Connie Owen

As an administrative hearing officer for the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources, (KDA-DWR) since 2004, Connie Owen presided over the initial hearings for the first two Local Enhanced Management Areas (LEMAs), as well as numerous hearings addressing abandonment of water rights, water law enforcement actions, applications for new water rights and change aspects of existing rights. Connie currently serves as Director of the Kansas Water Office (KWO), which was established in 1981 as the water planning, policy, coordination and marketing agency for the state.

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"My experience has exposed me to real-life water issues that affect individuals and families, as well as businesses and municipalities. Through my work with the Kansas Water Office, I welcome the opportunity to support and encourage stakeholders throughout Kansas to protect our water resources for current and future generations. ”