LEMA

Groundwater management districts (GMDs) were granted the authority in 2012, through K.S.A. 82a1041, to recommend the approval of Local Enhanced Management Areas (LEMAs) to the chief engineer of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources. 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.

LEMA Fact Sheet

Wichita County LEMA

The 2014 Lema Proposal did not receive a majority of votes. LEMA Vote Results (PDF) LEMA Proposal – 2014 (PDF) Attachment A: Voluntary Vested Right Enrollment Consent Form (PDF). Attachment B: Consolidated Well Unit Application Form (PDF) Attachment C: LEMA Term Permit Application Form (Pending) Attachment D: Project Term Permit Application Form (Pending) Attachment E: Board Guidelines – Appeals, Specialized Programs & Nonuse (PDF) LEMA County Meeting (PPT) Water Use Correspondent Form (PDF)

Four County LEMA

Chief engineer finds LEMA Plan acceptable for consideration – 8/04/2022

FCL Proposal – 7/31/2022

FAQ – 5/20/2022

Scott County Agenda – 5/20/2022

Lane County Agenda – 5/20/2022

Wallace County Agenda 5/19/2022

Public Outreach Presentation for all 3 County Meetings

Explanation of the GMD1 Potential Additional LEMA – 2/23/2022

Lema Appeal

Effective January 2023 the Four County LEMA is currently active. If you received a letter in the mail and are requesting more information, please select from the links below.

Click here to download the LEMA Proposal (A full allocation list can be found beginning on page 17).

Click here to review the Step-By-Step Appeals Guide

Click here to review the Appeals Memo (This memo will help to identify how you may qualify for an appeal to the Four County LEMA)

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    P.O. Box 604
    Scott City, KS 67871

    Line 1: (620) 872-5563

    Line 2: (620) 872-7375

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