ICWP’s 65th Annual Meeting

October 22nd-23rd, 2024

: Jennifer Henggler and Laura Totten from USACE-KC District were joined by numerous speakers from federal and state agencies.

: Speakers from Session 1: “Optimizing State/Federal Partnerships & Programs” address audience questions.

: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly

: The joint field tour included a visit to the Arabia Steamboat Museum and the Rock Island Bridge in Kansas City.

: A view from the terrace at the Oread Hotel

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.