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Plan Participants

PLAN PARTICIPANTS County Board of Commissioners BUTCH SCHLYER - FIRST DISTRICT DUSTIN ROTHS - SECOND DISTRICT DEAN HASELHORST - THIRD DISTRICT

County Staff DARIN MYERS - INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DONNA MASKUS - COUNTY CLERK BILL JETER - COUNTY COUNCELOR BILL RING - PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR PHILLIP SMITH-HANES - FORMER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Planning and Zoning Staff MASON RUDER - ENVIRONMENTAL/PLANNING SUPERVISOR CARLA MEIER - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATE JUSTIN CRAIG - ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN KAREN PURVIS - FORMER ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIAN

Joint Planning Commission DAVID MCDANIEL - CHAIR DICK KLAUS (SCHOENCHEN) NATHAN LEIKER BRETT SCHMIDT JOHN SCHULTE ROB SORENSON NEAL YOUNGER BRYAN CHURCH - FORMER PLANNING COMMISSIONER

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1 Location Comprehensive Development Planning The Planning Process Plan Preparation Comprehensive Plan Components Jurisdictional Organization Chapter 2: Community Engagement .................................................................................... 5 Community Engagement Goals and Policies Ellis County Vision and the Plan Ellis County Plan Goals and Policies Chapter 3: Population .............................................................................................................. 11 Population Profile Population Trends and Analysis Migration Analysis Age Structure Analysis Median Age Dependency Ratio Ethnicity Population Projections Summary of Population Projections Chapter 4: Housing ..................................................................................................................17 House Profile Housing Stock Distribution Age of Existing House Stock Housing Characteristics Chapter 5: Economy and Economic Development ............................................................23 Economic and Employment Profile Income Statistics Income Source/Public Assistance Industry Employment Regional Basic/Non-Basic Analysis Commuter Trends Agricultural Profile Energy Industries Chapter 6: County Facilities ....................................................................................................33 Community Facilities Community Facilities Plan County Buildings Other County Facilities Education Post–Secondary Education

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Chapter 7: Parks and Recreation ........................................................................................... 39 County Parks/Recreation/Attractions Country Parks and Recreation Community Parks and Recreation Golf Courses Attractions Museums Historical Sites Chapter 8: Public Safety ......................................................................................................... 51 Public Safety Law Enforcement Center County Law Enforcement Municipal Law Enforcement Emergency Medical Services Fire Departments Emergency Management Chapter 9: Communications and Utilities……………………………………………….……….57 Communications Utilities Chapter 10: Energy ............................................................................................................... 65 Introduction Oil and Natural Gas in Ellis County Renewable Energy Future Use of Energy in Ellis County Chapter 11: Hazards .............................................................................................................. 67 Introduction Hazards Section Hazards Goals and Policies Hazards Funding Sources Mitigation Strategies Chapter 12: Natural Resources and the Environment ....................................................... 81 Introduction Natural Environment Conditions Natural Conditions Wetlands Soil Formation and Classification Soil Associations Soil Suitability Soil Limitations Other Factors Impacting Land Uses Water Impact on Ellis County Groundwater/Water Table Elevations Floodways and Floodplains Natural Resources/Environment Goals and Policies

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Chapter 13 Sustainability ....................................................................................................... 123 Environment Economic Social Chapter 14: Land Use............................................................................................................. 127 Introduction Ellis County Land Use Elements Existing Land Use County Land Use Management Policy (CLUMP) Future Land Use Plan Primary Agriculture Transitional Agriculture River Protection Corridor Rural Residential Flex Land Use Parks/Recreation Uses Conversation Subdivisions “Ghost Platting” Future Land Use Goals Chapter 15: Transportation Plan ........................................................................................... 147 Introduction Existing Transportation System and Facilities Transportation Planning and Land Use Street and Road Classification System Chapter 16: Implementation ............................................................................................... 153 Achieving Ellis County’s Future Comprehensive Plan Maintenance Unanticipated Opportunities Methods for Evaluating Development Proposals

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Table of Tables

TABLE OF TABLES Chapter 3 - Population Table 3.1: Age/Sex Characteristics .............................................................................................13 Table 3.2: Population by Ethnicity ..…………….………………………………………………….15 Chapter 5 - Economy and Economic Development Table 5.1: Basic/Non-Basic by Occupations-2010 ...................................................................28 Table 5.2: Agricultural Profile 1997-2017 .....................................................................................30 Table 5.3: Number of Farms by Size 1992-2017 .........................................................................30 Table 5.4: Number of Farms and Livestock by Type ................................................................31 Table 5.5: Number of Farms and Crops by Type .....................................................................31 Chapter 8 - Public Satefy Table 8.1: Sworn Officer Comparison .........................................................................................44 Chapter 10 - Energy Table 10.1: Oil Production by Year .............................................................................................66 Table 10.2: Annual Payroll-Mining, Quarrying, and Oil/Gas Extraction ..............................66 Table 10.3: Natural Gas Production by Year............................................................................69 Chapter 11: Hazards Table 11.1: Ellis County Hazard CPRI Planning Significance .................................................75 Table 11.2: Regional Hazard CPRI Planning Significance .....................................................75 Chapter 12: Natural Resources and the Environment Table 12.1: Soil Properties by Type and Use .............................................................................96 Table 12.2: Definition of Soil Slopes ............................................................................................111 Table 12.3: Permeability/Shrink-Swell by Soil Type ..................................................................112

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Table of Figures

TABLE OF FIGURE Chapter 3: Population Figure 3.1: Population Trends and Analysis 1980-2017 .................................................. 12 Figure 3.2: Migration Analysis 2000-2015 .......................................................................... 12 Figure 3.3: Median Age - 1990 to 2010 ............................................................................ 13 Figure 3.4: Dependency Ratio - 2000 ............................................................................... 14 Figure 3.5: Dependency Ratio - 2010 ............................................................................... 14 Figure 3.6: Population and Projections ............................................................................ 16 Chapter 4: Housing Chapter Figure 4.1:Housing Stock Distribution 2010....................................................................... 17 Figure 4.2: Age of Existing Housing Stock - 2010............................................................. 18 Figure 4.3: Housing Populations ......................................................................................... 18 Figure 4.4: Persons Per Household - 2010 ......................................................................... 18 Figure 4.5: Occupied vs. Vacant Housing ...................................................................... 19 Figure 4.6: Vacancy Rates by Type of Unit ..................................................................... 19 Figure 4.7: Median Gross Rent 2000 - 2010 ...................................................................... 19 Figure 4.8: Median Value Owner-Occupied 2000-2010 ............................................... 20 Figure 4.9: Persons by Household Type - 2010 ................................................................ 20 Figure 4.10: Age by Household Type - 2010 .................................................................... 21 Figure 4.11: Substandard Housing Conditions ................................................................ 21 Chapter 5: Economy and Economic Development Figure 5.1: Household Income ........................................................................................... 24 Figure 5.2: Income by Source 1980-2010 ......................................................................... 24 Figure 5.3: Per Capita Income........................................................................................... 25 Figure 5.4: Transfer Payments 1970 ................................................................................... 26 Figure 5.5: Transfer Payments 2010 ................................................................................... 26 Figure 5.6: Transfer Payments Per Capita ........................................................................ 26 Figure 5.7: Transfer Payments Per Capita/Per Capita Income 1970-2010 ................ 26 Figure 5.8: Employment by Industry .................................................................................. 27 Figure 5.9: Travel Time to Work 2010 ................................................................................. 29 Chapter 6: County Facilities Figure 6.1: County Facilities ................................................................................................ 35 Figure 6.2: School Districts and School Locations .......................................................... 36 Chapter 7: Parks and Recreation Figure 7.1: Attractions...........................................................................................................43 Figure 7.2: Museums and Historical Sites...........................................................................44 Chapter 8: Public Safety Figure 8.1: Fire Districts ....................................................................................................... 53 Figure 8.2: EMS Districts....................................................................................................... 54 Chapter 9: Communications and Utilities

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Chapter 10: Energy Figure 10.1: Oil Production by Year …………………………………………………………..66 Figure 10.2: Oil Production-Average Barrels Per Year vs. Average Price Per Barrel ..66 Figure 10.3: Figure 10.4: Figure 10.5 Figure 10.6 Figure 10.7: Oil and Gas ……………………………………………………………………….72 Figure 10.8: Renewable Energy ……………………………………………………………...72 Figure 10.9: Renewable Energy in the Future ……………………………………………..72 Chapter 11: Hazards Figure 11.1: Hazard CPRI Planning Significance .............................................................75 Chapter 12: Natural Resources and the Environment Figure 12.1: Riverine Wetland System……………………………………………………….84 Figure 12.2: Lacustrine Wetland System…………………………………………………….84 Figure 12.3: Palustrine Wetland System …………………………………………………….85 Figure 12.4: Roxbury-Eltree-Hord Association ……………………………………………..86 Figure 12.5: Wetlands Map …………………………………………………………………...87 Figure 12.6: Soils Association Map …………………………………………………………..88 Figure 12.7: Mento-Brownell-Wakeen Association ……………………………………….89 Figure 12.8: Armo-Bogue-Heizer Association ……………………………………………...90 Figure 12.9: Corinth-Harney Association …………………………………………………...91 Figure 12.10: Campus-Harney-Carlson Association …………………………………….92 Figure 12.11: Harney-Carlson-Armo Association ………………………………………...93 Figure 12.12: Harney-Wakeen-Nibson Association ……………………………………...94 Figure 12.13: Soil Maps ………………………………………………………………………..101 Figure 12.14: Soil Suitability Map - Dwellings without Basements……………………...102 Figure 12.15: Soil Suitability Map - Dwellings with Basements ………………………….103 Figure 12.16: Soil Suitability Map - Septic Tank and Absorption Fields ……………….104 Figure 12.17: Soil Suitability Map - Sewage Lagoons ………………………………...….105 Figure 12.18: Soil Suitability Map - Small Commercial Business ………………………..106 Figure 12.19: Soil Suitability Map - Sanitary Landfills ……………………………………..107 Figure 12.20: Soil Suitability Map - Prime Farmland ………………………………………108 Figure 12.21: Slopes …………………………………………………………………………….109 Figure 12.22: Hydric …………………………………………………………………………….110 Figure 12.23: Drainage Basins ………………………………………………………………...116 Figure 12.24:Drainage basins ………………………………………………………………...117 Figure 12.25: Floodplain and Floodway Map …………………………………………….119 Figure 12.26: Floodplain and Floodway Map …………………………………………….120

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Chapter 13: Sustainability Figure 13.1: Sustainability Venn Diagram ……………………………………………….123 Chapter 14: Land Use Figure 14.1: Existing Land Use ........................................................................................... 129 Figure 14.2: Density per 1/4 Section ................................................................................ 130 Figure 14.3: CLUMP Map .................................................................................................... 133 Figure 14.4: Future Land Use Map.................................................................................... 134 Chapter 15: Transportation Plan Figure 15.1: Transportation System Map ......................................................................... 149 Figure 15.2: .......................................................................................................................... 150

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Chapter 1 Introduction LOCATION

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

Ellis County is located in Northwestern Kansas. The county is split by Interstate 70 and US Highway 183. The county is bounded on the north by Rooks County; on the east by Russell County; on the south by Rush County; and on the west by Trego County.

The Ellis County Comprehensive Plan is designed to provide a “road map” for the future of the Ellis County. The “road map” is a combination of tools for orderly growth and development, as well as policy guidelines. These are intended to enable citizens and elected officials to make informed decisions about the future of the county. The Comprehensive Plan will provide a guideline for the location of future developments and uses within the planning jurisdiction of Ellis County. The Comprehensive Plan is intended to encourage a solid economic base in conjunction with future uses. The Comprehensive Plan is intended as an information and management tool for County leaders to use in their decision-making process when considering future land uses and developments. The Comprehensive Plan is not a static document; it should evolve as changes in the land use, population, or local economy occur during the planning period.

The county is home to the communities of Antonino; Catharine; Ellis; Hays; Munjor; Pfeifer; Schoenchen; Victoria; and Walker.

THE PLANNING PROCESS The Comprehensive Plan begins with the development of general goals and policies, based upon current and future issues faced by the County and its residents. These are intended to be practical guidelines for addressing existing conditions and

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Introduction guiding future growth. In conjunction, the data collection phase occurs. Data are collected to provide a snapshot of the past and present conditions within the county. Analysis of data provides the basis for developing forecasts for future land use demands, as well as future needs regarding housing and facilities. The Comprehensive Plan is also a blueprint for Ellis County….designed to identify, assess, and develop actions and policies in the areas of population, land use, transportation, housing, economic development, county facilities, and utilities. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the tools, programs, and methods necessary to carry out the recommendations. Nevertheless, the implementation of the development policies contained within the Comprehensive Plan are dependent upon the adoption of the Plan by the governing body, and the leadership exercised by the present and future elected and appointed officials of the County.

PLAN PREPARATION The Plan was prepared under the direction of Ellis County Planning Commission, with the assistance and participation of the Ellis County Board of Commissioners; County staff; the Plan Review Committee and citizens of Ellis County. The time period for achieving the goals, programs, and developments identified in the Ellis County Comprehensive Plan is 20 years. However, the County should review the Plan annually and update the document every 10 years (2029/2030), or when major, unanticipated opportunities arise. Completing updates every ten years or so will allow the County to incorporate ideas and developments not known at the time of the present comprehensive planning process.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPONENTS Kansas State Statutes may include certain elements in a Comprehensive Plan. A “Comprehensive Plan,” is defined in K.S.A. 19-2958.

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The Comprehensive Plan is comprised of the following chapters and sections: • Introduction Chapter • Community Engagement Chapter • Population Statistics Chapter • Housing Chapter • Economics/Economic Development Chapter • County Facilities Chapter • Parks and Recreation Chapter • Utilities and Communications Chapter • Energy Chapter • Hazards Chapter • Natural Resources/Environmental Chapter • Sustainability Chapter • Land Use Chapter • Transportation Chapter • Implementation Chapter Analyzing past and existing demographic, housing, economic, and social trends permit the projection of likely conditions in the future. Projections and forecasts are useful tools in planning for the future; however, these tools are not always accurate and may change due to unforeseen factors. Also, past trends may be skewed or the data may be inaccurate, creating a distorted picture of past conditions. Therefore, it is important for Ellis County to closely monitor population, housing and economic conditions that may impact the County. Through periodic monitoring, the County can adapt and adjust to changes at the local level. Having the ability to adapt to socio-economic change allows the County to maintain an effective

Ellis County, Kansas Comprehensive Plan 2020

Introduction Comprehensive Plan for the future, to enhance the quality of life, and to raise the standard of living for all residents. The Comprehensive Plan is a vision presented in text, graphics and tables representing the desires of the County and its residents for the future.

The Comprehensive Plan records where Ellis County has been, where it is now, and where it likely will be in the future. Having this record in the Comprehensive Plan will serve to inform County officials as much as possible. The Plan is only one of several tools within the toolbox that helps guide the community into the future. The Comprehensive Plan is an information and management tool for County leaders to use in their decision-making process when considering future developments. The Comprehensive Plan is not a static document; it should evolve as changes in the land-use, population, or local economy occur during the planning period. This information is the basis for Ellis County’s evolution as it achieves its physical, social, and economic goals. Planned growth will make Ellis County more effective in serving residents, more efficient in using resources, and able to meet the standard of living and quality of life every individual desires.

JURISDICTIONAL ORGANIZATION The Ellis County Board of Commissioners, which is a board of elected officials, govern and are supported by county staff. Each incorporated community in Ellis County also has elected officials and officers overseeing how their community is governed. The planning and zoning jurisdiction of Ellis County, pursuant to K.S.A. Statutes 19-2960, includes all of the unincorporated portions of the County, excluding the established extraterritorial jurisdiction of the cities of Hays and Ellis.

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Chapter 2 Community Engagement COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community engagement is important to a successful planning effort. The use of public participation makes it possible to have a clearer understanding of how the residents feel regarding different parts of the community. However, there are limited numbers of individuals concerned about the effort either because things are going in a good direction or specific issues do not impact them.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community engagement in Ellis County was designed as a major component of the project and the process included multiple approaches. It was structured in a manner allowing for stakeholders to be involved in numerous ways throughout the process. Some key elements included: • Education: Planning 101 • Use of a steering committee • SurveyMonkey • Facebook • Five Open Houses • Public hearings

Planning 101 Planning 101 forms the educational foundation for the entire project. In this process, there was one workshop. This workshop addressed:

What is a Comprehensive Plan? How the plan is used? How does the plan impact me?

PLANNING 101 WORKSHOP Steering Committee Meetings With the assistance of Ellis County, a steering committee was utilized to review materials and policies for the new plan. The steering committee was primarily the Joint Ellis County Planning Commission along with other selected individuals. In addition, elected officials from all entities were invited to attend. This group also provided the internal assistance the planning effort needed to get more people involved in the process.

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Community Engagement The steering committee acts as a sounding board during the entire process; this allows all pieces/Chapters of the plan to be reviewed and commented on at regularly scheduled meetings. The steering committee is one of the more critical components of the process.

SurveyMonkey SurveyMonkey, a web based survey tool was utilized for gathering specific input on Ellis County. The survey process allows individuals to provide input while remaining totally anonymous. The survey was advertised using specially designed cards, announcements on the project, Facebook page, and on posters hung up throughout the county and communities. One specific survey was developed for use within the rural areas of Ellis County. The survey contained a total of 20 questions relating to the county. The questions and the results are available at the Ellis County Planning and Zoning Office. In all 533 individuals chose to answer the survey.

regarding the future of the county. Results of the County Town Hall Meetings What is/are the most important Economic drivers in Ellis County? • Medical • Agriculture • Water • I-70 • Retail trade area • Good jobs • University (FHSU)/Tech. Schools • City/Municipalities • Oil Fields • Hotels • Cultural Assets • Public school • Wheelchairs of Kansas • Small businesses Attendees were then asked, What should be done to protect these economic drivers? Better Markets Diversity of crops

Facebook

Lobby government

A special Facebook page was established for the Ellis County Comprehensive Plan. The Facebook page served as a means to notify people about the survey as well as providing another medium for asking questions. In addition, the Facebook page provided a location to upload links to parts of the Comprehensive Plan as they were completed and reviewed.

Better farming practices Investments Need better succession planning Personnel and Technology to meet needs of NW Kansas Wages Increase access for aging & rural populations to medical services Increase transportation to medical system Increase local services

Town Hall Meetings

Support home based health

The Town Hall meetings were a small part of a four day county-wide engagement process undertaken during the last week of January 2019. The Town Hall meetings were: • January 29 at 7:00 pm at the County Administration Building • January 30 at 7:00 pm at the County Administration Building • A scheduled community meeting in Ellis turned into a Town Hall Meeting at City Hall on January 31 at 9:00 am.

Increase taxes or fees for services

Attendance at the two evening meetings was limited; however, there was good discussion

Expanding feed yards - support the industry eat beef

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Mental health support increased Favorable zoning for Ag use Bring in industries that support or complement Ag Roads/Infrastructure Help boost commodity prices Educating Public Visit with legislator’s to support Ag Support Farmers Markets Alternative crops

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Community Engagement Finally, attendees were then asked, Who should be involved?

Attendees were then asked, What should be done to protect these items?

Non-Profit/Philanthropic

Exploration

Residents Needs

Continued Conservation

Communities: Local Governments

Education

Techs and Specialists

Technology

Medical personnel

Rail

Feeder clinics

Infrastructure (it’s aging)

All of us - working to support

Understand what we can and cannot support

COOPs, FSA, Wildlife entities dealing with Ag

Contamination

University - FHSU, NCK Tech, Ag Research

Funding

Simplify Federal regs pertaining to production ag

Responsible irrigation

Lower taxes on Ag land

Oil fields and wind energy

Extension

Alternative sources

FSA

Look toward Dakota Aquifer water

Farm Bureau

Alternative sources - R9 Ranch

Local State/National Reps

Quality - need to flush systems

Question #2 What critical natural resources and amenities need to be protected? • Water (Quantity and Quality) • Wind • Solar • Oil and Gas • Soil Health • Senior Housing/Retirement Opportunities • Forested areas • People • Greenspace • Sun • Air Quality • Land and Parks • Recreation

Rural water Consider working with Trego Co., Ellis, and Victoria Large businesses - rain barrels | Walmart and Home Depot wasting treated water Zoning needs to allow a buried 3,000 gal. tank for rain water collection Building farm pond regulations Water ponds to capture water for city use

Finally, attendees were then asked, Who should be involved? Providers Users Farmer and Farm practices Communities Legislature Local Government Extension Industries Reuse experts Everybody Education

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Community Engagement

What is YOUR VISION for Ellis County? • Growth • Economic Development • It’s going to die • Sustainable Economic Growth (Recession Proof) • Safe • Tourism • Destination of choice • History • GROWTH WITHOUT COMPROMISE • Communication • Being Progressive • Population • Land • Viable Ag land • Keeping historical value • Water • Air quality • Quality of Life • Lower taxes • Inclusiveness across the county • Community - County-wide • Recreation

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How do you define sustainability in Ellis County? • Work ethic • Retention of Young People • Education systems • GROWTH WITHOUT COMPROMISE • Regional Destination • Keep what we have/expand on current businesses • Continued opportunities for all population • Employment/Jobs • Consistent population • Continuation of growth of economic and environmental principles for future generations to occupy the area • Maintaining/Improving Economics • I-70 Attraction • Diversification • Good jobs and wages for population growth • Venues for tourism • Teamwork • Technology • Small business retention • People coming back and staying • Adaptability • Promotion of culture and history • Continuing education to adapt to changing technologies and economies • Accountability

Attendees were then asked, Who should be involved?

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Volunteerism

Attendees were then asked, What should be done to protect these items? Retention Training and education Mentoring Recruitment Accountability Family dynamic Millennials (Why and How, What is in it for me) Wages (benefits/Entitlement) Quality of Life Valuable and smart education Vested interest Responsibility, Guidance & Consequences Entrepreneurship Grow local talent Support existing businesses Technology

Families Mentors Communities Churches Schools Adults (Kids raising kids) Structure Technology suppliers Grow Hays FHSU NCK Chamber Local governments Midwest Energy

What defines Ellis County? • People - History • 2nd Best County in Nation • Feels like home • Lots of churches • Mayberry • Safe • Some people don’t know how good we have it

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You know your neighbors Community takes care of each other Becoming more disconnected (major events) Work ethic (second to none) Hospital Beer Center of western Kansas Regional hub Family friendly 1/2 way between Denver and Kansas City Midwest

Special Focus Groups/Interviews The planning team was in Ellis County from late afternoon, Monday, January 28, 2019, until midafternoon, Thursday, January 31, 2019. During this time period there were a total of 11 focus group/ special interviews scheduled. The intent was to collect information from various groups working within and with Ellis County. The 11 meetings included: • Public meeting with County Board; • Public meeting with the Planning Commission; • A coffee at the local IHOP to attempt and meet with agricultural producers; • Meeting with key members of the City of Hays staff’; • Meeting with Grow Hays; • Meeting with the County Administrator; • Meeting with administration at Fort Hays State University; • Meeting with various individuals involved in Life Safety within Ellis County; • Meeting in the City of Ellis; • Meeting in the City of Victoria, and • Meeting with the Hays Chamber Executive Director.

Visioning is a process of evaluating present conditions, identifying problem areas, and bringing about consensus on how to overcome existing problems and manage change. By determining Ellis County’s vision, the county can decide where it wants to be in the future and then develop a “road map” guiding decisions of the county. The residents of Ellis County must also act or implement the necessary steps involved in achieving this “vision”. Change is continuous, therefore Ellis County must decide specific criteria that will be used to judge and manage change. Instead of reacting to development pressures after the fact, the county along with their strategic vision, can better reinforce the desired changes, and discourage negative impacts that may undermine the vision. A shared vision allows Ellis County to focus its diverse energies and minimize conflicts in the present, and in the future. A key component of a Comprehensive Plan is the goals and policies. The issues and concerns of the citizens are developed into a vision. The vision statement can then be further delineated and translated into action statements and/or policies, used to guide, direct, and base decisions for future growth, development, and change within Ellis County. Ellis County’s goals and policies attempt to address various issues regarding the questions of “how” to plan for the future.

