Services to GMDs
Over my 12 years as DWR’s Chief Engineer, I worked with GMDs and the Kansas Legislature to support their efforts to fulfill their role in Kansas groundwater management. In particular, I worked with others to develop and implement a new tool to address the on-going water level declines of western Kansas via Local Enhanced Management Areas (LEMAs).
It is my privilege as a consultant to continue to support GMDs mission, again, particularly in the areas of LEMA development and implementation.
KWRC Services to GMDs
- Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the performance of Local Enhanced Management Area (LEMA) Plan to reduce groundwater pumping to extend the life of the Aquifer.
- Assist in testimony development and testifying at administrative hearings before the Chief Engineer on behalf of clients.
- Assist GMDs in updating their Management Program.
- Monitor and assess the potential impact of proposed legislation and proposed administrative rules on client operations.
Examples of recent and ongoing work include:
- Assisting GMD1 in developing a Renewal Plan for the Wichita County LEMA, assisting in testimony development, and testifying at hearing on technical components of the Plan.
- Annual reviews the performance of both the Wichita County and Four County LEMAs
- Assisting GMD1 in updating their Management Program
See also the GMDs page and specific pages on each of the GMDs (under development)
