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McPherson County official says Equus Beds groundwater decline needs broader regional attention

John Kinsey, director of planning, zoning and environment for McPherson County, visited the Harvey County Commission on June 16 to raise awareness of a water issue tied to the Equus Beds groundwater resource.

An editorial illustration showing county officials addressing a regional groundwater decline concern with an aquifer diagram in the background.

Kinsey said he plans to make additional visits beyond Harvey County, reaching out to other county commissions as well as the groundwater management district responsible for the Equus Beds.

The effort is focused on regional coordination around concerns involving groundwater decline in the Equus Beds.