This month, the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is holding a public hearing on proposed updates to state water regulations. The changes could influence how water rights disputes are resolved and how groundwater is managed across Local Enhanced Management Areas (LEMAs).
Kansas Proposes New Water Rules: What Farmers and Ranchers Need to Know
New Kansas water rules aim to simplify impairment claims and add flexibility to groundwater management — changes that could bring both relief and new responsibilities for farmers and ranchers.
