Conservation,
Protection,

improvement

Of water resources in West-Central Kansas

Special Board Meeting

September 6th at 1:30pm

GMD1 is Now Hiring!

Our team is growing!  The Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No.1 (GMD1) is currently looking to fill the new position of Associate Water Resource Specialist.  This is a full-time position (K-PERS and health benefits available) based in Scott City Kansas.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Water Right Assistance/Field Work
  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Outreach and Education
  • Program Management (LEMA, WCA, 5-5-11, etc.)
  • Active Coordination with State and Federal Agencies
  • Water Meter Readings and Requirements

 

A background in agricultural science, hydrogeology, irrigation etc. is preferred.  Pay is based on experience and educational background.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by August 21st, 2024.  Please call District Manager Katie Durham at 620-872-5563 for more information.

Our Mission

Across five counties and 1,118,200 acres, there are 2,805 permitted groundwater wells within the district pumping Ogallala aquifer water. The average annual usage has been approximately 300,000 acre-feet per year. Based on the amount of water in storage as well as the annual recharge, without any intervention, there is approximately 20 years of pumping left.

What We Do

Here at GMD1 we strive to provide community driven programs and policies that protect the local economy and enhance groundwater conservation.

Compliance
& Overpumping
Programs

Waste Control
& Water Use
Reporting

Water
Metering
Programs

Weather
Modification
Programs

Monthly Highlight

NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING: The Second Four County LEMA Public Hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. central time on February 2nd, 2023 at the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center, 212 E. 5th Street, Scott City, Kansas.

The chief engineer has also scheduled a prehearing conference to take place prior to the hearing. The prehearing conference will be held virtually via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. central time on January 18, 2023.

For more information click HERE

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