ICWP’s 65th Annual Meeting

October 22nd-23rd, 2024

The Oread Hotel | Lawrence, KS

2024 Annual Meeting Agenda

ICWP Membership Meeting Agenda

ICWP 2025 Board Members and Officers

ICWP welcomed over 65 attendees alongside our colleagues at the Western States Water Council to connect water resources professionals and policy leaders from across the country.

Oct 22nd: Joint ICWP/WSWC Meeting

Our joint meeting offered numerous opportunities to engage in conversations about important nationally-focused water policy issues. Guest speakers included:

  • House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
  • Van Scoyoc Associates
  • US Army Corps of Engineers — Kansas City District
  • EPA Region 7
  • NOAA
  • NIDIS
  • USGS
  • NRCS
  • Kansas Infrastructure Hub

In addition to that great lineup, ICWP and WSWC welcomed Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for a special address emphasizing the importance of interstate collaboration on water resources management.

We then embarked on a Field Tour to visit two points of interest in the Kansas City area: Stop #1: Arabia Steamboat Museum and Stop #2 Rock Island Bridge, levees, and Lower Missouri Flood Resiliency work.

The day concluded with a joint reception on the terrace of the Oread Hotel where ICWP, WSWC and guest speakers enjoyed a beautiful view of downtown Lawrence.

Oct 23rd: ICWP Membership Meeting & Regional Presentations

ICWP Chair Heidi Moltz led the meeting by providing a summary of 2024 Board of Director activities. Treasurer Andrew Dehoff recapped the budget and provided an overview of FY2024 fiscal activities, as well as the approved ICWP budget for FY2025.

Check out ICWP’s 2024 Accomplishments

Regional presentations covered timely topics on water planning, groundwater, storage and harmful algal blooms. Thank you to our presenters from:

  • Carollo Engineers
  • Oklahoma Water Resources Board
  • Kansas Water Office
  • NIDIS
  • Kansas Geological Survey
  • USGS
  • Kansas Department of Health & Environment

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Wondering what to expect? Read more about our 2023 Annual Meeting