Vision without action is merely a dream Action without vision is just passing time Vision with action can change the world Joel Barker

GOALS AND POLIICES Planning for the future land uses of the county is an ongoing process of goal setting and problem solving aimed at encouraging and creating a county with a better quality of life. Planning focuses upon ways of solving existing problems within the county, and providing a management tool enabling Ellis County citizens to achieve their vision for the future.

Goals are desires, necessities and issues to be attained in the future. A goal should be established in a manner that allows it to be accomplished. Goals are the end-state of a desired outcome. Goals also play a factor in the establishment of policies within a county. In order to attain certain goals and/or policies within County government, they may need to be modified or changed from time to time.

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Community Engagement Policies are measurable, definable steps that lead to the eventual completion of the goal. They are specific statements of principle or actions that imply a direction that needs to be undertaken. These policies will synthesize the information from the goals, as well as the responses from the participants of the various input processes. Policies play an important role in the Comprehensive Plan because they direct the different actions that will need to be taken to meet the goals. It is important for counties to establish their goals and policies in a manner allowing for both longterm and short-term accomplishments. The shortterm goals and policies serve several functions: • Allow for immediate feedback and success, which fuels the desire to achieve additional goals and better policies; • Allow for the distribution of resources over time thus assuring a balanced use of public investment, and • Establish certain policies that need to be followed before the long-term goals can be accomplished.

times of change, to promote our ideals and values as changes occur, and to meet the needs of today without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The plan acknowledges the importance of the connections between economic, environmental, and social components of the county. The plan is a combination of practicality and vision, and provides guidelines for sustaining the rich fabric of Ellis County.

ELLIS COUNTY PLAN GOALS & POLICIES The goals and policies for the Ellis County Comprehensive Plan will be contained throughout the following Chapters. Each Chapter shall contain the pertinent goals and polices for the Chapter. Goals are intended as a long-range desire; however, as the Plan is implemented and different things in the world around Ellis County changes, then the goals need to be modified to address the new direction and factors. Therefore, goals need to be flexible to ensure success and positive outcomes.

ELLIS COUNTY VISION AND THE PLAN The Ellis County Comprehensive Plan provides a broadly painted picture for the county’s future. The vision statements and goals describing the desired future conditions provide guidance for land use decisions and other actions, both public and private that collectively will determine the future of Ellis County. The Ellis County Comprehensive Plan provides a broadly painted picture for the county’s future. The vision statements and goals describing the desired future conditions provide guidance for land use decisions and other actions, both public and private that collectively will determine the future of the County.

The core premise embedded in the Ellis County Plan 2019 is designed to maintain and enhance the health, safety and welfare of the county during

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Chapter 3 Population POPULATION PROFILE

POPULATION TRENDS AND ANALYSIS

Population is the major catalyst driving everything in a municipality or a county including housing, local employment, economies, and fiscal stability. It is critical to understand how past population trends when applied to the future impact the overall area. Ellis County needs to understand where the County has been, where it is currently, and where it appears to be going.

Ellis County since 1990 has seen a steady increase in the overall population; however, Figure 3.1 indicates a slight dip in the population from 1980 to 1990. Overall, the population change between 1980 and 1990 was 9.9%. The major driver to the increase was the increase of 27.9%, for the same period, in the city of Hays. The growth seen in the city of Hays during this period is the reason the county showed growth, without the growth in Hays, the county would have had an overall change of – 1,953 people. Most of the county losses were seen in the unincorporated areas of the county, which declined by 27.9%. Therefore, most of the smaller communities remained relatively level in population.

Understanding the historic populations aids in identifying where the population may go in the future as well as determining potential impacts on future housing, retail, medical, employment, and educational needs within Ellis County. In addition, when future populations appear to be declining, it provides a benchmark from which to direct and gauge economic development activities. Projections provide an estimate for the County to base future land use and development decisions. However, population projections are only estimates and unforeseen factors may affect projections significantly.

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Population FIGURE 3.1: POPULATION TRENDS AND ANALYSIS ELLIS COUNTY 1980 TO 2017 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 1980 - 1990, 2000, 2010, 2015

Ellis Victoria Schoenchen

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2000 and 2010 and Kansas Vital Statistics

MIGRATION ANALYSIS Migration Analysis is a tool which allows the County to understand critical dynamics of the population shifts. Total Migration indicates the population size migrating in or out of the County over a given period of time.

FIGURE 3.2: MIGRATION ANALYSIS ELLIS COUNTY 2000 TO 2015

Figure 3.2 indicates the overall population change countywide, as well as the two key components of population change, migration and natural change. Overall from 2000 to 2010, Ellis County increased by 945 people. However, during the same period, the natural change had 1,164 more births than deaths. Therefore, Ellis County saw 239 more people move away than moved into the county. The 2000 to 2010 trend has continued through 2015 as well. In the first five years of the current decade, Ellis County has seen 790 more births than deaths with an overall population increase of 237 people. These two items then result in a loss of 553 people that have moved away from the county, or 110 people per year. As a result Ellis County is seeing more out-migration annually this decade than it did in the previous decade, -24 people annually.

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Population AGE STRUCTURE ANALYSIS Age structure is another important component of population analysis. By analyzing age structure, one can determine a key dynamic affecting the population of Ellis County. Note: the data in Figure 3.2 are based on a calendar year and the data in Table 3.1 are as of April 1, 2000 and 2010; therefore the numbers may be slightly skewed.

TABLE 3.1: AGE/SEX CHARACTERISTICS Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2000 and 2010

Male and Female Populations Age in 2000

2000 population

Age in 2010

2000-2010

2010

Cohort

population

Change

0-4

1,847

1,847

5-9

1,684

1,684

% Change

0-4

1,582

10-14

1,543

-39

-2.5%

5-9

1,514

15-19

2,202

688

45.4%

10-14

1,814

20-24

3,940

2,126

117.2%

15-19

2,706

25-29

2,278

-428

-15.8%

20-24

3,619

30-34

1,607

-2,012

-55.6%

25-29

1,698

35-39

1,370

-328

-19.3%

30-34

1,481

40-44

1,420

-61

-4.1%

35-44

3,749

45-54

3,603

-146

-3.9%

45-54

3,391

55-64

3,129

-262

-7.7%

55-64

2,014

65-74

1,719

-295

-14.6%

65-74

1,947

75-84

1,468

-479

-24.6%

75 & older

1,992 85 and over

642

-1,350

-67.8%

28,452

945

3.4%

Total

27,507

Each age group affects the population in a number of different ways. For example, the existence of large younger age groups (20-44 years) means there is a greater ability to sustain future population growth compared to large older age groups. Understanding what is happening within the age groups of the county’s population is necessary to effectively plan for the future. Table 3.1 contains the age group structure for Ellis County in 2000 and 2010. The examination of age structure provides an understanding of where some of the population shifts are occurring. These data allow for a better understanding of what could occur in the future. Reviewing population in this manner permits a detailed analysis of which specific groups are moving in and out of the county. Negative changes in a group indicate outmigration or a combination of out-migration and deaths.

Ellis County saw growth in only four age groups. The 0-4 and 5-9 groups are always an increase, since these individuals were not alive for the 2000 Census. Outside of the 2010 age groups of 0-4 and 5-9 years, the other increases were in the 15 to 19 and 20 to 24 age groups. Overall, there was an increase of 6,345 persons in these age groups. When you eliminate the first two younger populations, there was actually an overall decrease of 2,586 people in Ellis County during this period. The largest increase, aside from those born, was the 2010 age group of 20 to 24, which was very likely due to students at Fort Hays State University. There were 10 age groups from 2000 that declined by 2010. The group with the greatest loss was the 30 to 34 age group (2010), which lost 2,012 persons over the period. This loss is very likely tied to the data seen in the out-migration figure. The second largest loss came in the 85 and over age group. These losses can be attributed to two causes: 1) people moving on after 75 years to other communities and senior care facilities, or 2) a dying population base. The latter is likely the largest reason since between 2000 and 2010 there were 1,184 resident deaths in Ellis County. Overall, Ellis County needs to determine what is driving the outmigration and focus some of its economic development activities on reversing this trend.

MEDIAN AGE Between 1990 and 2016, the median age in Ellis County increased from 31.1 years to 32.0 years. This increase equals 0.11% per year or 2.9% for the entire period. During this period, the county saw a dip in the median age; it dropped to 31.4 years in 2012 and then began to climb again to its current level.

FIGURE 3.3: MEDIAN AGE - 1990 TO 2010 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 1950-2010

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Population During the same period, Kansas saw an increase in Median Age from 32.9 to 36.2 or 3.3 years (10.0%). Kansas’s Median Age is increasing at a faster rate than Ellis County; however, both have seemed to slow down and stabilize during the 2010’s.

FIGURE 3.4: DEPENDENCY RATIO - 2000 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2000-2010

DEPENDENCY RATIO Dependency ratios examine the portion of Ellis County’s age groups historically dependent upon others for survival (those under 18 years and those 65 years and older) against the individuals in between. See the box below for details on calculating the ratio. The importance of this ratio focuses on the number of dependent persons and has there been enough employed persons in the county to support these populations as well as themselves.

Dependency Ratio = .58

Dependency Ratio The dependency ratio examines the portion of a community’s earnings that is spent supporting age groups typically and historically dependent on the incomes of others. < 1: 1 Independent resident is able to support more than 1 Dependent resident =1:

1 Independent resident able to support 1 Dependent resident

>1:

1 Independent resident able to support less than 1 Dependent resident

FIGURE 3.5: DEPENDENCY RATIO – 2010 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2000-2010

Dependency Ratio = .53

(%18 years and younger + %65 years and older) % of remaining population

Figures 3.5 and 3.6 indicate the dependency ratios for 2000 and 2010 in Ellis County. The portion of persons less than 18 years of age decreased by 6.25% between 2000 and 2010; while those aged 65 years and older increased by 3.5% overall. In 2000, Ellis County had a Dependency Ratio of 0.58 (36.7%/63.3%); however, by 2010 the Ratio had decreased to 0.53 (34.5%/65.5%). This is supported by the slight decrease in the 18 and under age group, plus the slight increase in the 65 and older group.

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Population ETHNICITY Ellis County during the past decade has seen a shift in the ethnicity within the County. Analyzing the ethnicities provide more detail as to the changes being seen in the county. Ethnicity is more than additional people living in the county since these new residents bring their own cultures and beliefs to the area; some of these may not mesh well with those already in place. The changes in Ellis County saw increases in all non-white ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic population nearly doubled during the time period; going from 652 in 2000 to 1,299 in 2010 (99.2%). The White population saw the smallest increase during this period with only a 5.9% change.

TABLE 3.2: POPULATION BY ETHNICITY Source: U.S. Census 2000 and 2010 2000 Race

Number

2010

% of total

Number

2000-2010

% of total

Net Change

% change

White, not Hispanic

26,433

96.1

27,998

98.4

1,565

5.9

Black or African Am.

183

0.7

242

0.9

59

32.2

Am. Indian & AK. Nativ e

57

0.2

74

0.3

17

29.8

Asian & Pacific Islander

230

0.8

396

1.4

166

72.2

Other, not Hispanic

359

1.3

604

2.1

245

68.2

Hispanic

652

2.4

1,299

4.6

647

99.2

484

1.8

1,104

3.9

620

128.1

23

0.1

22

0.1

-1

-4.3

8

0.0

10

0.0

2

25.0

Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban

The second largest ethnic group was those classified as Asian & Pacific Islander. This classification saw 166 (72.2%) new people come to Ellis County between 2000 and 2010.

POPULATION PROJECTIONS Population projections are estimates based upon past and present circumstances. The use of population projections allows Ellis County to estimate the potential population in future years by

looking at past trends. By scrutinizing population changes in this manner, the County will be able to develop a baseline of change from which future scenarios can be generated. A number of factors (demographics, economics, social, etc.) may affect projections positively or negatively. At the present time, these projections are the best crystal ball Ellis County has for predicting future population changes. There are many methods to project the future population trends; the projection techniques used below are intended to give Ellis County a broad overview of the possible population changes that could occur in the future. TREND LINE ANALYSIS Trend Line Analysis is a process of projecting future populations based upon changes during a specified period of time. In the analysis of Ellis County, four different trend lines were reviewed: 2000 to 2010, 1980 to 2010, 1990 to 2010, and 1960 to 2010. A review of these trend lines indicates Ellis County will see varied levels of population changes between now and 2040. The following projections summarize the decennial population for Ellis County through 2040.

SUMMARY OF POPULATION PROJECTIONS Three population projection scenarios were selected and include (1) a Low Series; (2) a Medium Series; and, (3) a High Series. Low = 1980 to 2010 2020 29,283 persons 2030 30,138 persons 2040 31,018 persons Medium = 2000 to 2010 2020 29,429 persons 2030 30,441 persons

Ellis County Trend Analysis Year 1960 to 2010 2010 28,452 persons 2020 30,157 persons 2030 31,963 persons 2040 33,878 persons

Year 2010 2020 2030 2040

1990 to 2010 28,452 persons 29,761 persons 31,130 persons 32,563 persons

Year 2010 2020 2030 2040

Year 2010 2020 2030 2040

2000 to 2010 28,452 persons 29,429 persons 30,441 persons 31,486 persons

1980 to 2010 28,452 persons 29,283 persons 30,138 persons 31,018 persons

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31,486 persons

High = 1990 to 2010 2020 29,761 persons 2030 31,130 persons 2040 32,563 persons Figure 3.7 reviews the population history of Ellis County between 1900 and 2010, and identifies the three population projection scenarios into the years 2020, 2030, and 2040. The three trend lines indicate a steady increase in population through 2040.

FIGURE 3.6: POPULATION AND PROJECTIONS Source: U.S. Census Bureau 1980 - 1990, 2000, 2010, 2015

5,000

17 ,5 08

15 ,9 07

21 ,2 70

27 ,5 07

26 ,0 04

26 ,0 98

8, 62 6

10,000

12 ,1 70

15,000

14 ,1 38

20,000

19 ,0 43

25,000

24 ,2 70

30,000

28 ,4 52

35,000

0 1900

1910

1920

1930

1940

1950

1960

Ellis County

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1970

1980

1990

Low Series

2000

2010

2020

Medium Series

2030

2040

High Series

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Chapter 4 Housing HOUSING PROFILE The Housing Profile identifies basic housing characteristics and conditions for Ellis County as of 2010. The primary goal of the housing profile is to allow the County to examine past and present conditions while, identifying potential needs including provisions for safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing for every family and individual residing within the County. In the county, a large portion of the housing stock is located within the communities such as Hays.

unincorporated areas of the county. By 2010, the total number of housing units in Ellis County increased to 12,872. Hays had 72.3% of the total units; while, 15.4% were in the unincorporated areas. Overall, the percentage of housing units within Ellis County has stayed relatively the same during this period.

FIGURE 4.1: HOUSING STOCK DISTRIBUTION 2010 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2010

Projecting future housing needs requires several factors to be considered. These factors include population change, household income, employment rates, land use patterns, and residents' attitudes.

In 2000, Hays contained 72.6% of all county housing units

By 2010, Hays still contained 72.3% of all county housing units

The following tables and figures provide the information to aid in determining future housing needs and develop policies designed to accomplish the housing goals for Ellis County.

HOUSING STOCK DISTRIBUTION Figure 4.1 indicates the distribution of the communities and the unincorporated areas of Ellis County. Within Ellis County in 2000 there was a total of 12,078 housing units. However, 72.6% of the housing stock was located in Hays; while only 15.3% of the housing stock was actually in the

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Housing AGE OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK

96.4%

An analysis of the housing stock age can reveal a great deal about population and economic conditions of the past. Examining the housing stock is important in order to understand the overall quality of housing in Ellis County.

95.4%

FIGURE 4.3: HOUSING POPULATIONS

FIGURE 4.2: AGE OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK ELLIS COUNTY 2010 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2010

HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

1,359

1,593

1,831

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2010

Figures 4.3 through 4.11 identify several different housing characteristics in Ellis County. The figures indicate the breakdown between ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; and renter-occupied housing as well as the number of people living in group quarters.

275

2005-2010

1990-1999

1970-1979

1950-1959

1939 or earlier

657

810

1,643

1,730

2,854

3,500 3,250 3,000 2,750 2,500 2,250 2,000 1,750 1,500 1,250 1,000 750 500 250 0

Figure 4.2 indicates 1,730 homes, or 13.6% of Ellis Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12,752 total housing units, were constructed prior to 1940. This statistic is countywide, including each community (the vast majority will be located in Hays), and will consist of older well -kept homes as well as homes likely in need of repair or demolition. Ellis County saw very positive construction activity between 1950 and 1990 with 9,280 (72.8%) homes constructed. This was especially true between 1970 and 1980 which saw 2,854 (22.4%) new homes built during the decade. These data indicate the economy was relatively good during these decades. However, in recent years the construction of new homes has slowed. It should be noted that this trend is very common in areas outside major metropolitan regions.

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Persons in Households/Group Quarters Persons living in households within Ellis County went from 26,248 in 2000 to 27,419 in 2010, an increase of 1,171 persons. Group quarters went from 1,259 persons in 2000 to 1,033 persons in 2010, a decrease of 226 persons. Group quarters are places where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. These places are owned or managed by an entity or organization providing housing and/ or services for the residents. These services may include custodial or medical care as well as other types of assistance, and residency is commonly restricted to those receiving these services. This is not a typical household-type living arrangement. People living in group quarters are usually not related to each other.

FIGURE 4.4: PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD - 2010 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2010

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Housing Persons per Household Figure 4.4 examines the number of persons per household in Ellis County and the eight surrounding counties. The persons per household in Ellis County, in 2010, was 2.30. This was a decrease from 2000 when Ellis County had 2.35 persons per household. The trend nationally has been towards a declining household size. Ellis County had a higher person per household than all of the surrounding counties except Barton County to the southeast. The surrounding counties in 2010 were: • Rooks County with 2.28 persons/household • Russell County with 2.17 persons/household • Rush County with 2.14 persons/household • Trego County with 2.16 persons/household • Barton County with 2.39 persons/household • Osborne County with 2.16 persons/household • Graham County with 2.14 persons/household • Ness County with 2.22 persons/household

FIGURE 4.5: OCCUPIED VS. VACANT HOUSING

FIGURE 4.6: VACANCY RATES BY TYPE OF UNIT Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

FIGURE 4.7: MEDIAN GROSS RENT ELLIS COUNTY AND KANSAS 2000-2010 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2000/2010

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2000/2010

41.8%

34.7%

Occupied vs. Vacant Housing Units Occupied housing units in the County increased by 6.4% between 2000 to 2010; this was a 715 unit increase over 2000. The largest increase was in the renter-occupied units which increased by 435 units or 10.6%. Figure 4.6 indicates vacancies, during the same time frame, grew from 885 units to 889 units or 0.5%. The overall owner-occupied vacancy rate went down from 2000 to 2010 at 1.6% and 1.4% respectively. However, during the same time period renter occupied vacancies went from 6.9% to 7.6% respectively.

Median Gross Rent Median gross rent in Ellis County increased from $431 per month in 2000 to $611 per month in 2010, or 41.8%. The State’s median monthly gross rent increased by 34.7%. This indicates Ellis County has seen a gross rent increase 1.2 times more than the State. However, the County’s median gross rent was 86.5% of the State’s median gross rent in 2000 and 91.1% in 2010. Therefore, Ellis County renters, on average, have a lower median gross rent than the state as a whole. Comparing changes in monthly rents between 2000 and 2010, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), enables the local housing market to be compared to national economic conditions. Inflation between 2000 and 2010 increased at a rate of 23.5%, indicating Ellis County’s rents increased by 1.78

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Housing times the rate of inflation for the 10-year period. Thus on average, Ellis County tenants were paying considerably more in monthly rents in 2010, in terms of real dollars, than they were in 2000. Landlords were potentially making more on their investment.

FIGURE 4.9: PERSONS BY HOUSEHOLD TYPE - 2010 Sources: American Community Survey 2010

FIGURE 4.8: MEDIAN VALUE OWNER-OCCUPIED ELLIS COUNTY AND KANSAS 2000-2010 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2000/2010

54.9%

Persons Per Household Figure 4.9 and 4.10 show tenure (owner-occupied and renter-occupied) of households by number and age of persons in each housing unit. Analyzing these data gives Ellis County the opportunity to determine where there may be a need for additional housing.

65.4%

Median Value of Owner-Occupied Units The Median value of owner-occupied housing units in Ellis County increased from $85,500 in 2000 to $132,400 in 2010, and represents an increase of 54.9%. The median value for owner-occupied housing units in the State showed an increase of 65.4%. In 2000, the median owner-occupied value was slightly greater than the state of Kansas; however, the reverse was true in 2010. Housing values in Ellis County grew at approximately 84% of the states growth in value; therefore, the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth in median value was considerably slower than the state as a whole. In comparison to the CPI, the local value of owneroccupied housing increased at a rate more than double the CPI. This indicates housing values in the County were worth more in 2010 compared to 2000 in real dollars.

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The largest group of owner-occupied housing in Ellis County was in the two-person household, with 2,890 units or 35.0% of the total owner-occupied units. By comparison, the largest household size for rentals was the single-person households with 2,067 renteroccupied housing units, or 47.8% of the total renteroccupied units. The age groups representing the largest home ownership group were those 45 to 54 years. Of the total residents living in owner-occupied housing units, 23.1% were between 45 and 54 years of age. The 35 to 44 age group was a close second with 17.9% of the total owner-occupied units. With regard to renter-occupied housing in Ellis County the largest renting age group was 15 to 24 years of age representing 38.7% of all rentals. This would be consistent with the existence of Fort Hays State University in Hays. Renter-occupied properties typically fall off from this age group.

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Housing FIGURE 4.10: AGE BY HOUSEHOLD TYPE - 2010 Sources: American Community Survey 2010

largest amount of substandard units was based on overcrowding with 162 units. In 2010, the total number of substandard housing units decreased to 79 units. The primary contributing factor was overcrowding, which accounted for nearly 86% of the substandard issue. As discussed earlier in this Chapter, most of the housing stock in the county is located in Hays. However, the County should still find a means to work with the various communities to identify these units and encourage their upgrading or demolition.

Overall, Ellis County was comprised of 2,665 1- or 2person households, or 68.7% of all households. Countywide, households with 5- or more persons accounted for 783 units, or 6.7% of the total.

FIGURE 4.11: SUBSTANDARD HOUSING CONDITIONS

A comprehensive survey of the entire housing stock should be completed every five years to determine and identify the housing units that would benefit from remodeling or rehabilitation work. This process will help ensure that a county maintains a high quality of life for its residents through protecting the quality and quantity of its housing stock.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2000, ACS 2010

Substandard Housing According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, housing units lacking complete plumbing or are overcrowded (more than one person per room) are considered substandard housing units. HUD defines a complete plumbing facility as hot and cold-piped water, a bathtub or shower, and a flush toilet; overcrowding is more than one person per room. These criteria, when applied to Ellis County, 182 units were substandard in 2000. This figure was reached by adding the number of housing units meeting one criterion to the number of housing units meeting the other criterion. However, the

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Chapter 5 Economy and Economic Development ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT PROFILE Economic data are collected in order to understand local changes in economic activity and employment needs and opportunities within Ellis County. In this section, employment by industry, household income statistics, and commuter analyses were reviewed for Ellis County and Kansas.

