Community and municipal leaders, elected officials and water professionals from around Johnson County and the state of Kansas gathered Friday, Oct. 17, at the 2025 Johnson County Water Summit for a morning of learning and collaboration.

The summit featured welcome remarks from Commissioner Becky Fast, Johnson County Board of County Commissioners, and Whitney Wilson, WaterOne Board Chair.

It took place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., in Overland Park.

It included organizational overviews from a variety of groups focused on water issues in the community. A panel discussion with Q&A featured representatives from state and local officials working on water issues.

Attendees also took a tour of the Johnson County Museum’s “Ripples” exhibit immediately following the event.

The event was hosted by Johnson County Wastewater, Johnson County Stormwater, WaterOne and the Kansas Water Office.