Kansas lawmaker attends Geological Survey Field Conference in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — State Rep. Kyler Sweely attended the 2025 Kansas Field Conference last week, praising the Kansas Geological Survey for hosting the event in his district.
The conference, themed "Water, Energy, and Infrastructure: Fundamentals for the Future," included site visits to Wichita's Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project, the Hutchinson Salt Company, and Sand Hills State Park.
"It was a meaningful opportunity to talk through some of the local issues we're facing and for my colleagues from across the state to see them up close," Sweely said. "I always appreciate experiences like this that help deepen our understanding and guide better decisions for Kansas."
The Kansas Field Conference has been conducted annually since 1995 as part of the Kansas Geological Survey's public outreach efforts. The conference educates state legislators, government officials, business leaders and others who influence natural resource policy through hands-on field experiences.
Previous conferences have focused on topics including water management, energy development, agricultural economics, and environmental conservation. The events typically feature multiple-day field trips to showcase Kansas's natural resources and related industries.
The Kansas Geological Survey, a research and service division of the University of Kansas, provides geological, water resource, oil and gas, and mineral information for the state. The survey has no regulatory authority and does not take positions on natural resource issues.
Sweely, 26, represents District 102, which includes Hutchinson. A U.S. Army veteran, he was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November 2024, defeating incumbent Democratic Rep. Jason Probst. He assumed office Jan. 13, 2025, and his current term ends Jan. 11, 2027.
Prior to his election, Sweely served as an administrative assistant to the House Transportation and Public Safety Budget Committee during the 2024 legislative session. He previously lived in Harvey County before moving to Reno County shortly before filing for office.
The Kansas Field Conference guidebooks from past years are available online through the Kansas Geological Survey website.
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