INCOME STATISTICS Income statistics for households are important in determining the earning power of households in a county. The data show household income levels for Ellis County in comparison to the state. These data were reviewed to determine whether households experienced income increases at a rate comparable to the state of Kansas and the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Figure 5.1 indicates the number of households in each income range for Ellis County for 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the household income range most commonly reported was $50,000 to $74,999, which accounted for 17.3% of all households. In 2010, the income range reported most was still $50,000 to $74,999 and represented 21.8% of the total households. Typically, households earning less than $25,000 are the poorest of the poor in any community or county. In 2000, households earning less than $25,000 (approximately 1/2 of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median

household income) made up 37.5% of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s households. By 2010, those households earning less than $25,000 decreased to 26.2%, this percentage is still too high, but is working in the proper direction. The level of change was based upon more households moving into the middle to lower-high income ranges. In addition, the households earning less than $35,000 in 2000 accounted for 52.3% of the households, which makes sense considering the median household income was $32,339. By 2010 these households had decreased to 33.1% of the households. The median household income for Ellis County was $32,339 in 2000, which was considerably less than State median income of $49,624. By 2010, the median household income increased to $44,563 or an increase of 37.7%. However, the 2010 median household income was still less than the 2010 State of Kansas median household income. An interesting item of note, during these two time frames, the median income for Kansas actually decreased from $49,624 to $49,424 or a decrease of 0.40%. The CPI for this period was 23.5%, which indicates household incomes in Ellis County exceeded inflation. Therefore, households were actually earning more in real dollars in 2010 than in 2000.

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Economy and Economic Development FIGURE 5.1: HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000, American Community Survey 2006-2010

FIGURE 5.2: INCOME BY SOURCE 1980 TO 2010 Source: BEA, Regional Economic Information System, 2016

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Economy and Economic Development FIGURE 5.3: PER CAPITA INCOME Source: BEA, Regional Economic Information System, 2016

Per Capita Income Per Capita Income is basically all income earned divided by all residents. The per capita income in Ellis County increased from $9,048 in 1980 to $38,529 in 2010, or an increase of 325.8%, which was twice the CPI. Ellis Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s per capita income was 98.3% of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s per capita income level of $39,206 in 2010. Another income source deserving examination is the amount of Transfer Payments to individuals in Ellis County from 1970 to 2010, which is provided in Figure 5.4 and 5.5. Transfer Payments Government transfer payments span a wide range of uses and organizations. The funds for these payments also come from many different sources. However, the most common form of transfer payment is retirement and disability insurance benefits. These payments are made to those who qualify for OASDI benefits, railroad retirement and disability benefits, workers compensation programs and others.

INCOME SOURCE/PUBLIC ASSISTANCE The graph to the left shows personal income by source for Ellis County. These data are compared to the CPI, in order to determine if increases are consistent with inflation and in terms of real dollars. Between 1980 and 2010, the CPI was 164.7%.

Medical benefits are the second most common form of transfer payments. These types of benefits are government payments made through intermediaries to beneficiaries of medical care. Specifically, medical benefits come from either public assistance medical care or military medical insurance benefits. Public assistance is received by low-income individuals and payments come through the federally assisted, state-run Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Military insurance is provided to military personnel through the TriCare Management Program.

Overall Personal Income in Ellis County went from $237,709,000, in 1980, to $1,095,959,000, in 2010 or an overall increase of 361.1%. Total personal income for the county increased at over twice the rate of inflation over the 30 year period.

Unemployment insurance is perhaps the third most common type of government transfer payments. This insurance includes state unemployment, federal unemployment and other organizations of unemployment compensation. Veterans' benefits are also a fairly common form of transfer payment. Transfer payments that surround these types of benefits are made up of veterans' pension and disability benefits, veterans' life insurance benefits and other types of veteran assistance.

Non-farm and Farm Income Non-farm income increased from $233,408,000 in 1980 to $1,059,082,000 in 2010, or an increase of 353.7%, which is still slightly over twice the CPI. By 2010, farm income had risen from $4,301,000 to $36,877,000, or 757.4%, which is much greater than the CPI.

Finally, education and training assistance is considered a type of government transfer payment. This government assistance consists of higher education student assistance, interest payments on student loans and state educational assistance. The combination of these benefits help individuals at all levels of education afford school. They also help people from all types of backgrounds. From Individuals who may only need a loan to people who need more assistance, all people can be helped with these transfer payments. Source: Investopedia

In 1970, Total Transfer Payments to Ellis County added up to $5,779,000. By 2010, Total Transfer Payments to Ellis County were $181,929,000, or an increase of 3,048.1%. Figure 5.6 shows in 2010, transfer payments per capita in Ellis County were $6,614.

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Economy and Economic Development FIGURE 5.4: TRANSFER PAYMENTS 1970 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Information System, 2016

FIGURE 5.7: TRANSFER PAYMENTS PER CAPITA/PER CAPITA INCOME 1970-2010 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic

Ellis County in 1970 had $5,779,000 in total Transfer Payments. 0.72% of Kansas total

FIGURE 5.5: TRANSFER PAYMENTS 2010 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic

Ellis County in 2010 had $181,929,000 in total Transfer Payments. An increase of 3048.1% over the 40 year period 0.95% of Kansas total

FIGURE 5.6: TRANSFER PAYMENTS PER CAPITA Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic

The rise in transfer payments per capita between 1970 and 2010 indicates payments increased significantly to individuals in Ellis County, by over 2,645.1% in 40 years. However, transfer payments, as a proportion of per capita income, increased at a much lower rate between 1970 and 2010. In 1970, transfer payments comprised 8.3% of total per capita income, and in 2010, transfer payments were 16.6% of total per capita income, which is an annual increase of 2.5%. The majority of the transfer payments (78.6%) are in the form of Medical (mostly Medicare) and Retirement Benefits; therefore, the aging population is having a major impact on the economic stability of Ellis County. Economic development efforts should work on a dual approach to the future. One direction should focus on retiree retention and attraction; plus, the necessary amenities; while the second needs to focus on youth retention and in-migration.

INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT Employment by industry data assist a county in understanding the key components of their labor force. This section indicates the type of industries, as well as identifying particular occupations employing residents. Figure 5.8 indicates employment size by industry for Ellis County for 2000 and 2010 (these data indicate the types of jobs residents have, not the number of jobs locally). The employment sector with the most employees in 2000 was education, health, and social services. This sector employed 4,490 people or 30.8% of the total employed residents in 2000. In 2010, the largest

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Economy and Economic Development employment sector was still educational, health, and social services with 5,010 employees or 31.5% of the total. Ellis County has seen major fluctuations during the time period in Figure 5.8. Overall the top five industries in Ellis County for 2000 were as follows: Industry • Educational, health, and social services • Retail Trade • Arts, entertainment, recreation • •

accommodations and Food Services Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services Manufacturing

REGIONAL BASIC/NON-BASIC ANALYSIS The following data examine five occupational areas established by the U.S. Census Bureau to evaluate trends in employment and the area economy. Basic employment and non-basic employment are defined as follows:

People 4,490 2,013 1,449

1,166 953

By 2010, the overall top five industries in Ellis County were as follows: Industry • Educational, health, and social services • Retail Trade • Arts, entertainment, recreation • •

accommodations and Food Services Agriculture, forestry, fishing/hunting/mining Manufacturing

People 5,010 2,291

Basic employment is business activity providing services primarily outside the area through the sale of goods and services, the revenues of which are directed to the local area in the form of wages and payments to local suppliers. Non-Basic employment is business activity providing services primarily within the local area through the sale of goods and services, and the revenues of such sales re -circulate within the community in the form of wages and expenditures by local citizens.

1,588 1,117 1,044

FIGURE 5.8: EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY (NUMBERS) Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2000, American Community Survey 2005-2009

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TABLE 5.1: BASIC/NON-BASIC BY OCCUPATIONS 2010 Source: American Community Survey 2006-2010

Location

Ellis County Rooks County Russell County Rush County Trego County Barton County Osborne County Graham County Ness County Kansas

Management business, science, and arts occupations 31.6% 33.0% 28.5% 36.8% 35.3% 30.9% 30.2% 40.7% 35.8% 35.5%

Service occupations

Sales and office occupations

18.1% 16.5% 16.5% 18.9% 17.0% 17.9% 19.0% 13.9% 17.8% 16.2%

29.7% 20.5% 27.9% 22.0% 19.5% 25.2% 18.3% 21.9% 20.9% 24.6%

In order to establish a number of basic jobs, a comparative segment or entity must be selected. For purposes of this analysis, the state of Kansas will be used. This allows the analysis to establish where Ellis County is seeing exports from the state as a whole. This analysis is used to further understand which occupational areas are exporting goods and services outside the area, thus importing dollars into the local economy. The five occupational categories used in the analysis are listed below: • Managerial business, science, and arts occupations; • Service occupations; • Sales and office occupations; • Natural resources, construction and maintenance occupations, and • Production, transportation and material moving occupations. A concept directly related to the basic/non-basic analysis is the base multiplier. The base multiplier is a number, which represents how many non-basic jobs are supported by each basic job. A high base multiplier means that the loss of one basic job will have a large potential impact on the local

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Natural Production, Resources, transportation, construction Base and material and Multiplier moving maintenance occupations occupations 10.4% 15.8% 15.3% 8.8% 17.2% 10.5% 14.3% 13.1% 14.2% 10.2%

10.3% 14.2% 11.8% 13.5% 11.0% 15.6% 18.3% 10.3% 11.2% 13.6%

7.8 6.9 9.5 4.2 8.5 4.8 13.1 8.8 6.3 NA

economy if changes in employment occur. The rationale behind this analysis is that if basic jobs bring new money into a local economy, that money becomes the wages for other workers in the economy. Therefore, more money brought in by basic jobs creates more non-basic jobs. Basic Employment The occupation categories are compared to the same categories for the state and where Ellis County’s percentage exceeds the state’s percentage there is basic employment. Table 5.1 indicates Ellis County has exports in three of the occupational categories, these are: • Service occupations; • Sales and office occupations, and • Natural resources, construction and maintenance occupations. In the first two bulleted categories above, there is a relatively good level of exports out of the state; while the third one, natural resources, construction and maintenance occupations, is barely above the state’s employment level. Having basic employment in three of the five categories represents a reasonably balanced economy in Ellis County. However, each of the

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FIGURE 5.9: TRAVEL TIME TO WORK - 2010 Source: American Community Survey 2005-2010

Overall, 7.2% of the employment base in Ellis County is tied to the exportation of goods or services. The county needs to continually work on their Business Retention and Expansion process in order to make these employers stay in Ellis County. Base Multiplier The information in Table 5.1 shows Ellis County has a base multiplier of 7.8, which means for every job considered to be basic, 7.8 other jobs in the county are supported and/or impacted. This is illustrated by comparing the basic and non-basic percentages against each other. This indicates for every job tied to exportation of goods or services, there are 7.8 jobs created/ supported by the dollars coming into the community. Therefore, if Ellis County lost just one of the jobs tied to exports then there is the potential to lose approximately 7.8 jobs from the non-basic employment side. There is no magical multiplier a county can aim to achieve. Every county is different and the dynamics involved are different. The unique and ever changing dynamics are what make a particular county’s economy unique and attractive to different employers. It is critical for a county to determine their future vision for business and industry and work towards that end. As previously mentioned it is also critical to diligently work towards a successful business retention and expansion program to support those employers already located in the county. Some counties become too focused on attracting the next big catch and forget about the opportunities existing employers can offer through expansion of their operations.

Figure 5.9 indicates, in 2010, 43.0% of the commuters were traveling 10 minutes or less to work. In addition, 563 people or 3.4% work from home. Those traveling 20 minutes or more to work totaled 2,912 people or 17.6%; those traveling 60 minutes or more totaled 488 people or 3.0%.

AGRICULTURAL PROFILE Table 5.2 identifies key components affecting Ellis County’s agricultural profile. This Table examines the number of farms, size of these farms, cropland data, and certain value criteria for these farms. The data are for 1997 through 2017. Number of Farms Table 5.2 indicates the number of farms within Ellis County decreased by 71 farms between 1997 and 2017, which has been normal throughout the Great Plains Region. The total number of farms went from 674 in 1997 to 603 in 2017, a change of –10.5%.

COMMUTER TRENDS Figure 5.9 show the commuter characteristics for Ellis County in 2010. Travel time to work is another factor used to gauge where Ellis County’s workforce is employed. Figure 5.9 shows how many residents of Ellis County travel to work in each of several time categories.

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Economy and Economic Development TABLE 5.2: AGRICULTURAL PROFILE ELLIS COUNTY 1997 TO 2017 Agricultural Characteristics

1997

Number of Farms Land in Farms (acres)

Harv ested cropland (acres)

2012

% Change

2017

1997-2017

674

758

687

645

603

577,645

526,202

496,526

501,699

-1.1%

753

762

766

770

832

10.5%

576,000

576,000

576,000

576,000

576,000

0.0%

Percentage of land in farms Total cropland (acres)

2007

507,232

Av erage size of farms (acres) Total area for Ellis County

2002

-10.5%

88.1%

100.3%

91.4%

86.2%

87.1%

-1.1%

312,902

316,055

278,742

253,440

270,447

-13.6%

155,645

169,866

151,892

144,477

158,856

2.1%

Estimated Market Value of Land & Bldg (avg./farm)

$319,820

$415,437

$861,330

$1,025,119

$1,122,301

250.9%

Estimated Market Value of Land & Bldg (avg./acre)

$403

$528

$982

$1,332

$1,349

234.7%

Source: U.S. Census of Agriculture, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012 and 2017

10.5%. The total cropland in Ellis County decreased from 312,902 acres in 1997 to 270,447 acres in 2017 which was a change of â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13.6%.

TABLE 5.3: NUMBER OF FARMS BY SIZE ELLIS COUNTY 1992 TO 2017 % Farm Size (acres) 1 to 9

1997

19

2002 2007 2012

14

22

15

2017

Change 1997-

23

2017 21.1% 105.6%

The next term/data to review is harvested cropland. Harvested cropland is as it sounds- cropland actually harvested and yielded a crop. In 1997, the harvested cropland in Ellis County was 155,645 (49.7%) of total cropland and only 30.7% of the total land in farms. By 2017 the harvested cropland increased to 158,856 acres (59.0%) of total cropland and only 28.0% of the total land in farms.

10 to 49

36

81

65

70

74

50 to 179

156

187

185

193

160

2.6%

180 to 499 500 to 999

177 127

177 124

161 109

141 100

131 91

-26.0% -28.3%

1,000 or more

159

175

145

126

124

-22.0% Estimated Market Value

Total

674

758

687

645

603

-10.5%

Source: U.S. Census of Agriculture, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017

Land in Farms/Average size of Farms/Cropland Also included in Table 5.2 is the total land in farms within Ellis County. From 1997 to 2017, Ellis County saw an approximate 5,500 acres less or a change of â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1.1%. In 2017, the total land in farms accounts for 87.1% of the total acres in Ellis County, which is a decrease from 88.1% in 1997. Note: there must have been a calculation error in 2002 since the Census of Agriculture shows more land in farms than the total acres in Ellis County. The average size of each farm increased from 753 acres in 1997 to 832 in 2017. This trend has been the norm across Kansas and the United States for the last several decades. The overall increase was

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Table 5.2 also shows the estimated market values of land and buildings, both by average per farm and average per acre. In 1997 the average value per farm acre was $403. The average value increased in every Census of Agriculture until it reached an average per acre of $1,349 in 2017; an increase of 234.7%. The CPI for this same period was approximately 47%; therefore the average value per acre increased at nearly five times the rate of the CPI. The increase in the average per acre also translates into an increase in the average per farm. The average value per farm in 1997 was $319,820 and increased to $1,122,301 in 2017, an overall increase of 250.9%. Again, this increase exceeded the CPI and the rate of inflation for the period. The average per farm, statewide, was $417,704 in 1997 and $1,443,891 in 2017, an increase of 245.7%. Therefore,

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TABLE 5.5: NUMBER FARMS AND CROPS BY TYPE Type of Crop

Table 5.3 indicates the number of farms by size from 1997 to 2017. The category with the greatest increases were in the farms averaging 10 to 49 acres, increasing by 38 farms or 105.6%. However, the farms with 500 or more acres saw an overall decline, going from 286 farms in 1997 to 215 farms in 2017, a total change of –24.8%. Overall, Ellis County went from 674 farms in 1997 to 603 farms in 2017 or

TABLE 5.4: FARMS AND LIVESTOCK BY TYPE Type of Livestock

1997

farms animals average per farm

454 65,421 144.1

farms animals average per farm farms animals average per farm farms animals average per farm farms animals average per farm farms animals average per farm farms animals average per farm

2002

2007

2012

Cattle and Calves 438 363 312 60,065 62,646 26,923 137.1 172.6 86.3 Beef Cows 407 398 342 291 20,828 22,393 19,211 (D) 51.2 56.3 56.2 Milk cows 12 14 3 3 629 586 260 (D) 52 42 87 Hogs and Pigs 16 10 9 5 1,074 1,960 129 331 67.1 196.0 14.3 66.2 Sheep and lambs 13 14 8 11 1,401 291 336 139 107.8 20.8 42.0 12.6 Chickens (layers and pullets) 29 23 27 30 687 617 492 641 23.7 26.8 18.2 21.4 Chickens (broilers) 4 3 1 (D) 261 (D) 87 -

2017

% Change 1997 to 2017

307 32,080 104.5

-32.4% -51.0% -27.5%

288 16,594 57.6

-29.2% -20.3% 12.6%

3 5 1.7

-100.0% -100.0% -100.0%

6 911 151.8

-62.5% -15.2% 126.2%

8 169 21.1

-38.5% -87.9% -80.4%

45 1,026 22.8

55.2% 49.3% -3.8%

-

-

Source: U.S. Census of Agriculture, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012 and 2017 (D) Information Disclosure - Information Withheld

a change of –10.5% for the period. Table 5.4 indicates the number of farms and livestock by type for Ellis County between 1997 and 2017. The predominant livestock raised in Ellis County have been cattle and calves. Cattle and calves are followed by beef cows, chickens (layers and pullets) and hogs and pigs. Both chickens and hogs and pigs are a considerable distance from the other two categories. However, three of the four have seen declines in the total numbers between 1997 and 2017. Cattle and calves has seen a change of –51.0%; beef cows have seen a change of –20.3%; chickens has seen an overall change of 49.3%; while hogs and pigs had a change of

1997

2002

farms acres average per farm

13 1,034 79.5

farms acres average per farm

6 200 33

farms acres average per farm

204 23,303 114.2

farms acres average per farm

445 111,880 251.4

farms acres average per farm

4 62 15.5

farms acres average per farm

(D) (D)

farms acres average per farm

-

farms acres average per farm

1

299 18,066 60.4

2007

Corn for Grain 20 18 2,828 2,294 141.4 127.4 Corn for Silage 10 4 822 728 82 182 Sorghum 271 173 33,258 36,503 122.7 211.0 Wheat 429 333 104,218 87,042 242.9 261.4 Oats 33 4 444 164 13.5 41.0 Soybeans 20 18 2,118 2,688 105.9 149.3 Sunflowers 12 7 2,083 1,881 174 269 Forage 329 314 24,780 23,333 75.3 74.3

2012

11 1,406 127.8

% Change 1997 to 2017

2017

27 9,733 360.5

107.7% 841.3% 353.2%

1 (D) (D)

-83.3% -

149 34,933 234.4

186 62,337 335.1

-8.8% 167.5% 193.4%

321 86,982 271.0

258 72,722 281.9

-42.0% -35.0% 12.1%

2

-50.0% -

9 785 87.2

800.0% -

9 1,440 160

6 205 34.2 12 1,192 99.3 6 16 3 241 21,349 88.6

(D) (D)

(D) (D)

1

-

237 19,375 81.8

-20.7% 7.2% 35.3%

Source: U.S. Census of Agriculture, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012 (D) Information Disclosure - Information Withheld

–15.2%. Overall, Ellis County has not seen an increase in animals in any of the primary livestock types between 1997 and 2017; except for laying chickens. The worst decrease was not in the three livestock types discussed previously but was milk cows; as of 2017, milk cows had decreased from 629 animals in 1997 to only five in 2017. As far as real numbers for these animal types, the following numbers are the total numbers lost between 1997 and 2017: • Cattle and calves -33,341 animals • Beef Cows - 4,234 animals • Milk Cows - 624 animals • Chickens + 339 animals • Hogs and pigs - 163 animals • Sheep and lambs - 1,232 animals Table 5.5 indicates the number of farms and crop by type for the period from 1997 to 2017. The table shows the prominent crops grown in the county. In addition, the table indicates the total number of farms producing the specific crop and finally an

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Economy and Economic Development average per farm. Ellis County has a mixture of crops grown throughout the county, these data are found in Table 5.5. As is the case in parts of Kansas, wheat is the king crop for Ellis County. However, even the top crop has seen declines in production between 1997 and 2017; going from 111,880 acres planted in 1997 to 72,722 acres in 2017 or a change of –35.0%. Even with the decrease in acres planted in wheat, Ellis County saw several crops increase in the total acres planted for the 1997 to 2017 time period. These were: • Corn for grain + 8,699 acres 841.3% • Sorghum +39,034 acres 167.5% • Forage + 1,309 acres 7.2% Agriculture, historically, has been a major part of the Ellis County economy. It appears there is considerable indecision regarding the type of crops to plant in the future. The two main crops Kansas is known for (wheat and sunflowers) seem to be on a declining trend regarding acres planted in Ellis County. Some livestock appears to have a solid place in the local economy. As future Census of Agriculture results become available, it will be interesting to see if these trends continue or are reversed.

ENERGY INDUSTRIES Energy production plays a major role in the Ellis County economy. Production consists of oil and natural gas as well as wind energy. However, the economics of energy production will not be addressed in this chapter but in Chapter 10: Energy.

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Chapter 6 County Facilities COUNTY FACILITIES

COUNTY BUILDINGS

State and local governments provide a number of services and facilities to the citizens. Public facilities represent a wide range of buildings and services built and maintained by the different levels of government. These facilities and services provide residents with social, cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, as well as law enforcement and fire protection services designed to meet area needs.

Ellis County Courthouse (shown above) Ellis County has two specific facilities making up the courthouse system. The older courthouse located at 107 W. 12th Street in Hays. The building is limited to legal offices and courtrooms.

Typically, and in the case of Ellis County, many of the facilities serving the county are located within the different municipalities. The following information is in regard to the facilities owned and operated by Ellis County as well as other governmental entities such as the Cities of Hays, Ellis, Victoria, and others.

