by Mary Lou Peter-Blecha
A Kansas State University program is helping people across the state develop the leadership skills needed to make a significant impact on water quality.
The Kansas Environmental Leadership Program is administered through K-State's department of biological and agricultural engineering.
The program's class members participate in five training sessions during a 10-month period in communities throughout the state. The sessions are designed to help members hone their leadership skills and learn about the environment and water resources in Kansas, said Judy Willingham, the program's coordinator.
Each session includes field trips, group activities and opportunities to network. Participants visit water and wastewater treatment plants, learn about urban storm water management sites, explore streams and their inhabitants, and view aquifer-recharge projects.
For more information about the Kansas Environmental Leadership Program, visit http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/kelp