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Conservation, Protection, Improvement

of water resources in West-Central Kansas

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March 1 - Water Use Reporting Deadline

Owners of water rights in Kansas must report the previous years' use for all beneficial uses, except domestic use, by March 1 of each year. Filing...

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Groundwater Management Districts in Kansas

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Wichita County LEMA Renewal Hearing

January 13, 2026, at the Wichita County Fairgrounds, 506 E. M St., Leoti, Kansas, to consider the proposed Wichita County Local Enhanced Management...

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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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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.

Feb

18

2026

Regular Board Meeting

Apr

15

2026

Regular Board Meeting

May

20

2026

Regular Board Meeting

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