Much of the water quality in the 10,298 square mile Grand Lake watershed is at risk from elevated levels of nutrients/phosphorous (Watershed Map). We believe water quality will continue to decline during the next 10 years unless drastic action is taken and improvement projects are completed.

The Grand Lake watershed is a large complex watershed located in parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Our watershed has regional and national economic importance. (Do You Know?)  Continue reading Water Quality Risk

by Peggy Blackman who is a coordinator for the Kansas WRAPS program

Blue-Green Algae Bloom at Marion Reservoir which is located in the Grand Lake Watershed[Photo Courtesy of Peggy Blackman]

Protecting water quality is serious business that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Polluted waters can affect the quality of your life. I and citizens in my community know first hand what happens when your reservoir waters become polluted to the point of concern about public health risks.

Continue reading The Marion Reservoir Story