KGS scientist to discuss research during Kansas Economic Policy Conference

LAWRENCE — Community and industry leaders, policymakers and scholars will gather at the University of Kansas this month to discuss how to share and protect one of Kansas’ most important resources: water. 

State water policy will be the topic of the 2025 Kansas Economic Policy Conference, which will take place Oct. 23 at the Burge Union on the Lawrence campus. The annual KEPC gathering will also feature a livestream option.

This year's conference, Ripple Effect: Water and the Kansas Economy, is hosted by KU’s Institute for Policy & Social Research. Subject matter experts from a range of disciplines and locations across the state will discuss Kansas’ water from various perspectives.

Sam Zipper, assistant scientist at the Kansas Geological Survey and assistant professor in the KU Department of Geology, will present his research.

For more information about the conference, including how to register, visit the KEPC web page.