GMD 1

Welcome to the home page of Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1

The navigation bar above gives you access to information about the District, its operation and programs, and about water-related issues. Please feel free to contact us to make suggestions or ask questions. Check out our updated Calendar and Newsletter sites. Thanks for visiting our website!

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latest news and information

Pre – Hearing Order for the Wichita County Lema – Second Public Hearing (PDF)

Kansas Division of Water Resources Initial Wichita County Lema Hearing – Findings & Order (PDF)

Revised Wichita County LEMA proposal and proposed allocations - Go to the LEMA page

Learn More about Water Technology Farms
http://kwo.ks.gov/projects/water-technology-farms

GMD 1 Water Conservation Program:

Cost Share Application Period: OPEN

Moisture Probe Application (PDF)

Technology Application (PDF)

Moisture Probe Information and Installation videos

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Current GMD #1 newsletter: The Waterline (PDF)

New GMD1 Election Policy & Voter Registration Form

Water Conservation Areas

In April 2015, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed into law a bill allowing for Water Conservation Areas (WCAs), a simple, streamlined and flexible tool that allows any water right owner or group of owners the opportunity to develop a management plan to reduce withdrawals in an effort to extend the usable life of the Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer.  Learn more about the Water Conservation Areas (PDF) or visit the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture Water Conservation Area website.

FORMS

Water Use Correspondent Form (PDF)
Meter Repair Form (PDF)
MYFA FORM (PDF)
Domestic Well Permit (PDF)

over pumping regulations

Consequences of Over Pumping (PDF)

flow meter information

Wells in GMD #1 must have flowmeters instead of hour meters by January 1, 2014 or first use of water in 2014.  The following water flow meter list is for all types of uses, not just for irrigation wells.

Approved list of water flowmeters (PDF)
Flowmeter Rules and Regulations (PDF)
Meter Installation Information Sheet (PDF)

If your flow meters have to be repaired or replaced, you must fill out a "Repair / Replacement Form" within 30 days of the flow meter being repaired or replaced.

Download the Meter Repair Form (PDF)

Send the form to:

Western Kansas GMD1
P.O. Box 604
Scott City, KS 67871

or 

Division of Water Resources
4532 W. Jones Ave. Suite B
Garden City, KS. 67846

multi-year flex account permits (MYFA)

Download the multi-year flex account permit - MYFA FORM (PDF).  The form is due December 31 of year you want the mutlt-year flex account to begin.  It is HIGHLY recommended that you have either this office or the DWR help you fill out this application.  Please call for an appointment: (620) 872-5563

VIEW LIVE CONNECTION TO KGS Index WellS

Index Well Link:       Click Here