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Conservation, Protection, Improvement

of water resources in West-Central Kansas

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Wichita County LEMA Renewal Update

On March 10, 2026, Groundwater Management District No. 1 received an Order of Decision Regarding the Wichita County Local Enhanced Management Area....

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Map of Kansas showing Groundwater Management Districts: Western KS, Equus Beds, Southwest KS, Northwest KS, Big Bend.

Groundwater Management Districts in Kansas

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ITI System Evaluation

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

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Map of Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1, highlighting counties and groundwater management areas.

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...

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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...

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Upcoming Meetings

Our meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:00AM, unless otherwise noted.

Apr

15

2026

Regular Board Meeting

May

20

2026

Regular Board Meeting

Jun

17

2026

Regular Board Meeting

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