COUNTY FACILITIES PLAN The Facilities Plan component of a Comprehensive Plan reviews present capacities of all public and private facilities and services. The Facilities Plan for Ellis County is divided into the following categories: • County Buildings • Museums • Historic Sites and Places • Education • Health

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County Facilities The second building is the Administrative Center located at 718 Main Street in Hays. This facility houses the County Administrator, Appraiser, Clerk, Environmental, IT, Planning/Zoning, Register of Deeds, and Treasury. Source: https://www.ellisco.net/411/County-Facility -Locations

OTHER COUNTY FACILITIES Health Office The Health Office is located at 2507 Canterbury Drive in Hays. The County Health Department deals with vaccinations, screening for tuberculosis, high blood pressure, or some other contagious disease, and health education involving West Nile disease, and eating to stay healthy. The 10 Essential Public Health Services 1. Monitor health status to identify community health problems; 2. Diagnose and investigate health problems in the community; 3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues; 4. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems; 5. Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts; 6. Enforce laws that protect health and ensure safety; 7. Link people to needed personal health services and ensure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.; 8. Assure a competent public health and personal health care workforce; 9. Evaluate personal and population based health services; and 10. Research for new solutions to health problems Source: https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health

Landfill The Landfill is located at 1515 W. 55th Street north of Hays. The Solid Waste division of Public Works operates the landfill. Their goal is to mange solid and hazardous waste within Ellis County for purposes of protecting the public safety and the environment. Source: https://www.ellisco.net/130/Municipal-Solid -Waste Noxious Weed Office The Noxious Weed Office is located at 1197 280th Avenue and is a division of Public Works. The goal of the Weed Division is to educate and assist the public with environmentally safe methods in the control of noxious weeds. The services provided include: • Enforcing the Noxious Weed Law; • Filing annual reports with the State Department of Agriculture; • Inspecting and certifying weed-free forage; • Inspecting and identifying weeds; • Providing herbicides at a cost-share discount of 25% for weed control; • Recommending control methods; • Recycling pesticide containers; • Surveying state-assigned sections for noxious weeds; and • Treating county and state roads Source: https://www.ellisco.net/131/Noxious-Weed

Public Works The Public Works functions are scattered in various locations in the county. The Public Works Department is in charge of Environmental, Household Hazardous Waste, Noxious Weeds, Planning and Zoning, Roads and Bridges, and Solid Waste. According to the Ellis County website, these offices manage public infrastructure, provide essential services, and administer policies and regulations affecting both public / private facilities and environmental / developmental activities. Source: https://www.ellisco.net/99/Public-Works

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

COUNTY FACILITIES FIGURE 6.1

Legend County Public Facilities Ellis County Boundary

EMS

Ellis Landfill

Emergency Medical Services Health Office Courthouse Hays Law Enforcement Center Noxious Weed OfficePublic Works

EMS

PROJECTION: UTM Zone 14 North DATUM: NAD 83 DATE: 01.27.2019 0

1.25

2.5

5

Miles

1 " = 3 miles

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Palco Unified School District 269

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Plainville Unified School District 270

SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SCHOOL LOCATIONS

FIGURE 6.2

Paradise Unified School District 399

Legend Colleges & Pre-K through 12th Grade Schools Ellis County Ellis Unified School District

Ellis Unified School District 388

Hays Unified School District 489 LaCrosse Unified School District 395

Otis-Bison Unified School District 403

13 1 2

Palco Unified School District 269

18 North Central Kansas Technical College 10 Hays Campus 17 8 5 16 7 14 15 6 Fort Hays 12 11 9 State 19 University

Hays Unified School District 489

LaCrosse Unified School District 395

Paradise Unified School District 399 Plainville Unified School District 270

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Russell County Unified School District 407

4

Victoria Unified School District 432

Otis-Bison Unified School District 403

Victoria Unified School District 432

Russell County Unified School District 407

Name of School Washington Elementary School Ellis Jr/Sr High School Victoria Elementary School Victoria Jr/Sr High School Hays Middle School Hays High School O'Loughlin Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School Roosevelt Elementary School Wilson Elementary School Early Childhood Connections Learning Center of Ellis County St. Mary's Elementary School High Plains Preschool Holy Family Elementary Thomas More Prep/Marian High School Maranatha Christian School Hays Victoria Christian Academy Hays Area Children Center

Map Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

PROJECTION: UTM Zone 14 North DATUM: NAD 83 DATE: 01.14.2020 0

1.25

2.5

5

Miles

1 " = 3 miles

County Facilities EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOLS Ellis County is served by a total of eight public school districts: • Hays Public Schools USD 489 • USD 388 in Ellis • USD 432 in Victoria • USD 269 in Palco • USD 270 in Plainville • USD 399 in Paradise • USD 407 in Russell • USD 395 in La Crosse Hays Public Schools (USD 489) Hays Public Schools serves the City of Hays as well as a large portion of central Ellis County. The primary address for the district is 323 West 12th Street in Hays. The District’s eight facilities include: • Lincoln Elementary School • O’Loughlin Elementary School • Roosevelt Elementary • Wilson Elementary • Hays Middle School • Hays High School • Hays Early Childhood Connections • Learning Center of Ellis County Source: http://www.hays489.k12.ks.us/

Ellis Public Schools (USD 388) Ellis Public Schools serves the majority of western Ellis County. The school district is located at 1011 Washington in Ellis. In 2018, the District had approximately 400 students, three administrators, 31 teachers, two counselors, and 47 additional staff. The District’s three facilities include: • Washington Elementary School • Ellis Junior High School • Ellis High School Source: http://www.usd388.k12.ks.us/

Victoria Schools (USD 432) Victoria Schools serve the majority of eastern Ellis County. The school district is located in Victoria. In 2018, the District had approximately 285 students, three administrators, 27 teachers, one counselor, and six additional staff. The District’s two facilities include: • Victoria Elementary School • Victoria Junior/Senior High School

PAROCIAL SCHOOLS Holy Family Elementary Holy Family Elementary has a rich history of Catholic school education in Hays. Formerly known as St. Joseph Tri-Parish School and located at 210 W. 13th, the history of the building dates back to 1908. Through the years, the Capuchin Friars and Sisters of St. Agnes provided for the spiritual and educational needs of the students. The school has since made the transition from a tuition-free program staffed by the religious to one staffed by Catholic lay persons which implemented a tuition fee providing for the continued operation of the school. The faculty provides a strong foundation for the students. Turnover among teachers is minimal, adding to the strength of the program. The school motto emphasizes the goals of our students: “Live, love, and learn.” The school has five administrative staff, 21 faculty, five staff, and 14 para-professionals. Source: http://hfehays.org/

St. Mary’s Catholic School - Ellis St. Mary's School in Ellis Kansas is a private, K-6 Elementary school with a two year pre-k program. From its origins, this school was instituted to provide a Catholic, Christian education for all of its students. The school has two administrative staff and 11 faculty members. Source: https://stmarysofellis.org/school-about-us

Thomas More Prep/Marian High School - Hays Thomas More Prep-Marian (TMP-Marian) is an interparochial, Catholic, co-educational school offering grades 7-12. Located in Hays, Kansas, the school was first established by Capuchin Franciscan priests in 1908. The school has undergone many changes during the last century, but has always maintained its central philosophy of a Christ-centered education. Known as St. Joseph’s Military Academy up until 1970, the school then merged with St. Francis Seminary to become Thomas More Prep High School. In 1981, Marian High, an all-girls school, merged with TMP to form the school in its present form, Thomas More Prep-Marian. Most recently, grades 7 and 8 were added during the 2012-2013 school year.

Source: http://www.usd432.org/

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County Facilities Other Schools Serving the Area â&#x20AC;˘ Maranatha Christian School, and â&#x20AC;˘ Victory Christian Academy.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION There are three post-secondary educational facilities located in Ellis County. These are Fort Hays State University, North Central Kansas Technical College, and Hays Academy of Hair Design.

Hays Academy of Hair Design Hays Academy of Hair Design opened its doors on April 1st, 1981. In January of 2003, was purchased with the vision of offering the students with an up to date, cutting edge education. The goal was an education that will enable students to thrive in the beauty industry. (Note: text modified slightly from website) Source: https://haysacademy.edu/about-beauty-school/

Fort Hays State University (FHSU) FHSU is the leading forward -thinking, entrepreneurial university of the Midwest. They have an enrollment of more than 15,000 students and offer certificate and degree programs at the associate, bachelor's and master's levels through 31 academic departments (also offering a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree). They attract goaloriented students who want premier learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom combined with extraordinary one-to-one attention and support. Fort Hays State's tree-filled campus is located in Hays, Kansas (on I-70, halfway between Kansas City and Denver). FHSU is a welcoming community in the heart of historic Hays, a community that celebrates its frontier roots and its modern sensibility - coffee shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. (Note: text modified slightly from website) Source: https://www.fhsu.edu/about/index

North Central Kansas Technical College (NCKTC) NCKTC was established in 1965 and is a fully accredited college located in Beloit (Main campus) and Hays, Kansas. They offer over 20 different programs of study and pride themselves on being nationally ranked in job placement and graduation rates. They strive to provide innovative and personalized education to empower learners and develop their skills. NCKTC is dedicated to being a leader in workforce development and their values of integrity, dedication, and communication all help them achieve their goals. (Note: text modified slightly from website) Source: https://ncktc.edu/about-us/

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Chapter 7 Parks/Recreation/ Attractions COUNTY PARKS/RECREATION/ATTRACTIONS

COMMUNITY PARKS AND RECREATION

The County Parks/Recreation/Attractions includes a brief description of the facilities located throughout Ellis County, including the communities. Even though parks are typically located within municipalities, they do serve the needs of the county residents residing outside of the municipalities.

This section describes the different parks available throughout the four primary communities within Ellis County.

COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION County Parks and Recreation, outside the communities, is limited to primarily hunting and fishing. The following descriptions are from the Ellis County website at https://www.ellisco.net/156/ Parks-Recreational-Amenities.

Hays The city of Hays has 21 parks and eight specialty parks/sports complexes within the community. The total park area in Hays, as of 2011, was 407.26 acres. The following tables are directly taken from the City of Hays Comprehensive Plan.

Hunting Located in the "Pheasant Capital of the World," the region is considered one of the top three pheasant harvest states in the nation and is also known for dove, prairie dog, coyote, quail, waterfowl, prairie chicken, wild turkey, antelope, and deer hunting. Fishing Ellis County is situated midway between two large fishing lakes, Cedar Bluff Reservoir to the west and Lake Wilson to the east. Cedar Bluff is renowned for striped bass and smallmouth bass fishing. Lake Wilson features black bass, bluegill, and catfish angling.

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Parks/Recreation/Attractions Ellis The city of Ellis has several parks facilities within the community. The actual parks contain a large swimming pool, several fenced ball diamonds, sand volleyball pits, horseshoe pits, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, and a disc golf course. The city of Ellis also has a Recreation Commission. The Commission offers sports programs for both youth and adults. The youth sports include: basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, flag football, tackle football, and T-ball. Adult programs include: men’s basketball, women’s basketball, CoEd Softball, and volleyball. Source: http://www.ellisrec.org/sports.aspx

In addition, Ellis has an RV Park/campground along the banks of Big Creek Lake. The campground has the following amenities: • 17 rocked pull thru sites with 30 & 50 amp individual electrical and individual water hookups; • Shaded grass areas; • Clean large handicap accessible bathhouse with hot showers; • Free dump station at the bathhouse; • Boat dock, fishing pier, public phone, picnic tables, charcoal grills, and playground available; • Storm shelter nearby, and • Wi-Fi hotspot offering wireless internet services. Source: http://www.ellis.ks.us/camp.htm

In addition, located outside the corporate limits of Hays, there is an Indoor Recreation Center located at 1105 Canterbury Drive. The facility has three gyms, two meeting rooms, and a fitness center. These represent the existing facilities, as of 2011. Any long-range goals and/or needs should be examined in the Hays Comprehensive Plan.

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Victoria The city of Victoria has a Recreation Commission which is in charge of the youth recreation programs for kids age 5 to 14 years. The programs include: • Soccer • Baseball • Softball • Biddy Basketball • Instructional Basketball • Flag Football • Volleyball The adult population may take part in Aerobics once weekly. Source: http://victoriaks.com/recreation.htm

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Parks/Recreation/Attractions Ellis County Fairgrounds The Ellis County Fairgrounds is located on the west edge of Hays. The fair is held during July each year. The fairgrounds is also home to RPM Speedway.

was developed to accommodate the public by providing outdoor recreational facilities and activities. Cedar Bluff State Park continues to thrive today. Annual visitation is consistently over the 250,000 mark. The facility offers camping, cabins, fishing and hunting. It has 6,869 surface acres at conservation level. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 42 feet. Source: https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Cedar-Bluff

Lake Wilson (Wilson State Park) Wilson State Park was established by the Kansas Legislature in 1966. The Hell Creek Area was established at this time.

Photograph 7.1 Aerial of Ellis County Fairgrounds

REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION There are key recreational facilities, on a regional basis, where the residents of Ellis County participate. Cedar Bluff Reservoir Construction of Cedar Bluff Reservoir began in April of 1949 with the intention of providing flood control, irrigation and recreation. The reservoir was completed in 1951 and filled that same year. This Bureau of Reclamation owned reservoir, which is managed by the Department of Wildlife and Parks, quickly became a popular recreational destination. The reservoir and surrounding public lands provided many opportunities that had previously been nonexistent to this region. In 1962, Cedar Bluff State Park

Photograph 7.3 Aerial of Wilson Lake

Wilson State Park has four large shelters available for use. Tatanka (the church) is a great place for weddings and is located on the Hell Creek side of the state park. The Otoe area has Pine Shelter and Yucca Shelter. All the shelters are covered and have picnic tables and charcoal grills. Electricity is available at Tatanka & Pine. Yucca shelter does not have electricity. Lake Wilson Marina is located in the Hell Creek Area of the state park and is a full service marina. They carry all kinds of items needed for camping and fishing, including food/drink, dry goods, bait and tackle, and many other items. Boat slip rental, storage rental, and boat repair are also available through the marina.

Photograph 7.2 Aerial of Cedar Bluffs State Park and Reservoir

Webster State Park Webster Reservoir was built by the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation in 1958. Webster State Park was added to the Kansas park system in 1965. The facility is located in Rooks

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Photograph 7.4 Aerial of Webster State Park

County. The facility offers camping, hiking trails, cabins, fishing and hunting. The facility has several camping areas, including: • Eagles Landing; • Old Marina Campground 29-31; • Old Marina Campground 21-26; • Old Marina Campground 1-20 and 27-28; • Hill Top Campground; • Lakeview Campground; • Rock Point Campground; • Goose Flat; and • Old Town. The facility has 3,740 surface acres. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 42 feet. Source: https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Webster

Photograph 7.5 Ellis Golf Course Source: Ellis County GIS

Photograph 7.6 Fort Hays Golf Course Source: Ellis County GIS

GOLF COURSES There are three golf courses serving the Ellis County area. The following are basic descriptions of each facility. Ellis Golf Club The Ellis Golf Club is a nine hole facility measuring 2,912 yards and is a Par 35. The course is located on the southeast corner of the community. Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course The Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole facility measuring 6,282 yards and is a Par 71. The course is located adjacent to the old Fort Hays State Historical Site. Smoky Hill Country Club The Smoky Hill Country Club is a private club. The course is an 18-hole facility measuring 6,261 yards and is a Par 71.

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Photograph 7.7 Smoky Hill Country Club Source: Ellis County GIS

ATTRACTIONS Throughout Ellis County, including the communities, there are several attractions, including historic buildings. The following are descriptions of the various attractions in the county.

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Parks/Recreation/Attractions RPM Speedway The racetrack facility is a 3/8 mile high bank clay oval dirt track. The track schedule runs from April through October with races on Saturday nights. The race track promotor brings in URSS 305 Sprint, IMCA Modified, Stock, Hobby Stock, Sport Compact, and Northern Sport Modified races. This is a multi-use facility for concerts and all motor sports such as tractor pulls, demolition derbies, tough trucks, motorcycle events, and many other functions. The grandstand has a seating capacity for more than 4,000 people, with restrooms and concessions located on the grounds. The speedway is located at the Ellis County Fairgrounds.

facility also has a miniature train which visitors are able to ride. Source: http://www.ellis.ks.us/rrmuseum.html

Sternberg Museum of Natural History The Sternberg Museum of Natural History is located in northeast Hays near Interstate 70. The museum has four major collections including: • Geology; • Paleontology; • Botany and Paleobotany, and • Zoology. The museum has permanent and visiting exhibits within the facility. Source: http://sternberg.fhsu.edu/

Source: http://www.rpmspeedway.net/?page=about

Photograph 7.8 RPM Speedway Source: Ellis County GIS

MUSEUMS Ellis County Historical Society The Ellis County Historical Society’s was previously located in the old First Presbyterian Church (circa 1926) with special exhibits contained within the old 1879 First Presbyterian Church (Stone Church). The Historical Society also houses an archival collection containing information on people, places, and events pertinent to Ellis County. The Historical Society also owns and maintains the old Boot Hill from 1867. The Society also owns and maintains a number of other historical structures. The facility is currently looking for a new location.

Photograph 7.9 Former Ellis County Historical Society location Source: Ellis County GIS

Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum The Walter P. Chrysler boyhood home and museum are located at 10th and Washington in Ellis, Kansas. According to the Website: The Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home was built in 1889, in typical nineteenth-century, Midwestern

Ellis Railroad Museum and Doll Collection The Ellis Railroad Museum and Doll Collection Museum is located at 911 Washington in Ellis, KS. The museum contains railroad artifacts, as well as, over 5,000 square feet of working model railroad. The

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Photograph 7.10 Sternberg Museum of Natural History Source: Ellis County GIS

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Parks/Recreation/Attractions style, constructed of white pine clapboard with a cedar shingle roof. The Chrysler family occupied this house from 1889 until 1908. Many families owned the home until 1952 when Joe Herbert, the Dodge/Plymouth dealer in Ellis, bought the home because it was becoming run down. The Chrysler Corporation purchased it from Herbert and in 1954 the home officially opened as a museum. In 1955, Jack Chrysler, Walter’s son and other Chrysler management came and presented the deed of the home to the city of Ellis. There was a celebration complete with a parade. A new building was erected behind the home in 1994 to display personal items of Walter Chrysler. Walter’s Grandson, Jack Chrysler Jr., GreatGrandson Frank Rhodes, other Chrysler family members and Chrysler management were in attendance for the grand opening of the new Museum. Source: http://www.chryslerboyhoodhome.com/index.asp

in Ellis began during the course of several days in the fall of 1988. From Sept. 26 to 29, three people interested in the heritage of the ethnic German people from Bukovina, Austria, met for the first time. On Dec. 10, 1988, the Bukovina Society was formed. A Bukovinafest now is conducted every three years. The society is international in scope and cooperates with other Bukovina organizations around the world.

HISTORICAL SITES Historic Fort Hays Established in 1865 in the land of the Cheyenne and Arapaho, the fort protected railroad workers and travelers on the Smoky Hill Trail. See the soldiers’ clothing, weapons, and personal items, including George Custer’s dumbbell forged by the fort’s blacksmith. Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant John Denny served at Fort Hays from January 1882 to December 1884. He and other African American “Buffalo Soldiers” are part of the rich Fort Hays history that includes names like Generals George A. Custer, Nelson Miles, and Philip Sheridan; Major Marcus Reno; William “Buffalo Bill” Cody; and James B. “Wild Bill” Hickok. Fort Hays was relocated to its current site in 1867 and remained active until 1889. Once a large complex of 45 major buildings, only four remain.

Photograph 7.11 Walter P. Chrysler Home

Bukovina Society of the Americas Museum The museum is located at 718 Washington in Ellis. The Bukovina Society of the Americas Museum provides information about the history of the German immigrants who arrived from Bukovina, which currently is part of Romania and Ukraine. They originally mi-grated from Germany to Bukovina in the late 1700s and early 1800s. After one to two generations of living in Bukovina, land became scarce and many of the German immigrants came to the United States, as well as Canada and South America. The origins of the Bukovina Society of the Americas

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Photograph 7.12 Fort Hays Visitor Center

These buildings, along with the visitor center, tell the story of life in a 19th century frontier fort.

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Parks/Recreation/Attractions The visitor center displays items from the Plains Indians and the fort’s military personnel. The sevenminute video Clash of Cultures is available, and a touch screen panel provides a tour of the site as it was during the life of the fort. Visitors can see: • Clothing made by Plains Indians; • Plains Indian toys; • Arrows with a beaded quiver; • George Armstrong Custer’s dumbbell, possibly forged by the fort’s blacksmith; • Sabers, including that of General Alexander Hays for whom the fort was named; • Spencer carbine; • Remington army revolver; • The two officers’ quarters are frame construction and were home to officers and their families. Both buildings have two rooms on the first floor and two on the second, with the dining room and onestory kitchen in the back, and • The furnishings are pieces from the time period. Visitors can see • Sparsely decorated rooms with camp furniture depicting early life at fort; • Rooms with elaborate amenities from 1880s Victorian era; • Glass front bookcase and wash stand made at Fort Hays; • Humidor used in officers’ quarters; • Table and three chairs from enlisted men’s

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barracks, and Baby’s highchair that converts to a stroller.

The stone guardhouse, built in 1872, is 100 feet long and 24 feet wide. Exhibits tell the story of the everyday lives of enlisted soldiers. A barracks bunk, a jail cell, and uniforms are on display. Interactive touch screen panels play period music as visitors hear stories and reports about enlisted men who lived at the fort. The stone blockhouse, built in 1867, is hexagonal in shape with a 17 foot radius; two wings extend north and south, each 17 feet square. Exhibits explore the stories of some of the officers who were stationed at Fort Hays and explain what happened to the fort after the military left in 1889. On the grounds informational signs show the location of original buildings, and 13 metal silhouettes help tell the stories of the people who lived in them. Source: https://www.kshs.org/fort_hays

Chestnut Street District, Hays The Chestnut Street District is the center of the Hays community and follows the original footprint of Chestnut Street prior to 1929, when it was renamed to Main Street. A portion of the district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its restored historical and architectural ambiance creates a culturally unique destination. A cornerstone of the district is the Carnegie-inspired public library, rated as one of the top five libraries in the nation.

Photograph 7.13 Fort Hays Officers Quarters

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Photograph 7.14 Downtown Hays Source: Ellis County GIS

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Parks/Recreation/Attractions While you will no longer find a street named Chestnut, look for one of the three gateway markers memorializing the district as you enter the downtown to know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve arrived. Located at the corners of Eighth and Fort, Eighth and Oak, and Seventeenth and Main, each marker was designed and built by local artist, Pete Felten. The Chestnut Street District is home to the oldest arts council in the state and host to several world-renowned artists and their studios. S ou rce : h tt p: //www. c hest n u t st ree t di st ric t.c om/2015 / Location.html

Holy Cross Shrine, Pfeifer Holy Cross Shrine in Pfeifer, Kansas is a magnificent 1918 church building which towers 165 feet above the handful of homes remaining in the town surrounding it. Although the Catholic parish served by Holy Cross Church was dissolved in 1993, the building itself remains open to the public on a daily basis. The few remaining parishioners formed Holy Cross Charities, a non-profit corporation that depends solely upon donations to maintain the church and nearby cemetery.

Holy Cross Church features a vaulted rib ceiling supported by decorative columns and pointed arches for the windows and doorways. The structure is 50 feet wide at the nave, and 75 feet wide at the transepts. At 165 feet high, the main tower is believed to be the tallest Gothic church spire in Kansas. The two side spires are each 100 feet high. Construction of the post rock limestone church began in 1915 and it was dedicated on May 3, 1918. The Basilica of St. Fidelis-"The Cathedral of the Plains" The presence of this large church on the Plains of Kansas is a lasting testimony to the faith and hard work of a people whose roots go deep into the soil of this farming community of Victoria. The first settlers of this area were gentlemen farmers from England who arrived in 1872 with the intention of duplicating their aristocratic lives in spite of harsh weather and rough ground. They named their village, Victoria, in honor of their queen and laid out the streets according to the plan of London.

Photograph 7.16 The Basilica of St. Fidelis Photograph 7.15 Holy Cross Shrine

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They were joined in 1876 by a group of poor immigrants from southern Russia known as VolgaGermans, who were fleeing from service in the Czar's army and dangers to their Catholic

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Parks/Recreation/Attractions faith. Creating a village of sod-huts adjacent to Victoria, they named it Herzog, after their town in southern Russia on the Volga River. The British soon found pioneer life too extreme of a contrast with respect to the lifestyle they had known in England. They could not make the land adapt to them and they could not adapt to the demands of the land. In a few short years most returned home leaving the town's name as the only lasting memorial to their efforts now in the care of the Volga-German community. Hardened by their experience of a hundred years on the steppes of Russia, where they had first arrived at the invitation of Empress Catherine the Great in 1763; the Volga-Germans stayed to work with the land and make it their home. The massive Romanesque structure stands in the form of a cross, facing west with its majestic towers rising above and dominating the prairie landscape. On the facade above the rose window, a stone statue of its patron, St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, keeps watch. The church is 220 feet long, 110 feet wide at the transepts, and 75 feet at the nave. Its ceiling is 44 feet above the ground and the towers rise 141 feet. The seating capacity of 1,100 made it, at the time of its dedication, the largest church west of the Mississippi.

Source: http://www.stfidelischurch.com/History/StFidelisChurch/ tabid/5200/Default.aspx

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Chapter 8 Public Safety PUBLIC SAFETY Public safety encompasses fire, emergency management, emergency medical services (EMS), and law enforcement. These services are made up of municipal and county-wide providers.

LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER Ellis County Law Enforcement Center The Ellis County Law Enforcement Center is located at 105 W. 12th Street. The Law Enforcement Center is adjacent to the Courthouse in Hays and is staffed by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Hays Police Department. The Center contains 20,000 square feet of jail space containing 72-beds.

COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT Ellis County Sheriff’s Department Since the establishment on February 26, 1867 the office has provided continued law enforcement protection for a jurisdiction that covers just over 900 square miles. Situated in the crosshairs of Interstate 70 and U.S. 183 Highway the county has a July 1, 2016 census population estimate of 28,893. They serve the municipalities of Ellis, Hays, Schoenchen, and Victoria as well as the unincorporated communities of Antonino, Catharine, Emmeram,

Munjor, Pfeifer, Toulon, Turkville, Walker, Yocemento, and all rural areas of our county. Their history is rich with the likes of Sheriff James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, Sheriff Peter R. "Rattlesnake Pete" Lanahan, and Sheriff Alexander Ramsey. The Sheriff’s Department is comprised of five divisions: Patrol Division, Courthouse Division, Jail Division, Investigative Division, and the K-9 Division. Patrol Division Patrol deputies are responsible for the preservation of peace and protection of our citizens. A few of their day to day responsibilities include civil process, warrant service, traffic enforcement, criminal and accident investigation, criminal and civil transports, animal calls, and assisting Ellis County Emergency Medical Services and Ellis County Rural Fire. Courthouse Division Courthouse deputies are responsible for security of the Ellis County Courthouse. A few of their day to day responsibilities include security for judges, juries, plaintiffs, and defendants. Deputies are also responsible for running courthouse visitors and their personal belongings through the metal detector and x-ray machines.

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Public Safety Jail Division Jail deputies are responsible for the security and welfare of the inmates housed within the Ellis County Jail. A few of their day to day responsibilities include; inmate booking, maintaining order in the jail, escorting inmates to and from court appearances, bonding, transporting, and invoking disciplinary measures when necessary. Investigative Division Detectives are responsible for the investigation of major case crimes within our community. Day to day responsibilities include interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, collection of evidence, managing crime scenes, and providing court testimony. Detectives may also be assigned to the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit. K-9 Division Our K-9 Deputy is responsible for the training and care of our Police Service Dog (PSD) Raiko. His day to day responsibilities include providing support for the Patrol Division, drug interdiction, locating wanted felons, finding crime scene evidence, and educational presentations. Logically, our Canine Deputy is also assigned to the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU). Source: https://www.ellisco.net/102/Sheriff

MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Hays Police Department The City of Hays has their own Police Department serving the residents of Hays. The department also has a bicycle patrol and they are in charge of Animal Control. Ellis Police Department The City of Ellis maintains a municipal police department headquartered at the same location as City Hall. The department is staffed by 5 personnel who provide 24-hour police protection using two patrol vehicles. The department has a close operating relationship with the Ellis County Sheriff’s office, which provides jail facilities. The Sheriff’s office also provides ancillary services such as finger printing and photography. Currently, the physical facilities at the present location are very limited with regard to office space, storage space, and secure facilities for evidence. As the work load continues to expand,

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the department will require additional space in order to maintain operational efficiency. Additionally, if the population grows as expected, the department will need one to two additional staff and one to two additional patrol vehicles to assure an adequate 24-hour, 7-day per week coverage pattern. Source: Ellis Comprehensive Plan

Victoria Police Department The City of Victoria has their own Police Department serving the residents of Victoria.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Ellis County EMS Ellis County EMS strives for excellence in both service and a professional staff. Through education, training, and a healthy work environment, Ellis County EMS maintains excellence in all they do. They serve a 900 square mile county with three staffed stations. Staffing four ambulances at all times, they provide quality response times to every area of Ellis County. Offering a Paramedic response on all calls within the county, they offer the highest level of care available. They have opportunities available in the community for EMS professionals to continue their education in many ways. There are always changes and new ideas developing in the medical field and staying up to date is important to have the ability to provide the best patient care possible. Emergency Medical Services has split locations; the first is called Station 2 and is located at 305 W. 4th Street in Ellis. The second facility is located at 204 Marc Wagner Drive in Victoria.

Source: https://www.ellisco.net/94/Emergency-Medical-Services

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Municipal The cities of Hays, Ellis and Victoria each have their own fire departments. Hays Fire Department The Hays Fire Department covers approximately eight square miles with two stations. The department has a total of 21 full-time firefighters working three shifts. The full-time firefighters are supported by paid per call members. The city’s ISO rating is a “2”, which is very good.

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Public Safety Station 1 is located at 1507 Main Street in the middle of the community; while Station 2 is located at the Hays Regional Airport. The Hays Fire Department provides the following services: • Hays Firefighters specialize in fire suppression as well as rescue techniques including vehicle extrications, high angle, disaster services, water rescues, and cave-ins. • Firefighters are highly trained in all aspects of technical rescue and in cooperation with other fire departments in Ellis County, operate a regional rescue team for Northwest Kansas. • Firefighters trained to EMT level of EMS Training assist Ellis County EMS on all Medical Calls within the city. • Firefighters do "Service Calls" in a variety of incidents to include: electrical hazards; appliance malfunctions; trapped animals; checks of smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounding; assist the police with gaining entry;, and almost anything people feel poses an imminent hazard. At the time of this plan the following list is the equipment used by the Hays Fire Department: • 2009 Engine 1: 1,250 gpm combination rescuepumper; • 2000 Engine 2: 750 gpm combination rescuepumper; • 1998 Engine 3: 1,500 gpm combination rescuepumper; • 2017 Ladder 1: 75-ft/1,500 gpm combination pumper-ladder truck; • 2006 Ladder 2: 75-ft/1,250 gpm combination pumper-ladder truck; • 1996 Engine 5: FAA Class 3 airport fire truck; • 2010 Engine 6: FAA Class 4 airport fire truck; • 2015 Shift commander/command truck; • 2006 Air supply truck/crew carrier; • 2008 Rope rescue truck/crew carrier; • 2014 Technical rescue trailer; • 2002 Hazardous materials emergency trailer; • 2005 Public education trailer; • 2008 Fire chief vehicle, and • 2011 Deputy fire chief vehicle Source: http://www.haysusa.com/html/fire_dept_.html

Ellis Volunteer Fire Department

The Ellis Volunteer Fire Department is composed of 20 volunteers. These members volunteer their time to protect Ellis residents from fire and other dangers. They are also trained in many other areas. Some of the supplementary training is CPR/First Aid, Weather Watch, and Water Rescue. These volunteers meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays. They are a dedicated group who take their jobs seriously. Volunteers play a vital role in our community and our firefighters are a fine example of Ellis's "can do" spirit. During National Fire Prevention Week, the volunteers visit the Ellis schools providing education to our young people on fire prevention. Likewise firefighters provide fire engine rides in conjunction with the Ellis Junior Free Fair. The firefighters drive the recently restored 1928 LaFrance fire truck. Source: http://www.ellis.ks.us/firedep/firehome.html

Photograph 8.1 Victoria Fire Hall Source: http://victoriaks.com/departments.htm

City of Victoria The Victoria Volunteer Fire Department composed of 20 volunteers and six trucks.

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County-wide The Ellis County Fire Department (ECFD) has eight rural companies located throughout Ellis County (Catharine, Chmeid Ranch, Ellis, South of Ellis, Hays, Munjor, Schoenchen & Victoria), with approximately 80 paid per call firefighters. The ECFD is served by a Fire Chief which also acts as the Emergency Manager for the county.

Source: https://www.ellisco.net/101/Fire -Emergency Management

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Emergency Management Department

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Public Safety Emergency Management is located at 1105 E. 22nd Street in Hays. Emergency Services include the Ellis County Fire Department and Emergency Management for the county. The Ellis County Emergency Management Department (ECEMD) coordinates all components of the Emergency Management System by working closely with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as volunteer and private organizations.

issues like: chemical facilities in your area, how to shelter-in-place, when to evacuate, and who to call when you have questions. Source: https://ks-elliscounty2.civicplus.com/126/LocalEmergency-Planning-Committee

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. The team helps train the community about

ECEMD actively promotes protection of people, property, and the environment against natural, technological, vector, and civil societal hazards. ECEMD belongs to several networks including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

Source: https://www.ellisco.net/101/Fire -Emergency Management

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) The Ellis County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is a community-based organization created by the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), to increase hazardous materials (Hazmat) preparedness and response. The committee has representatives from local city and county government, healthcare facilities, non profit

disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue efforts, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Source: https://ks-elliscounty2.civicplus.com/126/Local Emergency-Planning-Committee

organizations, private businesses, and volunteer groups. The LEPC provides support to the community by: • Receiving and processing chemical inventory reports from local industry (also known as Tier II) • Responding to public requests for information on chemical inventory or releases • Providing planning support for emergency responders and industry members • Coordinating and hosting training • Increasing community awareness concerning

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Chapter 9 Communications and Utilities COMMUNICATIONS AND UTILITIES Communication and utilities are critical to most people. As humans, we want to stay in touch with our families, friends, and the day to day activities and news occurring around us. This Chapter provides the different communication media available throughout Ellis County. In addition, the Chapter examines the different utilities and their providers located in Ellis County.

COMMUNICATIONS Communication comes in many forms. Residents communicate via newspapers, television, cable, radio, and the internet. This section will identify the different providers available within Ellis County. Newspapers Hays Daily News The primary local newspaper is the Hays Daily News. The paper has both a printed and on-line presence. The printed edition is published daily, except Saturday and Monday. The total circulation is between 9,000 and 10,000 daily. Hays Post (Eagle Communications) online The Hays Post is published online by Eagle Communications.

Ellis Review The Ellis Review is published weekly on Thursdays. Other papers covering the area Hutchinson News Great Bend Tribune Salina Journal Topeka Capital-Journal Wichita Eagle Television Ellis County has a number of local over the air television stations, these include: • KWCH-TV (KBSH-TV) Wichita/Hays • KAKE 10 Wichita • KOOD 9 Hays/Great Bend • KDCU-DT Wichita • KSCW-DT Wichita • KSAS-TV Wichita • KSNC Great Bend Cable Television Ellis County, where available, is served by Eagle Communications, Eagle Cable TV and Internet. Where cable service is not available residents rely on satellite service.

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Communications and Utilities In addition to Eagle Communications, Nex-tech and GBTA provide cable service to the Ellis County area. Internet Service Ellis County has several options for broadband internet access including leased lines, frame relay, and a variety of DSL services. Cable high-speed internet connections are also available, all of which are attractive for remote hosting, server farms, and related information technology (IT) services. Firms such as Eagle Communications and Nex-Tech host national and regional e-commerce sites. Ellis County is also home to several third-party IT support centers. Source: https://www.ellisco.net/218/Communication Transportation-Events

Utilities Maintaining the existing infrastructure and providing opportunities for growth, where appropriate, is an important consideration for Ellis County. By efficiently planning for maintenance and strategically locating maintenance equipment and personnel, the county can ensure maintenance and construction occur in a timely and cost effective way. Storm Drainage Storm drainage is handled by surface drainage throughout the county’s jurisdiction. Storm drainage flows into the county’s network of swales, ditches, and streams during heavier rains and eventually into one of three major waterways flowing through the county. The Saline River flows west to east along the northern border of the county and the Smoky Hill River flows in the same direction along the southern edge of the county. Big Creek is also a major waterway meandering through the middle of Ellis County. Big Creek eventually flows into the Smoky Hill River east of Ellis County. Rural Water Systems There are a number of different providers within Ellis County for water. Some are municipal systems, some are provided by Rural Water Districts (RWD), some have a combination of the previous two, and there are private wells where groundwater can be located. However, most of the county water supply is provided by rural water districts and individual wells. The RWD’s covering Ellis County include: • Trego County RWD #2

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Much of the rural county depends on a series of rural water districts which in turn rely on water sources outside of Ellis County. Upgrading and expansion of the existing rural water distribution system would need to occur to support substantial new development in rural areas. Existing sources for the rural water districts are believed to have adequate water supplies but the current distribution system cannot support substantial growth. See Figure 9.1 for the coverage of the different rural water districts. Trego Consolidated RWD #2 Trego Consolidated RWD #2 serves much of the western and northern part of the county. The distribution system for Trego RWD #2 has smaller line sizes and may need to be upgraded to provide additional water supply in Ellis County. Trego RWD #2 also provides partial or full water supply for Ellis Consolidated RWD #1C and Ellis Consolidated RWD #6. The water system is made up of a mixture of 4 to 6 inch lines and some lines greater than 6 inches. See Figure 9.2 for the location of the RWD plus the location and size of their infrastructure. Ellis Consolidated RWD #6 Ellis Consolidated RWD #6 (which purchases water from Ellsworth Consolidated RWD #1/Post Rock) serves an area near the eastern county line. Post Rock Consolidated is one of the largest Rural Water Districts in the state of Kansas. The RWD lies to the northeast of Hays. The majority of service lines in this RWD are less than 4 inches in diameter with some locations having lines from 4 to 6 inches. See Figure 9.3 for a blow-up of the RWD and its supply lines. Ellis Consolidated RWD #1C Ellis Consolidated RWD #1C (which purchases water from Trego RWD #2) serves an area southwest of Hays. The majority of service lines in this RWD are 4 to 6 inches in diameter with some lines being less than 4 inches in diameter. See Figure 9.4 for a blow-up of the RWD and its supply lines.

