Education
USGS Water Science School
We offer information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center!
The Water Cycle
Water Education Posters
Download posters covering nine different water topics that are drawn in a cartoon format
Resources for Teachers K-College
Biology, Geography, Geology, Water, and much more for all levels of education.
Lepidoptera Research Collection
In April of 2023 a citizen science invitation began asking people to mail in already deceased insects in the order Lepidoptera to help establish a USGS Research Scientific Collection. The collection will enable USGS scientists to have specimens from various regional areas to be able to identify contaminants and environmental factors which could be contributing to the decline of insect populations.
Historic Floods Along Arkansas River
Despite often being completely dry during drought conditions in western parts of Kansas, the Arkansas River can become deceptively menacing at high flow and cause millions of dollars in damage. The following briefly describe the Arkansas River Basin in Kansas, chronicle the effects of human development on streamflow in the basin, and provide brief descriptions of some of the larger floods.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Kansas District receives numerous inquiries, by phone or mail, from citizens attempting to obtain scientific information on a wide variety of subjects. While we always make every attempt to fill an information request, we also feel it is our responsibility to pass on to the appropriate person or agency any request that we are unable to handle directly. Listed under the "Results" are
Women in Science Day
Welcome to the new Women in Science Day page! Every year in October, Washburn University hosts this event to encourage young ladies to pursue careers in math, science, engineering, and technology. Check out the multimedia tab for downloadable documents of past and future Women in Science Days.
Kansas Floods
Floods in Kansas have caused millions of dollars in damage and loss of life. Nationwide, floods are responsible for more property damage and loss of life than any other natural hazard. The USGS monitors flood conditions at more than 180 streamgages across Kansas. Water level and flow information are used by the National Weather Service (NWS) to make accurate flood forecasts. Included in this topic are tables and maps that summarize flood conditions using real-time data from the streamgages, NWS flood forecast information, and publications that describe historic floods in Kansas.