Kan. Stat. § 24-901
As soon as practicable after organization the division of water resources shall in conjunction with the federal government by way of securing financial and professional aid and assistance, work out a systematic general plan for the complete development of each watershed in the state in order to secure the most advantageous adjustment of the interest involved in matters of floods, drainage, irrigation, water power and navigation. Where any department of the federal government is now or hereafter may be engaged in the development of plans, affecting any of the subjects referred to in this act this division of water resources may co-operate with such federal department. Water development of all kinds throughout the state shall conform to the general plans adopted by the division of water resources.
K.S.A. 24-901