The Wichita County LEMA covers designated areas within Wichita County, whose portions fall inside the boundaries of Groundwater Management District...
GMD1 LEMAs
What is a LEMA?
Local Enhanced Management Area
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 engineer.
Groundwater management districts (GMDs) were granted the authority in 2012, through K.S.A. 82a-1041, to recommend the approval of Local Enhanced Management Areas (LEMAs) to the chief engineer of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources.
LEMA Plan Requirements:
K.S.A. 82a-1041 requires that a LEMA plan:
- Proposes clear geographic boundaries;
- pertains to an area wholly within the groundwater management district;
- proposes goals and corrective control provisions adequate to meet the stated goals;
- gives due consideration to water users who already have implemented reductions in water use resulting in voluntary conservation measures;
- includes a compliance monitoring and enforcement element; and
- is consistent with state law.
Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1 has two LEMAs in place. The tiles below will direct you to more information regarding the Wichita County LEMA, Four County LEMA, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources LEMA page.