WMOD00033

• Applicant: Western Kansas Groundwater Management Dist. #1
• Project Name: Muddy Road VII
• Date: 5/1/1981
• Weather Modification - Doc Type: Report

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INTRODUCTION

This is the seventh in a series of annual reports that

describe the pertinent activities of the Western Kansas Ground-
Water Management District No. l's (Muddy Road Project) designed
for rain augmentation and hail damage reduction. Moving through
its' seventh year, the Muddy Road Project continues to show an
increase in stability and scientific credibility and lS now a

leader in operational weather modification projects.

It may be important at this time to try and identify

some of the factors that have contributed to the longevity and

management of this weather modification effort. These are listed

below (not necessarily in any order of importance) and reflect to

some degree the subjective judgement of the authors of this report:

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. The strong, progressive and enlightened leadership of

the Executive Director and Board of the Western Kansas

Groundwater Management District No.1 (WKGWMD No.1)

as well as the unwavering support by influential and

informed leaders of the counties in Southwest Kansas.