Water Management Program Document Revision Mark Rude Executive

Water Management Program Document Revision Mark Rude Executive Director Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 3

GMD 3 Purpose �Kansas Groundwater Management District Act policy (K. S. A. 82 a-1020 et. seq. ) � 1. Preserve basic water use doctrine; and � 2. Establish the right of local water users to determine their destiny with respect to the use of the groundwater �insofar as it does not conflict with the basic laws and policies of the state of Kansas.

The program may include components relating to: �The monitoring AND management of �groundwater levels within the GMD and in special project areas. �groundwater quality degradation or “water usability depletion. ” �changes in surface flow and surface water quality that directly affect groundwater levels or quality �changes in surface flow and surface water quality that are caused by groundwater pumping in special project areas. �A description of how identified recharge areas substantially contribute to the replenishment of the groundwater supply. �Water transfer projects to provide a substantial alternative source for direct use and aquifer replenishment

GMD 3 may adopt or reference protocols : �a) Adopt monitoring protocols that are designed to �detect changes in groundwater levels �detect changes in groundwater quality �reasonably measure groundwater use �detect aquifer characteristics for use in supply demonstration and evaluation. �detect changes in flow and quality of surface water that directly affect groundwater levels or quality �estimate water conservation �effective methods of aquifer replenishment or groundwater supply augmentation.

Management Program points: � 1. Promote a culture of conservation. � 2. Protect and extend reasonable access. � 3. Pursue the highest value for the water consumed. � 4. Develop data and information. � 5. Target management in priority areas.

GMD 3 and You, Managing Kansas Water in GMD 3 �Members: All water users and land owner (parcels > 40 ac. ) �GMD Board and staff �Other local agencies �State wide organizations �Kansas Dept. Of Ag. – DWR staff/ DOC staff �Kansas Water Office/ Kansas Water Authority/ RAC’s �Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment �Other state agencies �Kansas Legislature and the Governor �Sister state local and state agencies in Colorado and Oklahoma �Federal partners: USDA, Reclamation, Forest Service, etc.

Southwest Kansas GMD 3 board and members

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