Groundwater Management Districts - Kansas Water Resources Consulting

Introduction – In addition to the over-arching authority of DWR’s Chief Engineer related to water rights and their administration, state law allows for the creation of “Groundwater Management Districts,” to address groundwater declines and other challenges, providing them with powers to carry out that mission within their boundaries, consistent with state law and policies.

The page below provides an overview of GMD’s purpose, powers, and actions, followed by a few specifics on each of the state’s five GMDs, with links to a separate page for each GMD with more information on their current priorities and management action.

Overview of GMDs

See the KWRC 4/8/2020 Newsletter article for background on Kansas GMDs: why they were created; what they have done; the current challenge; and how to stay informed.

For more information on GMDs at the Kansas Division of Water Resources web page at: https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/division-of-water-resources/managing-kansas-water-resources/groundwater-management-districts

Western Kansas GMD No. 1

Website: http://gmd1.org/
Social media: … add links to FB.
Board meeting(s): Typically third Wednesdays, 8 a.m.

Equus Bed GMD No. 2

Website: http://gmd2.org/.
Social media: Facebook

Southwest Kansas GMD No. 3

Website: http://www.gmd3.org/
Social media: Facebook
Next Board meeting: Typically second Wednesday, 9:00 am
Board meeting notes at: http://www.gmd3.org/about/meeting-agendas-minutes/

Northwest Kansas GMD No. 4

Website: http://gmd4.org/
Social media: Facebook
Next Board meeting: Typically first Wednesday, 9:00 am.
Board meeting notes at: http://gmd4.org/BoardMeetings.html

Big Bend GMD No. 5

Website: https://gmd5.org/
Social media: Facebook
Board meetings: Typically, second Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Board notes at https://gmd5.org/board-of-directors.