Community leaders have long recognized the availability of quality water is fundamental for a community to attract new residents, industry and tourism. Farmers and rural citizens know the importance of quality water for livestock and healthy crop growth. To ensure the future of high quality water, it is vital that persons take a leadership role and become proactive in their approach to protecting their water resources. The Kansas Environmental Leadership Training is based on the idea of collaborative Leadership . While one person can make a difference, it is only through the shared and organized efforts and commitment of citizens that long term, sustainable change will occur.
Aquatic species can serve as indicators of the health of a stream.
For Training information and an application for the program, visit the Program Overview section of our web page.