DFCS

GMA 1 met on March 18, 2021 to adopt the following proposed DFCs:

Both GMAs used the same methodology from 2016 in determining the proposed DFCs.

At least 40 percent of volume in storage remaining for each 50-year period between 2018 and 2080 in Dallam, Hartley, Moore, and Sherman Counties;
At least 50 percent of volume in storage remaining for each 50-year period between 2018 and 2080 in Hansford, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Carson, Donley, Gray, Roberts, Wheeler, and Oldham Counties; and within the Panhandle District portions of Armstrong and Potter Counties;
At least 80 percent of volume in storage remaining for each 50-year period between 2018 and 2080 in Hemphill County; and
Approximately 20 feet of total average drawdown for each 50-year period between 2012 and 2080 in Randall County and within High Plains District in Armstrong and in Potter Counties.

At least 40 percent of the average available drawdown remaining for each 50-year period between 2018 and 2080 for Dallam, Hartley, Moore, and Sherman Counties.
No more than 30 feet average decline in water levels for each 50-year period between 2018 and 2080 in Oldham and Carson Counties and the Panhandle District portions of Potter and Armstrong Counties; and
Approximately 40 feet average decline in water levels for each 50-year period between 2012 and 2080 in Randall County and within High Plains District in Armstrong and Potter Counties.

Learn more at the GMA 1 website!

GMA 2 met March 25, 2021 to adopt the following proposed DFCs:

A GMA 2-wide average drawdown of 28 feet between 2013 and 2080 for the Ogallala and Edwards-Trinity (High Plains) Aquifers.

A GMA 2-wide average drawdown of 31 feet between 2013 and 2080 for the Dockum Aquifer.

Learn more at the GMA 2 website!

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