SW KS Groundwater Management Dist. 3

SW KS Groundwater Management Dist. 3 Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District is located in the heart of the irrigation / agri-business, industrial complex overlying the Ogalalla Aquifer.

Originally incorporated in 1976. In 1972 the Kansas Legislature retified the Groundwater Management District Act. The first law contained in the act challenged each District with a mission founded in the following declaration: K.S.A. 82a-1020. Legislative Declaration. It is hereby recognized that a need exists for the creation of special districts for the proper managmenet of the groundwater reso

urces of the state; for the conservation of groundwater endeavors within the state of Kansas through the stabilization of agriculture; and to secure for Kansas the benefit of its fertile soils and favorable location with respect to national and world markets. It is the policy of this act to preserve basic water use doctrine and to 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. It is, therefore, declared that in the public interest it is necessary and advisable to permit the establishment of groundwater management districts.

05/17/2026

AIRBORNE SURVEY OF OGALLALA AQUIFER CONDITIONS PLANNED

LAWRENCE — Beginning in late May and continuing until late July, residents of southwest Kansas may see a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame.
This aerial arrangement is part of a project to map groundwater conditions in the Ogallala aquifer in Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District (GMD) 3.
GMD 3 and the Kansas Geological Survey, working with Aqua Geo Frameworks LLC of Fort Laramie, Wyo., have planned the helicopter flights to develop a better understanding of the Ogallala aquifer.
Similar airborne electromagnetic surveys covered 2,500 miles of Northwest Kansas GMD 4 in 2024 and 2,900 miles of Western Kansas GMD 1 in 2025. The project receives funding from the Governor’s Office, Kansas Legislature and Kansas Water Office.
During the surveys, scientific equipment will hang 100 feet below the helicopter as it flies approximately 200 feet above ground on preplanned transects. The equipment is designed to map geologic structures that impact groundwater flow to depths of 1,600 feet below land surface.
For more on this story, visit https://www.gctelegram.com/airborne-survey-of-ogallala-aquifer-conditions-planned/

There will be a field day on June 2nd at the Kearny County Airport, starting at 10am. Come and get an up-close look at ...
05/13/2026

There will be a field day on June 2nd at the Kearny County Airport, starting at 10am. Come and get an up-close look at the equipment and learn more about the project.

Beginning in late May and continuing until late July, residents of southwest Kansas may see a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This aerial arrangement is part of a project to map groundwater conditions in the Ogallala aquifer in Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District (...

05/13/2026

Kansas Water Plan Partnership Initiative (KWPPI) applications are now open!

This funding promotes progress on priority activities noted within Guiding Principle sections of the 2022 Kansas Water Plan and the 2024 Kansas Water Plan Implementation Framework.

For more info and to access the application, visit: https://www.kwo.ks.gov/education/kansas-water-plan-partnership-initiative

Reminder: GMD3’s regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting informati...
05/11/2026

Reminder: GMD3’s regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting information, including the agenda and Zoom link, is available on our website

Office Assistant OpeningJoin a mission-driven public organization in Southwest Kansas—this full-time Office Assistant role offers meaningful work, a supportive team, and excellent benefits. Learn More 💧Western Water Conservation Grant – Applications OpenSouthwest Kansas GMD #3, in partnership...

Help shape water quality efforts along the Arkansas River corridor.Join us on Thursday, May 7, in Lakin for a roundtable...
04/30/2026

Help shape water quality efforts along the Arkansas River corridor.

Join us on Thursday, May 7, in Lakin for a roundtable discussion on water quality, conservation practices, and future planning.

Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

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GMD3’s next Special Board Meeting is Tuesday, April 28, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. as work continues on the Conservation Ini...
04/27/2026

GMD3’s next Special Board Meeting is Tuesday, April 28, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. as work continues on the Conservation Initiative Plan. The agenda and Zoom information are available on our website.

Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Surveys of the High Plains Aquifer in Western Kansas Your Voice. Your Water. Your District.Groundwater Management District #3 protects and manages water resources across Southwest Kansas. Make sure you’re registered and join us March 11 at the Grant County Civic Cent...

The next regular monthly GMD3 Board Meeting is now on our calendar. We encourage anyone interested to keep an eye on our...
04/23/2026

The next regular monthly GMD3 Board Meeting is now on our calendar. We encourage anyone interested to keep an eye on our website for meeting details and updates.

Your Voice. Your Water. Your District.Groundwater Management District #3 protects and manages water resources across Southwest Kansas. Make sure you’re registered and join us March 11 at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses for our Annual Meeting. View Voting Details 💧Western Water Conserva...

Good news for Kansas. Groundwater levels in the High Plains aquifer increased overall for the first time in several year...
04/09/2026

Good news for Kansas. Groundwater levels in the High Plains aquifer increased overall for the first time in several years. A step in the right direction

Brownie Wilson, a Water Data Manager with the Kansas Geological Survey, says drought conditions in Kansas have fluctuated for years. The negative effects of that could be seen across the

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