Sen. Moran Secures Over $29 Million in Federal Resources for Water Infrastructure Projects in Kansas

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - today announced over $29 million in federal investments in Kansas by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The federal resources were included in the FY2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, which passed the Senate as part of a three-bill appropriations package. The legislation now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.

"The federal investments secured in this legislation will help improve and modernize critical water infrastructure projects across Kansas," said Sen. Moran. "These resources will bolster the work of the Army Corps of Engineers to reduce the risk of severe flooding, preserve the long-term sustainability and operations of waterworks in our communities and protect Kansans' homes and businesses from devastating impacts from severe weather. Investing in the future of our water infrastructure will help to keep local residents safe for generations to come."

Federal investments secured for USACE projects in Kansas:

• Council Grove Lake - $13,725,000 to fund the completion of outstanding operation and maintenance work at Council Grove Lake in Morris County.
• Marion Lake - $8,030,000 to fund the completion of outstanding operation and maintenance work at Marion Lake in Marion County.
• Wilson Lake - $3,505,000 to fund the completion of outstanding operation and maintenance work at Wilson Lake in Ellsworth County.
• Tuttle Creek Lake - $1,826,000 to fund the completion of outstanding operation and maintenance work at Tuttle Creek Lake in Riley County.
• Kanopolis Lake - $830,000 to fund the completion of outstanding operation and maintenance work at Kanopolis Lake in Ellsworth County.
• Coffeyville - $500,000 to fund the study of flood risk management at Coffeyville in Montgomery County.
• Shunganunga Creek Basin - $500,000 to fund an investigation to evaluate flood risk management in the Shunganunga Creek Basin in Shawnee County.
• Smoky Hill River - $400,000 to fund an investigation of restoring the stream and habitat of the Old Channel of the Smoky Hill River in Saline County.

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