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S29-T13S-R18W

Hillt

Vine St

S30-T13S-R18W

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W 35th St

St

S25-T13S-R19W

Ex

W 41st St

Pin

S26-T13S-R19W

Millstone Rd Vineyard Rd

S21-T13S-R18W

Fo rt

S27-T13S-R19W

W 43rd St

Hall St

S28-T13S-R19W

S29-T13S-R19W

S30-T13S-R19W

S20-T13S-R18W

Ma h St in Oa St kS t All en St

S25-T13S-R20W

Vineyard Rd

S19-T13S-R18W

Augusta Ln

S26-T13S-R20W

S24-T13S-R19W

St

Vineyard Rd

S23-T13S-R19W

Post Rd

S22-T13S-R19W

US Hwy 183 Byp

S21-T13S-R19W

S20-T13S-R19W

S19-T13S-R19W

220th Ave

S24-T13S-R20W

200th Ave

S23-T13S-R20W

W 48th St

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Schoenchen Rd S34-T15S-R17W

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S14-T12S-R18W

S17-T12S-R17W

S18-T12S-R17W

S13-T12S-R18W

Buckeye Rd

S23-T12S-R18W

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Locust Grove Rd

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S28-T12S-R18W

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S34-T13S-R18W

Henry Dr

ial Blvd

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E 26th St

E 22nd St

E 20th St

Hays

US

Bud S35-T13S-R18W

E 21st St

22nd St

Ellis Co. RWD #06 Water Mains

S25-T13S-R18W

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0I -7 0

S36-T13S-R18W

Codell Ave

S31-T13S-R17W

S28-T13S-R17W

S29-T13S-R17W

S32-T13S-R17W

PLSS

S4-T13S-R16W

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Municipality

S7-T13S-R16W

Ellis County Boundary

Feedlot Rd

S8-T13S-R16W

Vincent Ave

Mud Cr

S12-T13S-R17W

S9-T13S-R16W

Locator Map: Study Area S14-T13S-R17W

310th Ave

S15-T13S-R17W

S13-T13S-R17W

S18-T13S-R16W

S17-T13S-R16W

S16-T13S-R16W

S24-T13S-R17W

S19-T13S-R16W

S20-T13S-R16W

S21-T13S-R16W

S29-T13S-R16W

S28-T13S-R16W

Fairground Rd

S22-T13S-R17W

S23-T13S-R17W

Toulon Ave S30-T13S-R17W

S5-T13S-R16W

S1-T13S-R17W

Vineyard Rd

E 27th St

Hw

S21-T13S-R17W

Roads

S33-T12S-R16W

350th Ave

300th Ave

305th Ave

280th Ave

277th Ave 280th Ave

Postrock Dr

Commerce Pkwy

S26-T13S-R18W

S20-T13S-R17W

S19-T13S-R17W

270th Ave

S24-T13S-R18W

S6-T13S-R16W

Catherine Rd

S16-T13S-R17W

S17-T13S-R17W

S18-T13S-R17W

S32-T12S-R16W

W al k

S11-T13S-R17W

S10-T13S-R17W

S26-T13S-R17W

S27-T13S-R17W

300th Ave

S23-T13S-R18W

E 29th St

Donald Dr

Sherman Ave

Plaza Ave

S9-T13S-R17W

Hilltop Dr

Indian Trl

Roth Ave

Roth Ave

S13-T13S-R18W

Fairground Rd

S27-T13S-R18W

Centenn

S8-T13S-R17W

S31-T12S-R16W

Cathedral Ave

F

Feedlot Rd

ph ose St J ohn St J

N Vine St

S29-T12S-R16W

Railroad

330th Ave

N

S7-T13S-R17W

55th St

General Hays Rd

Frontage Rd

S30-T12S-R16W

S36-T12S-R17W

320th Ave

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Fort St

Oak St

Legend

4 to 6 inch

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S3-T13S-R17W

S4-T13S-R17W

S5-T13S-R17W

S6-T13S-R17W

S12-T13S-R18W

S14-T13S-R18W

S22-T13S-R18W

S28-T13S-R18W

Oak St

FIGURE 9.3

S21-T12S-R16W

Stream

320th Ave

250th Ave

Emmeram Rd

S1-T13S-R18W

S11-T13S-R18W

S15-T13S-R18W

S21-T13S-R18W

St Vine St

S25-T12S-R17W

S35-T12S-R17W

S34-T12S-R17W

S33-T12S-R17W

S32-T12S-R17W

S31-T12S-R17W

Drwypvt S2-T13S-R18W

S10-T13S-R18W

S16-T13S-R18W

All en

S20-T12S-R16W

Locust Grove Rd

S26-T12S-R17W

S27-T12S-R17W

S28-T12S-R17W

S29-T12S-R17W

S30-T12S-R17W

S36-T12S-R18W

260th Ave

250th Ave

S35-T12S-R18W

Catherine Rd

S33-T13S-R18W

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Hopewell Rd

S3-T13S-R18W

S9-T13S-R18W

Rd

ELLIS COUNTY, KANSAS

S16-T12S-R16W

RWD Boundary

S25-T12S-R18W

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S19-T12S-R16W

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S34-T12S-R18W

S4-T13S-R18W

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S17-T12S-R16W

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S33-T12S-R18W

W 55th St

S18-T12S-R16W

S24-T12S-R17W

S23-T12S-R17W

S22-T12S-R17W

S21-T12S-R17W

S20-T12S-R17W

S19-T12S-R17W

280th Ave

S22-T12S-R18W

S13-T12S-R17W

S14-T12S-R17W

S15-T12S-R17W

S16-T12S-R17W

ELLIS COUNTY RWD #6

270th Ave

S21-T12S-R18W

300th Ave

S16-T12S-R18W

S25-T13S-R17W

S30-T13S-R16W

41st St

PROJECTION: UTM Zone 14 North DATUM: NAD 83 DATE: 01.04.2020

Airbase Rd

S33-T13S-R17W

S34-T13S-R17W

US Hwy 40

S35-T13S-R17W

S36-T13S-R17W

S31-T13S-R16W

S32-T13S-R16W

S33-T13S-R16W

0

0.375

0.75

1.5 Miles 1 " = 1 miles

S34-T11S-R18W

S35-T11S-R18W

S36-T11S-R18W

S31-T11S-R17W

Av 310th

Homestead Rd

S6-T12S-R18W

St John - St Andrew Rd

S5-T12S-R18W

S3-T12S-R18W

S2-T12S-R18W

S1-T12S-R18W

St John - St Andrew Rd

S7-T12S-R18W

S8-T12S-R18W

S9-T12S-R18W

S10-T12S-R18W

S6-T12S-R17W

S12-T12S-R18W

S7-T12S-R17W

S17-T12S-R18W

S18-T12S-R18W

S13-T12S-R19W

S16-T12S-R18W

S5-T12S-R17W

S14-T12S-R18W

S1-T12S-R17W

S2-T12S-R17W

S3-T12S-R17W

S4-T12S-R17W

St John - St Andrew Rd

S8-T12S-R17W

S

S34-T11S-R16W

S33-T11S-R16W

S32-T11S-R16W

S6-T12S-R16W

S5-T12S-R16W

S4-T12S-R16W

S8-T12S-R16W

S9-T12S-R16W

e tw ate r Cr we

S12-T12S-R17W

S11-T12S-R17W

S10-T12S-R17W

S9-T12S-R17W

Severin Rd

S15-T12S-R18W

S31-T11S-R16W

S a li n e R

S35-T11S-R16W

ELLIS COUNTY, KANSAS

S36-T11S-R16W

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Homestead Rd

St John - St Andrew Rd

S11-T12S-R18W

S36-T11S-R17W

S35-T11S-R17W

S34-T11S-R17W

S33-T11S-R17W

e

260th Ave

S12-T12S-R19W

S4-T12S-R18W

230th Ave

S1-T12S-R19W

S32-T11S-R17W

S7-T12S-R16W

S3-T12S-R16W

S2-T12S-R16W

S1-T12S-R16W

S10-T12S-R16W

S11-T12S-R16W

S12-T12S-R16W

Severin Rd

175th St

S33-T11S-R18W

ELSWORTH COUNTY RWD #1

Walker Ave

S32-T11S-R18W

370th Ave

S31-T11S-R18W

Codell Ave

S36-T11S-R19W

S13-T12S-R18W

S18-T12S-R17W

S17-T12S-R17W

S16-T12S-R17W

S15-T12S-R17W

S14-T12S-R17W

S13-T12S-R17W

S18-T12S-R16W

S17-T12S-R16W

S16-T12S-R16W

S15-T12S-R16W

S14-T12S-R16W

S13-T12S-R16W

S24-T12S-R18W

S19-T12S-R17W

S20-T12S-R17W

S21-T12S-R17W

S22-T12S-R17W

S23-T12S-R17W

S24-T12S-R17W

S19-T12S-R16W

S20-T12S-R16W

S21-T12S-R16W

S22-T12S-R16W

S23-T12S-R16W

S24-T12S-R16W

FIGURE 9.4

Legend RWD Boundary

Buckeye Rd

S3-T13S-R18W

S1-T13S-R18W

S6-T13S-R17W

S5-T13S-R17W

S12-T13S-R19W

S8-T13S-R18W

S7-T13S-R18W

S4-T13S-R17W

S10-T13S-R18W

S11-T13S-R18W

S12-T13S-R18W

S7-T13S-R17W

S8-T13S-R17W

S33-T12S-R16W

S5-T13S-R16W

S4-T13S-R16W

S7-T13S-R16W

S12-T13S-R17W

S11-T13S-R17W

S10-T13S-R17W

S8-T13S-R16W

S9-T13S-R16W

Wa

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305th Ave S32-T13S-R17W

S34-T13S-R17W

S33-T13S-R17W

S35-T13S-R17W

S32-T14S-R18W

S33-T14S-R18W

S29-T13S-R16W

S32-T13S-R16W

S28-T13S-R16W

S27-T14S-R18W

S34-T14S-R18W

S27-T13S-R16W

S33-T13S-R16W

S34-T13S-R16W

S4-T14S-R16W

S3-T14S-R16W

Victoria Rd

S11-T14S-R18W

S4-T14S-R17W

S5-T14S-R17W

S3-T14S-R17W

S7-T14S-R17W

S12-T14S-R18W

S8-T14S-R17W

S2-T14S-R17W

Golf Course Rd

S9-T14S-R17W

S10-T14S-R17W

S11-T14S-R17W

Old H w

y 40

S18-T14S-R17W

S13-T14S-R18W

S17-T14S-R17W

400th Ave

S13-T13S-R16W

S23-T13S-R16W

S24-T13S-R16W

S26-T13S-R16W

Locator Map: Study Area

S25-T13S-R16W

Airbase Rd

S35-T13S-R16W

S36-T13S-R16W

S26-T14S-R18W

S35-T14S-R18W

S14-T14S-R17W

S12-T14S-R17W

Victoria

S13-T14S-R17W

Mount Pleasant Rd

S24-T14S-R18W

S19-T14S-R17W

S20-T14S-R17W

S21-T14S-R17W

Kazan St S25-T14S-R18W

S22-T14S-R17W

Munjor Rd

Gross Rd

S30-T14S-R17W

S29-T14S-R17W

S28-T14S-R17W

S5-T14S-R16W

Golf Course Rd

S23-T14S-R17W

S24-T14S-R17W

S27-T14S-R17W

S31-T14S-R17W

S32-T14S-R17W

S33-T14S-R17W

S34-T14S-R17W

S1-T14S-R16W

390th Rd

Golf Course Rd

3rd

S7-T14S-R16W

S8-T14S-R16W

S9-T14S-R16W

S10-T14S-R16W

S11-T14S-R16W

S12-T14S-R16W

Spring Hill Rd

S18-T14S-R16W

S17-T14S-R16W

S19-T14S-R16W

S20-T14S-R16W

S26-T14S-R17W

S25-T14S-R17W

S30-T14S-R16W

S29-T14S-R16W

Butterfield Trail Rd S36-T14S-R18W

S2-T14S-R16W

Ellsworth Co. RWD #01

S16-T14S-R16W

S15-T14S-R16W

S14-T14S-R16W

Mount Pleasant Rd

S21-T14S-R16W

S22-T14S-R16W

S13-T14S-R16W

S24-T14S-R16W

S23-T14S-R16W

Walker Ave

S23-T14S-R18W

S15-T14S-R17W

S16-T14S-R17W

S6-T14S-R16W

Pfeifer Ave

S14-T14S-R18W

S1-T14S-R17W

Vincent Ave

S View Dr

270th Ave

S22-T14S-R18W

Municipality

S14-T13S-R16W

Vineyard Rd

320th Ave

S15-T14S-R18W

S22-T13S-R16W

Vincent Ave

S21-T13S-R16W

Cr

S31-T13S-R16W

S36-T13S-R17W

Cedar St

S6-T14S-R17W

S1-T14S-R18W

E 8th S t

hed S28-T14S-R18W

S30-T13S-R16W

S25-T13S-R17W

Lelyn Ave

Cat S29-T14S-R18W

S21-T14S-R18W

S20-T13S-R16W

350th Ave S26-T13S-R17W

Main St

S2-T14S-R18W

Mount Pleasant Rd

S20-T14S-R18W

S19-T13S-R16W

Victoria Rd

Spring Hill Rd

S16-T14S-R18W

S24-T13S-R17W

Airbase Rd

Butterfield Trail Rd S36-T14S-R19W S31-T14S-R18W

S27-T13S-R17W

S28-T13S-R17W

S23-T13S-R17W

330th Ave

Vicki Ln S10-T14S-R18W

S15-T13S-R16W

Leiker Rd

E 17th St E 13th St

270th Ave

S17-T14S-R18W

S16-T13S-R16W

Walker Ave

300th Ave

280th Ave

S31-T13S-R17W

S36-T13S-R18W

S17-T13S-R16W

PLSS

S12-T13S-R16W

Ellis County Boundary

320th Ave

Toulon Ave

270th Ave

S35-T13S-R18W

S18-T13S-R16W

S13-T13S-R17W

S14-T13S-R17W

S35-T14S-R17W

S28-T14S-R16W

S27-T14S-R16W

370th Ave

S25-T14S-R19W S30-T14S-R18W

S9-T14S-R18W

I- 7 0

S29-T13S-R17W

E 27th St

Spring Hill Rd

240th Ave

S24-T14S-R19W S19-T14S-R18W

S3-T14S-R18W

260th Ave

220th Ave

S13-T14S-R19W S18-T14S-R18W

S8-T14S-R18W

250th Ave

S7-T14S-R18W

230th Ave

S12-T14S-R19W

Bison Rd

0

S30-T13S-R17W

ral

Bison Rd

S4-T14S-R18W

Hays

y4

S22-T13S-R17W

S21-T13S-R17W

Vineyard Rd

S25-T13S-R18W

Railroad

Fairground Rd

300th Ave

S5-T14S-R18W

S34-T13S-R18W

E 19th St

S20-T13S-R17W

Roads

S1-T13S-R16W

S11-T13S-R16W

r

S15-T13S-R17W

S16-T13S-R17W

Dr

S6-T14S-R18W

E 26th St Bud

Hw

S17-T13S-R17W

280th Ave

S33-T13S-R18W

S32-T13S-R18W

Indian Trl

St

US

S19-T13S-R17W

S24-T13S-R18W

S26-T13S-R18W

Donald

S1-T14S-R19W

41st St

S27-T13S-R18W

S18-T13S-R17W

Fairground Rd

Dr

S23-T13S-R18W

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Plaza Ave

12 th

S28-T13S-R18W

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S31-T13S-R18W

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S13-T13S-R18W

S10-T13S-R16W

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S22-T13S-R18W

Mo pa

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W 37th St

W 27th St

S36-T13S-R19W

S21-T13S-R18W

S14-T13S-R18W

M

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55th St

W 41st St

S29-T13S-R18W

S30-T13S-R18W

Gr

W 55th St

Vine St

W 41st St

Post Rd

220th Ave S25-T13S-R19W

S20-T13S-R18W

S19-T13S-R18W

S15-T13S-R18W

Elm Hall St S hS t t Oa kS t All Fo en rt S St t

S24-T13S-R19W

70 Fairground Rd

S16-T13S-R18W

Cr

S2-T13S-R16W

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S17-T13S-R18W

S3-T13S-R16W

Catherine Rd

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S18-T13S-R18W

Sal

Greater than 6 inch

S36-T12S-R16W

S35-T12S-R16W

Stream

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S13-T13S-R19W

S34-T12S-R16W

Less than 4 inch

Feedlot Rd

St J

Catherine Rd

S9-T13S-R17W

S6-T13S-R16W

S1-T13S-R17W

S2-T13S-R17W

S3-T13S-R17W

Feedlot Rd

S9-T13S-R18W

S32-T12S-R16W

Hopewell Rd

175th St

, N Fk

S2-T13S-R18W

Emmeram Rd

S31-T12S-R16W

S36-T12S-R17W

S35-T12S-R17W

S34-T12S-R17W

S33-T12S-R17W

4 to 6 inch

S25-T12S-R16W

Hopewell Rd

240th Ave

S4-T13S-R18W

S32-T12S-R17W

S26-T12S-R16W

175th St

S5-T13S-R18W

S31-T12S-R17W

S36-T12S-R18W

S27-T12S-R16W

t

S6-T13S-R18W

S28-T12S-R16W

400th Rd

S35-T12S-R18W

B ig C r

S29-T12S-R16W

175th St

S34-T12S-R18W

S30-T12S-R16W

S36-T14S-R17W

S31-T14S-R16W

S32-T14S-R16W

S33-T14S-R16W

S34-T14S-R16W

400th Ave

S33-T12S-R18W

S25-T12S-R17W

S26-T12S-R17W

S27-T12S-R17W

S28-T12S-R17W

390th Ave

Hopewell Rd

Emmeram Rd

S1-T13S-R19W

S29-T12S-R17W

390th Ave

S32-T12S-R18W

220th Ave

S31-T12S-R18W

S30-T12S-R17W

S25-T12S-R18W

Craig St

S36-T12S-R19W

S26-T12S-R18W

330th Ave

S27-T12S-R18W

Water Mains

Locust Grove Rd

320th Ave

S28-T12S-R18W

US Hwy 183

S29-T12S-R18W

Locust Grove Rd

Locust Grove Rd

Locust Grove Rd

300th Ave

S30-T12S-R18W

270th Ave

Locust Grove Rd

S25-T12S-R19W

Ellsworth Co. RWD #01

S23-T12S-R18W

S22-T12S-R18W

310th Ave

S21-T12S-R18W

280th Ave

S20-T12S-R18W

S19-T12S-R18W

250th Ave

S24-T12S-R19W

S26-T14S-R16W

S25-T14S-R16W

r B ig C

S35-T14S-R16W

PROJECTION: UTM Zone 14 North DATUM: NAD 83 DATE: 01.04.2020

S36-T14S-R16W

0

0.75

1.5

3

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Communications and Utilities Ellsworth County RWD #1 Rural Water District No. 1, Ellsworth County, Kansas a/k/a Post Rock Rural Water District was first organized in 1979 by a group of farmers in the Wilson area who were searching for a safe and reliable source of water. The District now serves water directly in segments of eight counties and indirectly to two more counties, through over 1500 retail customers and 10 wholesale accounts. Post Rock RWD's sole source of water is Kanopolis Lake which is fed by the Smoky Hill River. The lake is a good supply for the system. The protection and preservation of this precious resource is essential. Post Rock RWD's treatment plant currently has the capacity to produce 1.1 million gallons of water per day. Water is stored in a 200,000 gallon underground clear well for distribution to the system. The finished product is distributed to Post Rock's customers through approximately 1,800 miles of pipeline. Ellsworth County RWD #1 (which provides water to Ellis Consolidated RWD #6) serves an area in eastern Ellis County. The majority of service lines in this RWD are less than 4 inches with some lines being 4 to 6 inches in diameter. See Figure 9.2 for a layout of the RWD and its supply lines. Wastewater Developments outside of the municipalities of Ellis County will typically be made up of multiple individual septic systems. These systems should continue to be monitored closely by the County Environmental Office. This includes proper separation distances from property lines and water supply wells as required by local codes and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). In subdivisions with a gross density of more than one unit per two acres, community wastewater systems meeting wastewater treatment standards established by the KDHE should generally be installed. In addition, the county should encourage replacement of septic systems in subdivisions with community systems when feasible. This is particularly important where residential densities are too high to accommodate replacement of septic systems. Developments using individual septic systems should design lots to provide efficient septic fields that are not less than two acres. Thus, nearly square lots are desired or with a smaller ratio of depth to width are more effective than deep narrow lots.

Alternatives to individual septic system treatment should be encouraged especially where rock is relatively shallow below the ground surface. Community wastewater treatment options include: • Community collection systems with pumping to an existing community treatment facility; • Community non-discharging lagoons and collection systems; • Individual septic tanks with community collection systems and lateral fields, and • Community collection systems with packaged treatment plant facilities, Tandem systems using individual septic tanks limit the cost of service lines by reducing solids from the liquid effluent and permit smaller, less expensive treatment plants. In new developments, the county should also encourage the use of environmentally sensitive methods of wastewater treatment and disposal. The conservation concept and maintaining common open space provides greater opportunities for development of these systems. Techniques such as spray irrigation and land treatment are becoming more applicable and should be considered for projects when feasible. This may represent cooperative efforts among several developments. With these methods, wastewater is aerated in deep lagoons and applied to the land surface at rates consistent with the absorption capacity of the soil. This process will require a close working relationship with KDHE to ensure all state and federal regulations are being met. Other techniques that are also environmentally sensitive options include: • Wastewater reclamation and reuse. This represents a refinement of the land treatment option. Treatment is typically achieved in deep aerated cells over 14 to 40 days. After further treatment and settlement, the water can then be applied to cropland and open space. • Constructed Wetlands. Artificial wetlands, are gaining growing acceptance for treatment of wastewater. This technique supplements rather than replaces septic treatment. The wetlands provide further treatment for effluent and have been combined with aerobic treatment units (ATUs) before effluent is conducted to drainage

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Chapter 10 Energy INTRODUCTION Energy usage in the early 21st Century is becoming a critical issue throughout Kansas as well as the entire United States. Our dependency on nonrenewable energy sources has increased significantly over the past 100 years. Energy consumption comes in several forms, such as: • Lighting our homes, businesses, and industries; • Cooling and heating our homes, businesses, and industries; • Heating our water for homes, businesses, and industries; • Food preparation; • Transportation – both personal and business related; • Agricultural equipment, and • Recreation and Entertainment – vehicular, computers, music, etc. The 21st Century has ushered in an increased concern for energy usage and its impacts on the environment. This increased concern for the environment created a better understanding of the carbon footprint generated by any one individual as well as striving towards modifying our behavior patterns in order to lessen the footprint. In addition, the phrase and concept of sustainability has become more widely used, even in Kansas.

Energy in Ellis County refers to both the oil and natural gas industry as well as the renewable energy industry. Energy is a critical asset in Ellis County.

OIL AND NATURAL GAS IN ELLIS COUNTY Oil and natural gas production has a solid history in Ellis County. Within the county, as of 2018, there are a total of 2,592 registered oil wells, which down from a recent peak of 2,737 wells in 1995. Table 10.1 shows the number of wells and production per year between 1995 and 2018. Between 1995 and 2018, the oil production in Ellis County has been up and down ranging from a high of 3,697,452 barrels in 2012 to a low of 2,600,442 barrels in 2018. However, even with the lowest production being in the previous few years, Ellis County is still the highest producing county in Kansas. Figure 10.1 compares the county’s oil production in barrels vs. the number of wells in production. There does not appear to be any normal correlation between the number of active wells and the number of barrels produced in any given year. Figure 10.2 examines the average barrels of oil produced by each well and compares production to the average price per barrel (based on the OPEC prices). Again the correlation does not indicate the price per barrel had much influence

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1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

2,737 2,369 2,329 2,239 2,079 2,107 2,122 2,114 2,131 2,406 2,694 2,729 2,385 2,328 2,417 2,374 2,443 2,516 2,606 2,666 2,655 2,645 2,603 2,592

Production (bbls) 3,265,183 3,201,877 3,093,540 2,794,569 2,638,315 2,888,828 2,923,985 3,000,470 3,216,907 3,186,928 3,219,529 3,292,234 3,264,109 3,335,989 3,226,675 3,454,775 3,539,796 3,697,452 3,645,422 3,345,907 2,992,705 2,676,855 2,643,019 2,600,442

Average Price per Barrel (OPEC) $ 16.86 $ 20.29 $ 18.86 $ 12.28 $ 17.44 $ 27.60 $ 23.12 $ 24.36 $ 28.10 $ 36.05 $ 50.59 $ 61.00 $ 69.04 $ 94.10 $ 60.86 $ 77.38 $ 107.46 $ 109.45 $ 105.87 $ 96.29 $ 49.49 $ 40.68 $ 52.51 $ 69.52

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Based upon data from the US Census Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County Business Patterns reports, Annual Payroll in the area of Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction between 2011 and 2016 has been up and down. (Note: due to suppressed data on oil and gas extraction only, the best available data is combined with mining and quarrying).

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Table 10.2 indicates the peak number of establishments reporting annual payroll was 81 in 2014; the low was in 2011 with 69 establishments. The annual payroll began at $29,000,000 in 2011

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TABLE 10.3: NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION BY YEAR ELLIS COUNTY, KANSAS Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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87408.00 51052.00 21903.00 8759.00 7906.00 3935.00 3589.00 3601.00 3309.50 2334.00 1447.00 740.50

WIND The wind is one of those resources in abundance in Kansas. Wind is not a new technology in Kansas; the pioneers that settled in Kansas used wind mills for power and to work the water wells on their farms and ranches. Wind can be used to produce electricity through the construction of small-scale or utility/commercial grade wind conversion systems (wind turbines). However, not all areas of the state have the ideal levels needed to produce electricity on a utility or commercial level; but the use of small-scale wind turbines on homes and businesses will work in most parts of Kansas.

Figure 10.5: Annual Average Wind Speed @ 80 Meters

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of how these renewable resources can be used to diversify the county’s energy portfolio.

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Natural gas production, based upon the Kansas Geological Survey has completely fallen off. Table 10.3 shows the annual production of natural gas, similar to oil production for Ellis County. Based upon the data found, there has not been any natural gas production in Ellis County since 2008.

RENEWABLE ENERGY Renewable energy sources, according to most definitions, include natural resources such as the wind, the sun, water, and the earth (geothermal) that can be used over and over again with minimal or no depletion, as well as tapping into sources of methane (from natural resources or man-made conditions). The most common sources of renewable energy used in Kansas are the wind, the sun, water, and earth. The following are examples

According to the US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, “Areas with annual average wind speeds around 6.5 meters per second and greater at 80-m height are generally considered to have a resource suitable for wind development. Utility-scale, land-based wind turbines are typically installed between 80and 100-m high although tower heights for new installations are increasing—up to 140 m—to gain access to better wind resources higher aloft.” As shown in Figure 10.5, a majority of Ellis County receives at least 7.5 meters per second of annual wind speeds when measured at 80 meters aloft. Therefore, Ellis County, like much of western Kansas, is suitable for wind energy generation.

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units installed worldwide. PNE Corporation of Longview, Wash., covered installation of the turbines. The turbines stand 400 feet tall and are visible from campus. They were constructed on property located near the intersection of 210th Avenue and Golf Course Road in Hays. FHSU researched and took steps to ensure the wind turbine generators will not negatively impact the environment or cause an inconvenience to people living near the turbines. Three different evaluations were conducted to measure the effect the two wind turbines might have on the surrounding areas. The first, measuring noise level, determined that "only at the WTG sites does it rise above the level of background noise." A second test measured a shadow flicker effect, and the third examined the aesthetic effects on surrounding landscape. The study determined "some part of the wind turbine will be visible in almost all parts of the area directly adjacent to the installation with a diminishing visual impact as distance increases."

Photograph 10.1 Photo of an old wind mill

According to documentation submitted to Ellis County, the turbines will provide energy directly to campus, and their combined energy output will cover roughly 97% of energy consumption on campus. This translates to an annual reduction of $600,000 to $1 million in energy costs for FHSU. Source: https://www.fhsu.edu/president/wind-energy/

Photograph 10.2 Photo of Buckeye Wind Farm

Ellis County in recent years has become a solid player in wind energy, with the development of the Buckeye Wind Farm. Based upon an article in the Hays Daily News on November 26, 2013, the wind farm is a 200 mega-watt operation developed by Invenergy. The project spreads out over 28,000 acres of land north of Hays. In addition, Fort Hays State University utilizes two dedicated wind turbines to assist in powering the campus. The turbines are provided by Vestas, the leader in producing wind turbines. They have over 47,000

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SOLAR Solar energy has been around for decades and it last hit a high in popularity in the 1970’s. However, today’s solar energy design is much more efficient and aesthetically pleasing. Some of the aesthetic improvements have to do with the fact that today’s systems are not as bulky as their ancestors. Today, solar is being used much like wind turbines, on a small-scale level (home or business) or a much grander level (solar farms). Solar energy includes solar water and space heating as well as taking solar photovoltaic panels to convert the sun’s rays into electricity. Solar costs, at the time of this plan, have been seeing dramatic cost decreases per kW. Solar is rapidly becoming much more affordable to install and use. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, there is great potential for solar generation in Ellis County as a majority of the

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FIGURE 10.6: SOLAR POTENTIAL ELLIS COUNTY, KANSAS

Source: Solar Energy Industries Association

county and the state lies within some of the better areas in the country for solar potential. In the future, it may become desirable for new subdivisions/developments to incorporate dedicated renewable energy systems such as solar and wind. In order for this to occur, a standard subdivision regulation and zoning code would likely need to be modified in order to allow these systems.

production capacity. Instead of leaving land unfarmed, producers could work with energy developers to build new facilities. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY Geothermal energy is typically utilized through a process where a series of pipes are lowered into vertical cores called heat-sink wells. The pipes carry a highly conductive fluid that either is heated or cooled by the constant temperature of the ground. The resulting heat exchange is then transferred back into the heating and cooling system of a home or other structure. This is called a geothermal heat exchange system or ground source heat pump. The California Energy Commission estimates the costs of a geothermal system can earn net savings immediately when financed as part of a 30year mortgage (Source: American Planning Association, PAS Memo January/February 2009). METHANE ENERGY The use of methane to generate electricity is becoming more cost-effective across the country. Methane electrical generation can be accomplished through the use of a methane digester which takes the raw gas, naturally generated from some form of decomposing material, and converts the gas into electrical power. There have been some attempts to take the methane generated from animal manure and convert it into electricity; most have been successful but were costly to develop. Another approach to methane electrical generation is to tap into the methane being generated from a solid waste landfill; instead of burning off the methane, it can be piped into a methane convertor and generated into electricity for operating a manufacturing plant or placed on the overall grid for distribution.

Photograph 10.3 Photo of Small scale Solar Farm

Methane convertors make use of unwanted gases and are able to produce a viable product. As long as humans need to throw garbage into a landfill or the production of livestock is required, there will be a source of methane to tap for electrical generation.

Commercial solar provides opportunities for agricultural producers through the development of solar farms on lands with low to marginal

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FUTURE USE OF ENERGY IN ELLIS COUNTY

FIGURE 10.8: RENEWABLE ENERGY - QUESTION 9

Energy in the future is at a crossroads in the United States. There are some really wanting to move away from fossil fuels to all renewables and some wanting to limit renewable energy sources. Ellis County is getting heavily vested in both directions. During the planning process, the residents of Ellis County were asked to fill out a survey regarding a number of questions. Some focused on energy issues in Ellis County. Question 9 of the survey asked: “How important are the following to Ellis County? Scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being highly important” Source: MPC 2019

FIGURE 10.7: OIL AND GAS - QUESTION 9

A final question, Question 20, asked “in your vision of Ellis County, should the County encourage more renewable energy sources such as solar and/or wind?” The response was 69.29% yes and 19.58% No, and 11.16% Not sure

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Those answering the survey said Oil and Gas was highly important, with 85% rating it a 4 or 5. However, a similar question was asked regarding Renewable Energy. The results were similar but not nearly as high on the 4 and 5 rating. Overall, 61% rated Renewable Energy as a 4 or 5. This form of energy is also considered an important asset to Ellis County. When examining the mean score for this question, Oil and Gas had a mean of 4.39 and Renewable Energy has a mean of 3.71. Therefore, those answering this question, overall, saw oil and gas as more important to Ellis County than renewable energy.

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Where Does Ellis County Go From Here? Based upon the survey results and the reduction in cost of wind and solar, the costs per barrel for crude oil, and demands for renewable and fossil fuels being where they are, Ellis County will likely continue to see a solid mixture of both fossil fuels extraction and renewable energy production. The answer is truly not “rocket science” but until the market begins to make a major push one way or another, Ellis County is in a good place and prepared to move in either direction.

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Chapter 11 Hazards INTRODUCTION This Chapter of the Ellis County Comprehensive Plan contains the description of specific hazards within the planning area. Good planning would dictate the need to include such issues as Hazards within the Comprehensive Plan. The information found in this Chapter has been taken from the current Hazard Mitigation Plan written for the counties of Ellis, Graham, Ness, Norton, Phillips, Rooks, Rush, Russell, and Trego. The discussion herein will be focused on those with a land use impact and only for Ellis County.

HAZARDS SECTION One of the key items within the hazard mitigation plan is a risk assessment for the future. The assessment is based upon the type of hazard event and likelihood of it occurring again in the future. The types of hazards assessed are: • Agricultural infestation; • Civil disorder; • Dam and levee failure; • Drought; • Earthquake; • Expansive soils; • Extreme temperature; • Flood; • Hailstorm; • Hazardous materials; • Land subsidence;

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Landslide; Lightning; Major disease outbreak; Radiological; Soil erosion & dust; Terrorism/Agri-Terrorism; Tornado; Utility/Infrastructure failure; Wildfire; Windstorm, and Winter Storm.

HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN The Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan rates the 22 different hazards on Location, Maximum Probable Extent, Probability of Future Events, and Overall Significance. It is critical to monitor hazards, even the ones rated as a Low Risk. The key to successfully addressing these incidents is to follow through with the Goals and Strategies developed to mitigate the issues. Successful mitigation will aid in minimizing the overall loss occurring from any hazard situation.

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Hazards The following information is taken directly from the 2015 Hazard Mitigation Plan which includes Ellis County. The expectation of this section and Chapter is that information, goals and mitigation strategies will be updated in the Comprehensive Plan as new Hazard Mitigation Plans are adopted. Based on the identification of potential hazards, each hazard is profiled to provide data concerning previous occurrences, the probability of future occurrence and the threat to the planning area. As north-northwest Kansas is generally uniform in terms of climate, topography, building characteristics, and development trends, overall hazards and vulnerability do not vary greatly across the planning area. Weather-related hazards such as drought, extreme temperatures, hail, tornados, windstorms, and winter storms affect the entire planning area. As such, one general profile will be created for these hazards. However, some hazards such as dam and levee failure, flood and landslide may have local variances and multiple profiles may be developed if the risk does not match with the entire planning area. For each identified hazard the following information is provided: • Hazard Description: a general discussion of the hazard and includes information on potential warning time, the potential duration of the event, and potential impacts; • Hazard Location: the geographic extent or location of the hazard in the planning area; • Previous Occurrences and Extent: information on historic incidents and their impacts; • Hazard Vulnerability and Impact: discussion of the vulnerability of the region, or specific jurisdiction as appropriate, and potential impacts of identified hazards; • Future Development: potential results of future development related to hazards; • Probability of Future Occurrence: frequency of past events used to gauge the likelihood of future occurrences, and • Consequence Analysis: analysis of the potential impacts using set criteria. Calculated Priority Risk Index The North-Northwest Kansas HMPC used the calculated priority risk index (CPRI) methodology to prioritize each of the identified hazards. CPRI prioritization considers the following four elements of risk:

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The following tables provide a summary for each of the risk elements, including a rationale behind each numerical rating.

