THE WESTERN KS GROUNDWATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT#I
Upcoming county meeting dates for Lema discussions
Conservation Definition & Appeals Final Draft
FAQ Page
Information from the 2022 Annual meeting
David Barfield – LEMA Presentation
Brownie Wilson – District Water Information Presentation
Handout: Proposed LEMA Attributes
Handout: Proposed LEMA Draft Allocation Report Explanation and Example
Western Kansas Groundwater Management District
906 W. 5th
P.O. Box 604
Scott City, KS 67871
Line 1: (620) 872-5563
Line 2: (620) 872-7375
Fax: (620) 872-7315
Katie Durham – Manager
gmd1@wbsnet.org
Toni Palen – Admin Assistant
admin@wbsnet.org
Pat Ryan, Field Technician
GMD 1 Water Conservation Program:
IN 2021 THE DISTRICT WILL BE OFFERING DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIPTIONS TO MAMMOTH WATER’S TAPP H2O METER READING APP. (A WATER USE MANAGEMENT TOOL)
More information available at: https://mammothwater.com/tapp/
Mark Callender, President
Lane County Representative
Travis Weaver, Vice President
Greeley County Representative
Steve Compton, Scott City Treasurer
Scott County Representative
Ray Smith, Member
Wallace County Representative
Brian Bauck
Wichita County Representative
Cost Share Application Period: OPEN
Moisture Probe Application (PDF)
Technology Application (PDF)
Moisture Probe Information and Installation videos
Learn More about Water Technology Farms
http://kwo.ks.gov/projects/water-technology-farms
Current GMD #1 newsletter: The Waterline (PDF)
New GMD1 Election Policy & Voter Registration Form
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.
Water Use Correspondent Form (PDF)
Meter Repair Form (PDF)
MYFA FORM (PDF)
Domestic Well Permit (PDF)
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
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
Index Well Link: Click Here
