Groundwater Management Districts

Kansas Geological Survey estimated reductions of 18% to 32% in pumping of underground water in the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas could extend life of the resource in some areas by a decade. KGS says savings require farmers to reduce water use for irrigating crops in western Kansas. (Allison Kite/Kansas Reflector)
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Kansas Geological Survey says 18% to 32% cut in groundwater pumping may stabilize aquifer

Kansas Geological Survey estimated reductions of 18% to 32% in pumping of underground water in the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas could extend life of the resource in some areas by a decade. Read More

Gov. Laura Kelly delivers remarks at the 2023 Governor's Conference on the Future of Water. (Courtesy photo.)
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Kansas governor speaks at water conference