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October 12, 2026 - 2 PM

Wichita County LEMA Renewal Hearing

Hearing set for October 12th, 2026, at 2:00pm at the Wichita County Fairgrounds.

Legislative Updates

Regulatory Changes- Water Flowmeter Maintenance As of August 14, 2026, K.A.R. 5-1-4 through 5-1-12 was amended to add the requirement that water right owners maintain a log of inspections, stating...

Wallace County Conservation District Cost Share

The Wallace County Conservation District is offering financial support for water-saving improvements on your property beginning September 1, 2026. First come, first served until funds are expended. Cost Share: Up to 50% of actual cost or $1,000 (whichever is less)

ITI System Evaluation

Have your irrigation system evaluated at no cost to you...

Groundwater Management Districts in Kansas

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.