Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District 2

Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District 2 is a local government entity located in Courtland, Kansas, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2007. As a U.S. local government organization, the district focuses on water resource management and conservation efforts in north-central Kansas. The organization operates within the Republican River Basin, managing irrigation infrastructure and water distribution systems that serve agricultural and recreational needs in the region.

Over the past several years, Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District 2 has consistently received federal grant awards from the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART program, focusing primarily on water conservation and infrastructure improvement projects. These grants have supported multiple initiatives, including converting open canal systems to buried pipe infrastructure, implementing automatic water measurement and control equipment, and reducing water loss through advanced irrigation technologies. Notable projects include converting lateral canals to buried plastic pipe systems in Jewell and Republic Counties, installing measurement equipment at canal headings and reservoir outlets, and developing systems to reduce operational water spills. The district has received grants ranging from approximately $117,000 to $262,707, with project completion dates extending through 2026. Additionally, the organization has participated in sub-grant awards with the Department of Military Nebraska, further demonstrating its collaborative approach to water resource management and infrastructure development.