The Kansas (Kaw) River stretches 171 miles from its origin in Junction City to its confluence with the Missouri River and is the primary source of drinking water for many communities in northeast Kansas. This recreational treasure was a well kept secret among a few knowing paddlers and anglers, but is fast becoming a valued recreational resource for thousands of visitors each year.
Urgent Actions Needed
On Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Kansas Department of Health an Environment will hold a public hearing for a Kansas Water Pollution Control Permit for the Westar Energy Center, St. Marys, KS. Westar is adding wet scrubbers to three stacks that will lessen the amount of air pollution emitted from this facility but we need to make sure that Westar will not pollute the waters of the Kansas River in discharging waste water from the wet scrubbers. There will be an informational meeting at 6:30pm followed by the public hearing at 7:30pm at the Memorial Hall Auditorium, 120 SW 10 St., Topeka, KS.If you are not able to attend the hearing you may send your comments by April 26, 2008 to:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Division of Environment
Bureau of Water
1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420
Topeka, KS 66612-1367
Please refer to Kansas Permit No.: I-KS67-PO 02
Suggested Comment Letter
Hearing Notice
Consent Order
Kansas Water Pollution Control Permit
Fact Sheet
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Friends of the Kaw's Comment Letter