in Kansas
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Oct 20, 2006
By
Anthony Wellever,
Susan W. Kannarr, J.D.
About Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.