floodplain fills for the protection of life, property and public safety; also provides technical assistance and coordination to local communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Water Management Services – Provides technical service and data management and support to agency water programs. Consists of the following sub-programs: Interstate Water Issues – Assists the chief engineer in his responsibilities related to ensure Kansas fulfills its obligations and receives the full benefits under Kansas four interstate water compacts: the Kansas-Colorado Arkansas River, Big Blue River, Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas, and the Republican River. Basin Management Team – Addresses water resource issues identified in the Kansas State Water Plan by developing water management strategies. Basin Management Team staff is involved in groundwater modeling, data analysis and report writing activities for project areas in Kansas. References External links Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept. of Agriculture publications at State Library of Kansas' KGI Online Library Kansas Division of Water Resources publications at State Library of Kansas' KGI Online Library State agencies of Kansas State environmental protection agencies of the United States