Homepage of Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1

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...

Special Board Meeting Wichita County LEMA Renewal

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Central Time). Online Meeting via Teams. To receive the meeting link...

Groundwater Management Districts in Kansas

ITI System Evaluation

Irrigation system assessments help producers gain a better understanding of their water systems efficiency. Work with a certified system evaluator...

GMD1 LEMAs

A LEMA is a tool that allows GMDs to set goals and control measures to aid in water conservation, at the approval of the chief...

Legislative Updates

This bill passed in 2023 and provides additional requirements for all five GMD’s across Kansas.  The bill requires GMD’s to present annual reports...