The department, as the administrative agency of the state for such federal assistance and benefits as may be available under the land and water conservation fund act of 1965, shall have the right and is authorized and empowered to:

(a) Apply for such assistance and benefits as may be available to the state under such act, and the state treasurer is hereby authorized and empowered to receive and disburse such moneys upon proper voucher by the department;

(b) develop, operate and maintain outdoor recreation areas and facilities of the state and acquire land, water and interest in land and water for such areas and facilities, the title of such land, water or interest to be in the state of Kansas;

(c) enter into contracts and agreements with individuals, political subdivisions, governmental agencies and the United States or any appropriate agency thereof;

(d) keep financial and other records relating thereto and furnish appropriate officials and agencies of the state and of the United States such reports and information as may be reasonably necessary to enable such officials and agencies to perform their duties under such act;

(e) coordinate its activities with and represent the interests of all individuals, agencies and political subdivisions of the state, subject to the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 32-824, 32-825 and 32-826, in the planning, development and maintenance of outdoor recreation resources and facilities within the state; and

(f) do and perform such other acts as may be necessary to comply with federal requirements in securing for the state the assistance and benefits provided by the land and water conservation fund act of 1965.