Using the rankings described in the tables above, the following weighted formula was used to determine each hazard’s CPRI:

Based on their CPRI, each hazard was assigned a planning significance category. Each planning significance category was assigned a CPRI range, with a higher score indicating greater planning

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Hazards criticality. The following table details planning significance CPRI ranges.

the surrounding counties. Based upon the 2015 Hazard Mitigation Studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional/county specific ratings similar to Table 10.1, the following Table calculates a regional CPRI rating for each hazard.

TABLE 11.2: REGIONAL HAZARD CPRI PLANNING SIGNIFICANCE The terms high, moderate and low indicate the level of prioritization of planning effort for each hazard, and do not indicate the potential impact of a hazard occurring. Hazards rated with moderate or high planning significance were more thoroughly investigated and discussed due to the availability of data and historic occurrences, while those with a low planning significance were generally addressed due to lack of available data and historical occurrences. The following table shows previous CPRI ratings for Ellis County. Based on discussions with the HMPC, the CPRIs were reviewed and approved or modified as required

TABLE 11.1: ELLIS COUNTY HAZARD CPRI PLANNING SIGNIFICANCE

The 2015 Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan goes into far greater detail on each of these hazards; please review Chapter 3 of the Plan for these details.

Note the Table above is only the excerpt for Ellis County. See the 2015 Hazard Mitigation Study for

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Energy HAZARDS GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals were established for the entire Hazard Mitigation Plan. Goal 1:

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Reduce and/or eliminate the risk to the people and property of NorthNorthwest Kansas from the identified hazards in this plan. Strive to protect all of the vulnerable populations, structures, and critical facilities in North-Northwest Kansas from the impacts of the identified hazards. Improve public outreach initiatives to include education, awareness and partnerships with all willing entities in order to enhance understanding of the risks North-Northwest Kansas faces due to the impacts of the identified hazards. Enhance communication and coordination among all agencies and between agencies and the public.

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mission of FEMA's PA program is to provide assistance to State, Tribal and local governments, and certain types of Private Nonprofit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. Through the PA program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disasterdamaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain private non-profit organizations. The PA Program also encourages protection of these damaged facilities from future events by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process. The Federal share of assistance is not less than 75% of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration. The grantee (usually the State) determines how the non-Federal share (up to 25%) is split with the eligible applicants. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans: The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and most private nonprofit organizations. SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets. The Housing and Urban Development Agency provides flexible grants to help cities, counties, and States recover from Presidentially declared disasters, especially in low-income areas, subject to availability of supplemental appropriations. Community Development Block Grant Program - The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run programs at the Housing and Urban Development Agency. The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to 1209 general units of local government and states. HUD provides flexible grants to help cities, counties, and states recover from Presidentially declared disasters, especially in low-income areas, subject to

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availability of supplemental appropriations. Individual & Households, Other Needs Assistance (ONA) Program: The ONA program provides financial assistance to individuals or households who sustain damage or develop serious needs because of a natural or manmade disaster. The funding share is 75% federal funds and 25% state funds. The ONA program provides grants for necessary expenses and serious needs that cannot be provided for by insurance, another federal program, or other source of assistance. The current maximum allowable amount for any one disaster to individuals or families is $25,000. The program gives funds for disaster-related necessary expenses and serious needs, including the following categories:  Personal property  Transportation  Medical and dental  Funeral  Essential tools  Flood insurance  Moving and storage Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Grants: The 10Year Comprehensive Strategy focuses on assisting people and communities in the WUI to moderate the threat of catastrophic fire through the four broad goals of improving prevention and suppression, reducing hazardous fuels, restoring fire-adapted ecosystems, and promoting community assistance. The WUI Grant may be used to apply for financial assistance towards hazardous fuels and educational projects within the four goals of: improved prevention, reduction of hazardous fuels, restoration of fireadapted ecosystems and promotion of community assistance.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES The following pages are key hazard mitigation strategies formulated during the study period.

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Chapter 12 Natural Resources and the Environment INTRODUCTION

NATURAL CONDITIONS

In order to formulate a truly valid and “comprehensive” plan for the future development of Ellis County, it is necessary to evaluate the environmental and man-made conditions currently existing in order to determine the impacts these factors may have on future land uses in the County. This component of the Ellis County Comprehensive Plan provides a general summary of the environmental and man-made conditions, which are present in the County, and identifies and qualifies the characteristics of which will directly or indirectly impact future land uses in the County.

Climate

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Climate Geology Relief and Drainage Wildlife Wetlands Soil Association Capability Grouping Prime Farmland Soil Limitations

(This information was taken from the Ellis County Soil Survey by the United States Department of Agriculture – Soil Conservation Service – August 1975)

Ellis County, in western Kansas, has a typical continental climate characterized by abundant sunshine, low humidity, moderate winds, cold winters, warm to hot summers, light winter precipitation, and a pronounced rainfall peak late in spring and in summer. Western Kansas is in the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains. This massive mountain barrier is an important climatic control along the western border of the State, but its effect gradually diminishes eastward. Thus, average annual precipitation increases from 16 inches over extreme western parts of Kansas to more than 40 inches in the southeastern corner of Kansas. Ellis County, which has an average of 24.1 inches of precipitation, is located in the drier part of the State. In 2018, Ellis County received a total of 35.2 inches, with 24.67 inches (70%) coming from April to September. Obviously, with an average annual precipitation of 24.1 inches, several years have not been as favorable as 2018. The seasonal distribution, on average, of rainfall is of great significance to farming. About 77 percent of the

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Natural Resources and the Environment average annual precipitation falls during the growing season, April through September. The peak rainfall is in May, June, and July; precipitation typically averages more than 3 inches in each of those months. After the peak early in summer, precipitation gradually declines, and reaches a minimum average of 0.48 inch in January. Winter is very dry; only 9 percent of the annual precipitation occurs in December, January, and February. However, from December 2017 through February 2018, Ellis County only received 2.3% of the 2018 totals. The largest amount of annual precipitation recorded in Ellis County was 43.34 inches in 1951. As in most drier climates, precipitation in Ellis County is undependable. Rainfall varies widely from month to month and from year to year. Some months during the period of record received no measurable precipitation, but a few months had more than 10 inches. Dry periods of several months are not uncommon, and droughts extending over a period of years may occur at irregular intervals. Droughts have been especially devastating in Ellis County. Much of the moisture falls during showers late in the afternoon or at night and during thundershowers in the warmer part of the year. Thunderstorms can be violent at times and are accompanied by heavy rain, large hailstones, strong winds, and tornadoes. Severe storms, however, are generally local, are short, and produce damage in a variable and spotted pattern. Hail damage, which varies widely from year to year, can be extensive if the hail occurs in May or June, before harvest. The heaviest hail generally occurs in wet years when the potential wheat yield is highest. Because of the continental climate and dry air, daily and annual temperature ranges are rather wide. The dry air allows rapid rise in temperature during periods of sunshine and marked cooling at night. Occasional surges of cold, arctic air in winter contribute to the wide annual temperature range. Average monthly temperature at Hays varies from 30.2° F. in January to 79.3° in July. The lowest and highest temperatures in Ellis County were –26° in February 1905 and 117° in July 1938. The freeze-free period averages 171 days and extends from April 27 to October 15 . There is little crop loss from freezing weather in most years, but freezes late in spring occasionally damage winter wheat.

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Snowfall is light, averaging about 16 inches per year. Winter snowfall has been as much as 58 inches, but more than 35 inches is unusual. The prevailing wind is southerly. Average windspeed which is moderately strong in all seasons, reaches a maximum in spring. Average hourly windspeed in the windiest month, March, is about 15 miles per hour. Strong, dry winds blowing over unprotected soils in spring cause occasional severe dust storms. There are occasional tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, some with hail. These storms are local and of short duration, and the pattern of damage is variable and spotty. The average relative humidity in midafternoon is about 55 percent. Humidity is higher at night, and the average at dawn is about 80 percent. The sun shines 70 percent of the time possible in summer and 55 percent in winter. Geology (This information was taken from the Kansas Geological Society)

The general formation within Ellis County is Quaternary age loess and Ogallala Formation, with Carlisle Shale formed in Cretaceous system. The Ogallala Formation (Tertiary) is the youngest bedrock in Ellis County and underlies the western edge of the county at a depth of 160 to 220 feet. Throughout the rest of the county the Niobrara and Carlisle Formations (Cretaceous) are the uppermost bedrock at a depth of 150 feet to more than 400 feet. The older Quaternary sediments contain much sand and gravel, and they are the principal aquifer tapped by the irrigation and municipal wells. The Quaternary sediments at or near the surface are loess and eolian sand on the uplands and clayey to gravelly alluvium in the valleys. Loveland Loess mantled the entire county and is exposed on valley sides. This loess is brown with a pinkish to reddish tint and is moderately fine textured. Above the Loveland deposit is Peorian Loess. It mantles the uplands throughout the county and is the principal soil parent material. It is pale brown, slightly clayey, and weakly calcareous.

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Ellis County lies in the Rolling Plains and Breaks section on the eastern edge of the High Plains in the Great Plains physiographic province. The county occupies nearly level to sloping tablelands and sloping to moderately steep broken lands dissected by the Saline River on the north, Big Creek in the middle, and the Smoky Hill River on the south. Elevation ranges from about 2,370 feet in the westcentral part of the county to about 1,700 feet in the southeastern part in the streambed of the Smoky Hill River. The soils generally slope to the east, and elevation drops at an average of about 20 feet per mile. There are, however, some areas that drop 50 to 100 feet per mile and other areas that drop less than 10 feet per mile. The Saline River rises in Sherman County, Kansas, and flows into northern Ellis County from the west. The Smoky Hill River rises in eastern Colorado and flows into the southern part of the county from the west. Big Creek enters the county from the west. The valleys of the Smoky Hill and Saline Rivers are not wide. They range from less than 1/4 mile to as much as 2 miles in width. Big Creek Valley, however, has a more constant width than the valleys of either of the rivers. The divides between streams are narrow, or less than 1 mile to as much as 5 miles wide. Consequently, most of the smaller drainageways flow mostly north or south.

WETLANDS Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods during the year, including during the growing season. Water saturation (hydrology) largely determines the soil development and the types of plant and animal communities living in and on the soil. Wetlands may support both aquatic and terrestrial species. The prolonged presence of water creates conditions favoring the growth of specially adapted plants (hydrophytes) and promote the development of characteristic wetland (hydric)

soils. Wetlands vary widely because of regional and local differences in soils, topography, climate, hydrology, water chemistry, vegetation, and other factors, including human disturbance. Two general categories of wetlands are recognized: coastal or tidal wetlands and inland or non-tidal wetlands. Inland wetlands found in Ellis County are most common on floodplains along the Saline and Smoky Hill Rivers and other streams (riparian wetlands), in isolated depressions surrounded by dry land (for example, playas, basins, and "potholes"), along the margins of lakes and ponds, and in other low-lying areas where the groundwater intercepts the soil surface or where precipitation sufficiently saturates the soil (vernal pools and bogs). Inland wetlands include marshes and wet meadows dominated by herbaceous plants, swamps dominated by shrubs, and wooded swamps dominated by trees. Many of these wetlands are seasonal (dry one or more seasons every year). The quantity of water present and the timing of its presence in part determine the functions of a wetland and its role in the environment. Even wetlands can appear dry, at times, for significant parts of the year - such as vernal pools - often provide critical habitat for wildlife adapted to breeding exclusively in these areas. The federal government protects wetlands through regulations (like Section 404 of the Clean Water Act), economic incentives and disincentives (for example, tax deductions for selling or donating wetlands to a qualified organization and the "Swampbuster" provisions of the Food Security Act), cooperative programs, and acquisition (for example, establishing national wildlife refuges). Partnerships to manage whole watersheds have developed among federal, state, tribal, and local governments; nonprofit organizations; and private landowners. The goal of these partnerships is to implement comprehensive, integrated watershed protection approaches. A watershed approach recognizes the inter-connection of water, land, and wetlands resources and results in more complete solutions that address more of the factors causing wetland degradation. The federal government achieves the restoration of former or degraded wetlands under the Clean

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Water Act Section 404 program as well as through watershed protection initiatives. Together, partners can share limited resources to find the best solutions to protect and restore America's natural resources. While regulation, economic incentives, and acquisition programs are important, they alone cannot protect the majority of our remaining wetlands. Education of the public and efforts in conjunction with states, local governments, and private citizens are helping to protect wetlands and to increase appreciation of the functions and values of wetlands. The rate of wetlands loss has been slowing. Approximately 75 percent of wetlands are privately owned, so individual landowners are critical in protecting these areas.

Wetlands are categorized in several classifications, each more detailed and specific than the previous. The NWI uses five systems; marine, estuarine, riverine, lacustrine, and palustrine. Within each system, there are subsystems, classes, subclasses, and dominance types to describe different wetland characteristics. The system classification refers to wetlands sharing similar hydrologic, geomorphologic, chemical, or biological factors. The following are definitions and examples of three of the five systems used to describe wetlands. The Marine and Estuarine wetland systems are located in and near the open ocean; therefore, they do not occur in Kansas. Further information, through NWI, on specific classifications is available.

Wetlands play an important role in the ecology of Ellis County. Wetlands are home to many species of wildlife, many of which live only in wetland areas. Wetlands also provide an important service to nearby areas by holding and retaining floodwaters. These waters are then slowly released as surface water, or are used to recharge groundwater supplies. Wetlands also help regulate stream flows during dry periods.

Ellis County experiences each of these three other wetland systems. The majority of the wetlands in the county occur, mostly along the rivers and as meadow areas. However, there are smaller wetland pockets scattered around Ellis County.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) produce information on the characteristics, extent, and status of the Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wetlands and deep-water habitats. This information has been compiled and organized into the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI).

Figures 12.1, 12.2, and 12.3 depict common examples of the riverine, lacustrine, and palustrine wetlands, respectively. Figure 12.4 shows the occurrence of wetlands in Ellis County. These figures were produced by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and are taken from their 1979 publication entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United Statesâ&#x20AC;?, some enhancement was completed in order to place accents on key areas.

Figure 12.1: Riverine Wetland System

Figure 12.2: Lacustrine Wetland System

Source: National Wetlands Inventory

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Natural Resources and the Environment Figure 12.1 shows the riverine system includes all wetlands occurring in channels, with two exceptions: (1) wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergent, emergent mosses, or lichens, and (2) habitats with water containing ocean derived salts in excess of 0.5%. A channel is an open conduit either naturally or artificially created which periodically or continuously contains moving water, or which forms a connecting link between two bodies of standing water. Therefore, water is usually, but not always, flowing in the riverine system. Springs discharging into a channel are also part of the riverine system. Uplands and palustrine wetlands may occur in the channel, but are not included in the riverine system. Palustrine MossLichen Wetlands, Emergent Wetlands, Scrub-Shrub Wetlands, and Forested Wetlands may occur adjacent to the riverine system, often in a floodplain. The Lacustrine System includes all wetlands with all of the following characteristics: (1) situated in a topographic depression or a dammed river channel; (2) lacking trees, shrubs, persistent emergents, emergent moss or lichens with greater than 30% area coverage; and (3) total area exceeds 20 acres. Similar wetland areas totaling less than 20 acres are also included in the Lacustrine System if an active wave-formed or bedrock shoreline feature makes up all or part of the boundary, or if the water depth in the deepest part of the basin exceeds 6.6 feet (2 meters) at low water. The Lacustrine System includes permanently flooded lakes and reservoirs (e.g. Lake Superior), intermittent lakes (e.g. playa lakes), and tidal lakes with ocean-derived salinities below 0.5% (e.g. Grand lake, Louisiana). Typically, there are extensive areas of deep water and there is considerable wave action. Islands of Palustrine wetlands may lie within the boundaries of the Lacustrine System.

Figure 12.3: Palustrine Wetland System

Source: National Wetlands Inventory

The Palustrine System includes all non-tidal wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergent, emergent mosses or lichens, and all such wetlands that occur in tidal areas where salinity due to ocean-derived salts is below 0.5%. It also includes wetlands lacking such vegetation, but with all of the following four characteristics: (1) area less than 20 acres; (2) lacking active wave-formed or bedrock shoreline features; (3) water depth in the deepest part of basin less than 6.6 feet (2 meters) at low water; and (4) salinity due to ocean-derived salts less than 0.5%. The Palustrine System was developed to group the vegetated wetlands traditionally called by such names as marsh, swamp, bog, fen, and prairie, which are found throughout the United States. It also includes the small, shallow, permanent, or intermittent water bodies often called ponds. These wetlands may be situated shoreward of lakes, river channels, or estuaries; on river floodplains; in isolated catchments; or on slopes. They may also occur as islands in lakes or rivers.

SOIL FORMATION AND CLASSIFICATION The general soil map shows broad areas having a distinctive pattern of soils, relief, and drainage. Each map unit, or soil association, on the general soil map is a unique natural landscape. Typically, an association consists of one or more major soils and some minor soils. The associations are named for the major soils. The soils making up one association can occur in other associations but in a different pattern.

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Natural Resources and the Environment (The following information has been inserted directly from the Ellis County Soils Survey dated August 1975)

SOIL ASSOCIATIONS 1. ROXBURY-ELTREE-HORD ASSOCIATION General Soil Description Deep, nearly level to strongly sloping, well-drained soils that have a loam to silty clay loam subsoil; on flood plains, stream terraces, and valley sides This association is along the major streams of the county. The soils on the flood plains and terraces are nearly level to gently undulating, and the soils on the valley sides are nearly level to strongly sloping. This association covers about 12 percent of the county. About 24 percent is Roxbury soils, 16 percent is Eltree soils, 11 percent is Hord soils, and 40 percent is minor soils, Figure 12.6. Roxbury soils are nearly level to gently undulating soils on terraces. The surface layer typically is grayish-brown silt loam about 24 inches thick. The next layer is grayish-brown light silty clay loam about 26 inches thick. It is underlain at a depth of about 50 inches by light brownish-gray light silty clay loam. Roxbury soils are calcareous and have high available water capacity.

Minor soils in this association are Alluvial land, broken, and Anselmo, Boel, Detroit, Holdrege, Inavale, McCook, Munjor, New Cambria, and Wann soils. The channels and banks of Big Creek are occupied by Alluvial land, broken. Inavale, McCook, and Munjor soils are on the flood plains and low terraces near the chan-nels of streams, and Detroit and New Cambria soils are on the higher terraces. Sloping Anselmo and Holdrege soils are associated with Eltree soils on valley side slopes. The somewhat poorly drained Boel and Wann soils are in areas that have a fluctuating water table. Water erosion is a hazard on the sloping soils, and soil blowing is a hazard on fields left bare of vegetation. The soils on the flood plains and low terraces are subject to flooding. Most of this association is cultivated. Some areas of the sandy, wet, or strongly sloping soils are in native grass. The arable soils of this association are among the most desirable for crops in the county, and the potential production is high for wheat, sorghum, and alfalfa. The soils in this association have good potential for irrigation if water is available. Some areas are irrigated. FIGURE 12.4: ROXBURY-ELTREE-HORD ASSOCIATION

Eltree soils are nearly level to strongly sloping soils on high terraces and valley sides. The surface layer is grayish-brown silt loam about 26 inches thick. The upper part of the subsoil is grayish-brown heavy silt loam about 9 inches thick. The lower part of the subsoil is light brownish-gray light silty clay loam about 14 inches thick. The underlying material is pale-brown light silty clay loam. Eltree soils are calcareous and have high available water capacity. Hord soils are nearly level to gently undulating soils on terraces. The surface layer is very dark grayishbrown silt loam about 18 inches thick. The upper part of the subsoil is dark grayish-brown light silty clay loam about 10 inches thick. The lower part of the sub-soil is light brownish-gray light silty clay loam about 15 inches thick. The underlying material is pale-brown heavy silt loam. Hord soils have high available water capacity.

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2. Mento-Brownell-Wakeen Association General Soil Description Deep and moderately deep, nearly level to strongly sloping, well-drained soils that have a very gravelly loam to silty clay loam subsoil; on uplands This association is on uplands that are dissected by drainageways. The areas along the drainageways are gently sloping to strongly sloping.

pale brown silty clay loam 12 inches thick. The underlying material is very pale brown silty clay loam 7 inches thick. Thinly bedded, brownish-yellow chalk bedrock is at a depth of about 36 inches. Wakeen soils are calcareous and have moderate available water capacity. FIGURE 12.7: Mento-Brownell-Wakeen ASSOCIATION

This association covers about 23 percent of the county. About 37 percent is Mento soils, 31 percent is Brownell soils, 10 percent is Wakeen soils, and 22 percent is of minor soils, Figure 12.7. Mento soils are deep, nearly level to sloping soils on uplands. The surface layer is typically dark grayishbrown silt loam about 9 inches thick. The subsoil is 22 inches thick. The upper part is grayish-brown heavy silty clay loam about 6 inches thick; the next layer is grayish-brown, calcareous heavy silty clay loam about 6 inches thick; and the lower layer is pale-brown, calcareous silty clay loam about 10 inches thick. The underlying material is 36 inches thick. The upper part of the underlying material is pale-brown, calcareous light silty clay loam about 10 inches thick; and the lower part is 26 inches of white, calcareous clay loam that has many fragments of chalk or limestone of sand and gravel size. Below is bedded chalky limestone. Mento soils have high available water capacity. Brownell soils are moderately deep, gently sloping to strongly sloping soils on uplands. The surface layer is typically very dark gray gravelly loam about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is dark-gray very gravelly loam about 8 inches thick that contains common chalky limestone fragments 1/2 inch to 2 inches in diameter. The underlying material is very pale brown channery loam about 15 inches thick that contains many coarse chalky limestone fragments 3 to 6 inches in diameter. Bedded chalky limestone is at a depth of 30 inches. Brownell soils have low available water capacity and are calcareous throughout. Wakeen soils are moderately deep, gently sloping to strongly sloping soils on uplands. The surface layer is typically 17 inches thick. The upper part is dark gray-ish-brown silt loam about 5 inches thick; the middle part is dark grayish-brown light silty clay loam about 5 inches thick; and the lower 7 inches is grayish-brown silty clay loam. The subsoil is very

Minor soils in this association are Alluvial land, wet, Armo, Bogue, Corinth, Harney, Heizer, and Roxbury soils. Harney soils are on the higher crests near Mento soils. Armo, Bogue, and Corinth soils are below the Brownell soils but above the floors of drainageways. Heizer soils are in steep areas below Mento, Brownell, and Wakeen soils. Roxbury soils are on the floors of the drainageways where a water table is not present. The Roxbury soils are frequently flooded. Alluvial land, wet, is on the floors of drainageways where a water table is present. Water erosion is a hazard on the sloping soils, and soil blowing is a hazard on fields left bare of vegetation. Iron chlorosis is a management concern if sorghum is planted on Wakeen and Armo soils, because of the high lime content. Overgrazing is the main management concern on range. About 55 percent of this association is in wheat and sorghum. The other 45 percent is native range, to which the soils are well suited.

