February 13, 1979: IGUCA proceedings initiated by GMD No. 2 Board of Directors
- Groundwater levels were in area potentially declining excessively
- Rate of withdrawal in that area appeared to exceed rate of recharge
September 18, 1979: Public Hearing
March 28, 1980: IGUCA Order issued
- Closed the area to further groundwater appropriation
- Required installation of water flowmeters
- Directed the Board of Directors of GMD No. 2 to annually review all water related information available in the IGUCA and allowed it to request a hearing if amendments to the IGUCA were necessary
- Chief Engineer can amend the IGUCA if deemed in the public interest
October 14, 2013: MYFA Amendment
March 10, 2016: Draft McPherson IGUCA Review distributed to GMD No. 2
May 10, 2016: GMD No. 2 Board reviewed and no comments submitted to DWR
October 4, 2016: McPherson IGUCA Review Hearing
November 2, 2016: McPherson IGUCA Review Hearing initial written testimony submittal deadline
December 2, 2016: McPherson IGUCA Review Hearing extended written testimony submittal deadline
Individuals who have questions regarding the McPherson IGUCA should contact David Engelhaupt at
David.Engelhaupt@ks.gov for more information.