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3. ARMO-BOGUE-HEIZER ASSOCIATION

FIGURE 12.8: ARMO-BOGUE-HEIZER ASSOCIATION

General Soil Description Deep to shallow, gently sloping to moderately steep, well drained and moderately well drained soils that have a channery loam to clay subsoil or substratum; on uplands This association is on uplands. Many drainageways and small streams dissect the landscape. This association covers about 14 percent of the county. About 46 percent is Armo soils, 19 percent is Bogue soils, 10 percent is Heizer soils, and 25 percent is minor soils and land types, Figure 12.8. Armo soils are deep, well-drained, gently sloping to strongly sloping soils. They are mostly sloping to strongly sloping and are on side slopes below Heizer soils and above Bogue soils. The surface layer is typically dark grayish-brown heavy loam in the upper 10 inches and grayish-brown silt loam in the lower 5 inches. The subsoil is pale-brown light clay loam about 13 inches thick. The upper 13 inches of the underlying material is pale-brown light clay loam, and the next 10 inches is palebrown silt loam. The lower layer of the underlying material, below a depth of about 51 inches, is a bed of fine and medium gravel that contains loam in about 30 percent of the interstices. Armo soils are calcareous and have high available water capacity. Bogue soils are moderately deep, moderately well drained, sloping to moderately steep soils. The surface layer is gray clay about 6 inches thick. The subsoil is gray clay 11 inches thick. The underlying material is gray clay in the upper 6 inches and dark-gray, weathered clay shale in the lower 9 inches. Clay shale is at a depth of about 32 inches. Bogue soils have low available water capacity. Heizer soils are shallow, well-drained, strongly sloping to moderately steep soils. Steep limestone bluffs are in some areas. The surface layer is darkgray gravelly loam about 6 inches thick. The next layer is gray channery loam 3 inches thick. The underlying material is light brownish-gray channery loam about 5 inches thick. Below this is white chalky limestone. Heizer soils are calcareous and have very low available water capacity.

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Minor soils and land types in this association are Alluvial land, clayey; Hilly land; Brownell, Corinth, Harney, Mento, New Cambria, Roxbury, and Wakeen soils; and shallow soils that have a texture similar to that of Bogue soils. Alluvial land, clayey, is on the floors of intermittent drainageways that drain areas of Bogue soils. New Cambria and Roxbury soils are on the floors of the larger drainageways. The Roxbury soils are frequently flooded. Hilly land is on the valley walls adjacent to streams. Harney soils are in a complex with Armo soils. Corinth soils are below Bogue soils on up-lands, and the shallow clays are intermixed with Bogue soils. Brownell, Mento, and Wakeen soils are above the Armo and Heizer soils. Erosion is a hazard in all cultivated areas and in areas of range that are overgrazed. Overgrazing is the main management concern in areas used as range. About 95 percent of this association is used for range. A few areas of gently sloping to sloping Armo soils on uplands are used for wheat and grain sorghum, but most of the cultivated areas produce livestock forage.

4. Corinth-Harney Association General Soil Description Moderately deep and deep, nearly level to strongly sloping, well-drained soils that have a silty clay loam to silty clay subsoil; on uplands This association is on ridgetops, hill crests, and side slopes on uplands.

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This association covers about 4 percent of the county. About 71 percent is Corinth soils, 17 percent is Harney soils, and 12 percent is minor soils, Figure 12.9. Corinth soils are moderately deep, gently sloping to strongly sloping soils on uplands. The surface layer is grayish-brown silty clay loam about 9 inches thick. The subsoil is 13 inches thick. The upper layer is light brownish-gray heavy silty clay loam 7 inches thick, and the lower layer is light yellowish-brown heavy silty clay loam 6 inches thick. The underlying material is 8 inches of brownish-yellow heavy silty clay loam that is underlain by light yellowish-brown, platy, calcareous shale. Corinth soils are calcareous and have moderate available water capacity. FIGURE 12.9: Corinth-Harney Association

uplands. Bogue soils are above Corinth soils, and Nibson soils are below Corinth soils. Water erosion is a hazard on the sloping soils, and soil blowing is a hazard on all fields left bare of vegetation. Iron chlorosis is a concern on Corinth soils if sorghum is planted, because of the high lime content of these soils. Overgrazing is the main concern on range. About 70 percent of this association is cultivated. Wheat and sorghum are the main crops. The strongly sloping soils are mostly in native grass.

5. Campus-Harney-Carlson Association General Soil Description Moderately deep and deep, nearly level to moderately steep, well-drained soils that have a loam to silty clay subsoil or substratum; on uplands This association is on tablelands, ridgetops, and side slopes that are cut by widely spaced intermittent drainageways. This association covers about 7 percent of the county. About 35 percent is Campus soils, 20 percent Harney soils, 12 percent is Carlson soils, and 33 percent is minor soils, Figure 12.9.

Harney soils are deep, nearly level to sloping soils on uplands. The surface layer is 10 inches thick. The upper 6 inches is dark grayish-brown silt loam, and the lower 4 inches is dark grayish-brown light silty clay loam. The subsoil is about 30 inches thick. The upper 9 inches is grayish-brown heavy silty clay loam; the next 11 inches is grayish-brown light silty clay; and the lower 10 inches is light brownish-gray, calcareous heavy silty clay loam. The underlying material is light brownish-gray, calcareous light silty clay loam. Harney soils have high available water capacity.

Campus soils are moderately deep, sloping to strongly sloping soils on ridgetops and side slopes and along drainageways. The surface layer is dark grayish-brown loam, about 9 inches thick, that contains many caliche fragments 1/4 to 1 inch in diameter. The next layer is light-gray clay loam, about 10 inches thick, that has many caliche fragments 1/4 to 1 inch in dia-meter. The underlying material is white loam, about 14 inches thick, that has many caliche fragments 1/4 to 1 inch in diameter. White, partly consolidated caliche is at a depth of about 33 inches. Campus soils are calcareous and have low available water capacity.

Minor soils in this association are Bogue, Nibson, and Roxbury soils. Roxbury soils are frequently flooded and occur on the floor of intermittent drainageways and small creeks that incise the

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FIGURE 12.10: CAMPUS-HARNEY-CARLSON ASSOCIATION

frequently flooded, and Alluvial land, wet, are on floors of intermittent drainageways. Water erosion is a hazard on the sloping cultivated soils, and soil blowing is a hazard on soils left bare of vegetation. Overgrazing is the main management concern on range. Overgrazed range is susceptible to soil blowing and water erosion. Iron chlorosis is a concern where sorghum is planted on the Campus soils, because Campus soils have a high lime content, which reduces the availability of iron in the soil.

Harney soils are deep. They are nearly level to gently sloping soils on tablelands and sloping soils on side slopes above drainageways. The surface layer is about 10 inches thick. The upper part is dark gray-ish-brown silt loam 6 inches thick, and the lower part is dark grayish-brown light silty clay loam 4 inches thick. The subsoil is about 30 inches thick. The upper 9 inches is grayish-brown heavy silty clay loam; the next 11 inches is grayish-brown light silty clay; and the lower 10 inches is light brownish-gray, calcareous heavy silty clay loam. The underlying material is light brownish-gray, calcareous light silty clay loam. Harney soils have high available water capacity. Carlson soils are deep, nearly level to sloping soils on uplands. The surface layer is dark-gray silt loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is about 15 inches thick. The upper 4 inches is dark grayish-brown silty clay loam; the next 6 inches is brown heavy silty clay loam, and the lower 5 inches is grayish-brown, cal-careous silty clay loam. The underlying material is very pale brown, calcareous clay loam. Carlson soils have high available water capacity. Minor soils in this association are Armo, Canlon, Penden, and Mento soils ; Rough broken land ; Alluvial land, wet; and Roxbury silt loam, frequently flooded. Canlon soils are downslope from Campus soils and are associated with outcrops of caliche. Penden soils are strongly sloping to moderately steep and are down-slope from Canlon and Campus soils on side slopes. Mento soils are on the ridgetops on tablelands near Harney and Carlson soils. Rough broken land and Armo soils are below Campus and Penden soils. Roxbury silt loam,

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About 45 percent of this association is cultivated. The principal crops are wheat and sorghum. The remaining 55 percent of the acreage is strongly sloping to moderately steep and is used for range. The deep soils of this association have good potential for irrigation if water is available.

6. Harney-Carlson-Armo Association General Soil Description Deep, nearly level to strongly sloping, well-drained soils that have a clay loam to silty clay subsoil; on uplands This association is nearly level to gently sloping in broad areas on uplands and gently sloping to strongly sloping on sides of widely spaced drainageways that dissect these areas. The soil association covers 32 percent of the county. About 66 percent is Harney soils, 14 percent is Carlson soils, 13 percent is Armo soils, and 7 percent is minor soils, Figure 12.11. Harney soils are nearly level to sloping. A few small depressions occur where the soils are nearly level. The surface layer is about 10 inches thick. The upper 6 inches is dark grayish-brown silt loam, and the lower 4 inches is dark grayish-brown light silty clay loam; the subsoil is 30 inches thick. The upper 9 inches is grayish-brown heavy silty clay loam; the next 11 inches is grayish-brown light silty clay; and the lower 10 inches is light brownish-gray, calcareous heavy silty clay loam. The underlying material is light brownish-gray calcareous light silty clay loam. Harney soils have high available water capacity.

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FIGURE 12.11: HARNEY-CARLSON-ARMO ASSOCIATION

About 85 percent of this association is cultivated. Some areas of the strongly sloping soils are in native grass. The arable soils of this association are among the most desirable upland soils for crops in the county. The potential production is high for wheat and sorghum. Alfalfa can also be grown. These soils have a good potential for irrigation if water is available, and some areas are irrigated.

7. HARNEY-WAKEEN-NIBSON Association Deep to shallow, nearly level to strongly sloping, well drained and somewhat excessively drained soils that have a silty clay loam and silty clay subsoil; on uplands Carlson soils are nearly level to sloping. The surface layer is dark-gray silt loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is about 15 inches thick. The upper 4 inches is dark grayish-brown silty clay loam ; the next 6 inches is brown heavy silty clay loam ; and the lower 5 inches is grayish-brown, calcareous silty clay loam. The underlying material is very pale brown, calcareous clay loam. Carlson soils have high available water capacity. Armo soils are gently sloping on tablelands and sloping to strongly sloping along intermittent drainageways. The surface layer is typically dark grayish-brown heavy loam in the upper 10 inches and grayish-brown silt loam in the lower 5 inches. The subsoil is pale-brown light clay loam about 13 inches thick. The upper 13 inches of the underlying material is pale-brown light clay loam ; the next 10 inches is pale-brown silt loam ; and the lower part is a bed of fine and medium gravel that has 30 percent of the interstices filled with loam. Armo soils are calcareous and have high available water capacity. Minor soils in this association are Roxbury silt loam, frequently flooded, and Hord silt loam. The Roxbury soil is on the flood plains of the intermittent drainageways and small streams. The Hord soil is above the Roxbury soil. Water erosion is a hazard on the sloping soils, and soil blowing is a hazard on fields left bare of vegetation. Iron chlorosis, because of the high lime content of the Armo soils, lowers the production of sorghum. Overgrazing is the main management concern on range.

This association is nearly level to sloping on tablelands and gently sloping to strongly sloping on sides of drainageways that incise these tablelands. This association covers 8 percent of the county. About 43 percent is Harney soils, 19 percent is Wakeen soils, 17 percent is Nibson soils, and 21 percent is minor soils, Figure 12.12. Harney soils are deep, well-drained, nearly level to sloping soils on uplands. The surface layer is about 10 inches thick. The upper 6 inches is dark grayishbrown silt loam, and the lower 4 inches is dark grayish-brown light silty clay loam. The subsoil is 30 inches thick. The upper 9 inches is grayish-brown heavy silty clay loam ; the next 11 inches is grayishbrown light silty clay; and the lower 10 inches is light brownish-gray, calcareous heavy silty clay loam. The underlying material is light brownish-gray, calcareous light silty clay loam. Harney soils have high available water capacity. About 60 percent of the acreage of these soils is underlain by chalky limestone bedrock at a depth of 3 to 5 feet and is highly calcareous below the subsoil. Wakeen soils are moderately well drained, gently sloping to strongly sloping soils on uplands. The surface layer is about 17 inches thick. The upper part is dark grayish-brown silt loam about 5 inches thick, the next 5 inches is dark grayish-brown light silty clay loam, and the lower part is grayish-brown silty clay loam about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is very pale brown silty clay loam 12 inches thick. The underlying material is about 7 inches of very pale brown silty clay loam that is underlain by bedded brownish-yellow chalk at a depth of about 36

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inches. Wakeen soils are calcareous and have moderate available water capacity. FIGURE 12.12: HARNEY-WAKEEN-NIBSON ASSOCIATION

Nibson soils are shallow, somewhat excessively drained, sloping to strongly sloping soils on sides of drainageways. The surface layer is dark grayishbrown heavy silt loam about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is 7 inches thick. The upper part is grayishbrown silty clay loam 3 inches thick, and the lower part is light yellowish-brown silty clay loam 4 inches thick. The underlying material is 5 inches of paleyellow weathered shale and limestone of silty clay loam texture. Below this is pale-yellow shale and limestone. Nibson soils are calcareous and have very low available water capacity. Minor soils in this association are Armo and Mento soils, Hilly land, and Roxbury silt loam, frequently flooded. Armo soils are below the Nibson soils in the larger drainageways. Mento soils are intermingled with Harney and Wakeen soils on tablelands and are nearly level to gently sloping. Hilly land is on valley sides below the Nibson soils. Roxbury silt loam, frequently flooded, is on the floor of small streams and intermittent drainageways. Water erosion is a hazard in sloping, cultivated areas, and soil blowing is a hazard in cultivated areas left bare of vegetation. Overgrazing is the main concern on range. About 65 percent of this association is cultivated. Wheat and sorghum are the principal crops. The remaining 35 percent is in native grass and is used as range. Most areas of the Nibson soils are used for range.

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SOIL SUITABILITY The characteristics of soils play a major role in determining the potential compatibility of certain uses on the land. The ability to absorb certain liquids such as water and wastewater are different for certain types of soils. In addition, how sensitive an area is to erosion or how shallow the soils are in an area can have a major impact on the ability to develop a specific area of Ellis County. These conditions and how they factor into a soilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to support certain types of uses is referred to as limitations. Finally, if a soil has some level of limitation, it does not mean the different land uses cannot be undertaken in those soils. However, the key focus needs to be on the types of special engineering solutions needing to be implemented in order to overcome these specific soil limitations.

SOIL LIMITATIONS The interpretations are based on the engineering properties of soils, on test data for soils in the survey area and others nearby or adjoining, and on the experience of engineers and soil scientists familiar with the soils of Ellis County. Soil limitations are indicated by the ratings Not Limited, Somewhat Limited, and Very Limited. Not Limited means soil properties are generally favorable for the stated use, or in other words, that limitations are minor and easily overcome. Somewhat Limited means some soil properties are unfavorable but can be overcome or modified by special planning and design. Very Limited means soil properties may be so unfavorable and difficult to correct or overcome as to require various degrees of soil reclamation, special designs, or intensive maintenance.

Dwellings without Basements Figure 12.14 shows the soil suitability conditions for constructing dwelling without a basement (slab ongrade construction). In addition Table 12.1 provides

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the suitability by soil types and the specific conditions impacting the soil. Very Limited Conditions Based on Table 12.1, a large amount of the soils in Ellis County are considered very limited for a dwelling unit without a basement. There are seven major conditions impacting the soils (not all seven are present in any one soil type). The conditions present in the different soils are: • Slope • Shrink-Swell • Depth to soft bedrock • Flooding • Depth to Hard Bedrock • Depth to saturation zone • Ponding Again, these conditions may or may not eliminate the ability of a land owner to build a slab-on-grade dwelling unit, but specific conditions will need to be engineered to overcome potential problems in the future. Somewhat Limited Conditions Besides the severe soils, there are some soils considered somewhat limited which is less of an issue when developing. The conditions that are creating the somewhat limited classification are: • Slope • Shrink-swell • Depth to Soft Bedrock • Depth to Hard Bedrock

Dwellings with Basements Figure 12.15 shows the soil suitability conditions for constructing dwellings with basements. In addition Table 12.1 provides the suitability by soil types and the specific conditions impacting the soil. Very Limited Conditions Based on Table 12.1, the Very Limited conditions are very similar to dwellings without asements. As noted above, a majority of the soils in Ellis County are considered Very Limited for a Dwelling Unit with a Basement. There are seven major conditions impacting the soils, which are the same as without basements (not all seven are present in any one soil type). The conditions present in the different soils are: • Slope

• • • • • •

Shrink-Swell Depth to Soft Bedrock Flooding Depth to Hard Bedrock Depth to saturation zone Ponding

Again, these conditions may or may not eliminate the ability of a land owner to build a dwelling unit, but specific conditions will need to be engineered to overcome to eliminate potential problems in the future. Somewhat Limited Conditions There are fewer Somewhat Limited rated soils having fewer issues when developing. The conditions creating the Somewhat Limited classification are: • Slope • Shrink-swell • Depth to Soft Bedrock • Depth to Hard Bedrock

SEPTIC TANK AND ABSORPTION FIELDS Figure 12.16 shows the soil suitability conditions for placement of a septic tank and absorption field in Ellis County. Table 12.1 provides the suitability by soil types and the specific conditions impacting the soil. Very Limited Conditions Based upon the Table 12.1, there are seven conditions impacting the use of septic tanks and absorption fields in Ellis County. The major conditions impacting the soils are: • Slope • Flooding • Depth to saturation zone • Ponding • Seepage • Filtering Capacity • Depth to Bedrock Again, these conditions may or may not eliminate the ability of a land owner to use a septic tank and absorption field but specific conditions will need to be engineered to eliminate potential problems in the future. Somewhat Limited Conditions The issues present creating Somewhat problems for septic tanks are:

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Natural Resources and the Environment TABLE 12.1: SOIL PROPERTIES BY TYPE AND USE Soil Symbol/Soil Name

Dwellings without Basements

Dwellings with Basements

Septic tank and absorption fields

Sewage Lagoons

Sanitary Landfill

Small Commercial Businesses

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

2511 Anselmo

0

-

0

-

2

8

2

1,8

2

8,12

1

1

2518 Armo

0

-

0

-

1

9

1

8

1

12

0

-

2519 Armo

0

-

0

-

1

9

1

1,8

1

12

1

1,2

2520 Armo

0

-

0

-

1

9

1

1,8

1

12

1

1,2

2521 Armo

1

1

1

1,3

1

1,9

2

1,3,4,8

1

1,12

2

1,4

2524 Armo-Bogue

1

1,2

1

1

1

1,9

2

1,3,4,8

1

1,12

2

1,2,3,4

2100 Boel

2

4

2

1,6

2

4,6,8,10

2

4,6,8

2

4,6,8

2

4

2537 Bogue

2

2

2

2,3

2

11

2

1,3

2

11,12

2

1,2

2540 Bogue-Armo

2

1,2,3,4

2

1,2,3,4

2

1,4,9,11

2

1,3,4,8

2

1,4,11,12

2

1,2,3,4

2546 Brownell

1

5

2

4,5,6

2

4,6,9,11

2

1,4,5,6,8

2

4,6,11,12

1

1,5

2562 Campus-Canlon

1

2,5

2

1,4,5

2

1,4,9

2

1,5,8

2

1,4

2

1.4.5

2564 Campus-Carlson

1

5

2

5

2

9,11

2

1,5,8

2

11,12

1

1,5

2566 Campus-Penden

1

1,2,5

2

1,4,5,6

2

1,4,6,9,11

2

1,5,8

2

1,4,6,11,12

2

1,2,4,5,6

2568 Canlon

2

1,5

2

1,5

1

1,9,11

2

1,5,8

2

1,11,12

2

1,5

2574 Carlson

1

2

1

2

2

9

1

8

1

12

1

2

2590 Corinth

1

2

1

2,3

2

9,11

2

3

2

11,12

1

2

2592 Corinth

1

2

1

2,3

2

4,9,11

2

1,3,4,8

2

4,11,12

1

1,2

2594 Corinth

1

1,2

1

1,2,3

2

1,4,9,11

2

1,3,4,8

2

1,4,11,12

2

1,2,4

3800 Crete

2

2,6

2

2,6,7

2

6,7,9

1

8

1

12

2

2,6,7

3827 Crete

2

2,6,7

2

2,6,7

2

6,7,9

1

8

1

12

2

2,6,7

3720 Detroit

2

2,4,6,7

2

2,4,6.7

2

4,6,7,9

1

4,8

1

4,12

2

2,4,6,7

2598 Dorrance

1

1

1

1

2

1,8,10

2

1,8

2

1,8

2

1

2601 Dorrance

1

1

1

1

2

1,8,10

2

1,8

2

1,8,12

2

1

2604 Eltree

0

-

1

-

1

9

1

8

1

12

2

-

2605 Eltree

0

-

0

-

1

9

1

8

1

12

0

-

2606 Eltree

0

-

0

-

1

9

1

8

1

12

0

-

2607 Eltree

1

1

0

1

1

1,9

2

1,8

1

1,12

2

1

9979 Fluvaquents

2

4,7

2

4,6,7

2

1

4,6,7,8

2

4,6,7,12

1

4,7

9982 Fluvents

2

2,4

2

2,4

2

4,6,7,9

1

1,4,8

2

4,12

1

1,2,4

2612 Harney

1

2

1

2

2

4,9

1

8

1

12

1

2

2613 Harney

1

2

1

2,3

2

6,7,9

1

8

1

12

1

2

2614 Harney

1

2

1

2,3

2

9,11

1

1,8

1

12

1

1,2

2617 Harney

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2

1

2,5

1

9

1

1,5,8

1

11,12

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1,2

2618 Harney-Armo

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2

1

2

1

9

1

1,8

1

12

1

1,2

2619 Harney-Carlson

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2,5

1

2

2

9,11

1

8

1

12

1

2,5

2620 Harney-Carlson

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2,5

1

2

2

9,11

1

8

1

12

1

2,5

2622 Harney-Mento

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2,5

1

2,5

2

9,11

1

5,8

1

11,12

1

2,5

2623 Harney-Mento

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2,5

1

2,5

2

4,9,11

1

1,5,8

1

11,12

1

1,2,5

2631 Harney-Wakeen

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2

1

2,3,5

2

4,6,9,11

1

5,8

1

11,12

1

2

2632 Harney-Wakeen

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2,3

1

2,3,5

2

4,6,9,11

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5,8

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TABLE 12.1: SOIL PROPERTIES BY TYPE AND USE CONT. Soil Symbol/Soil Name

Dwellings without Basements

Dwellings with Basements

Septic tank and absorption fields

Sewage Lagoons

Sanitary Landfill

Small Commercial Businesses

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

Suitability

Conditions

2658 Heizer-Armo

2

1,2,3,4,5

2

1,2,3,4,5

2

1,4,8,9,11

2

1,3,4,5,8

2

1,4,11,12

2

1,2,4,5

2660 Heizer-Brownell

2

1,4,5

2

1,4,5

2

1,4,9,11

2

1,4,5,8

2

1,4,11,12

2

1,5

2667 Holdrege

1

2

0

-

2

9

1

8

1

12

1

2

2668 Holdrege

1

2,4

0

-

2

8,9

1

8

1

12

1

2

3755 Hord

2

4

2

2,4

1

4,9

1

4,8

1

4,12

2

2,4

3765 Humbarger

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,9

2

4,8

2

4,6,12

2

4

2107 Inavale

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,10

2

4,8

2

4,8

2

4

2112 Inavale

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,10

2

4,8

2

4,8,12

2

4

2113 Inavale

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,10

2

1,4,8

2

4,8

2

1,4

2345 McCook

2

4

2

4

1

4,9

1

4,8

1

4,12

2

4

2347 McCook

2

4

2

4

1

4,9

1

4,8

1

4,12

2

4

2700 Mento

1

2

1

2

2

8,9,11

2

8

1

12

1

2

2701 Mento

1

2

1

2

2

8,9,11

2

8

1

12

1

2

2702 Mento

1

2

1

2

2

8,9,11

2

8

1

12

1

2

2703 Mento

1

2

1

2

2

8,9,11

2

1,8

1

12

1

1,2

2201 Munjor

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,9,10

2

4,8

2

4,8,12

2

4

2202 Munjor

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,9

2

4,8

2

4,8,12

2

4

2225 New Cambria

2

2,4

2

2,4

2

4,9,11

2

3,4,6,8

2

4,11,12

2

2,4

2366 New Cambria

2

2,4

2

2,4

2

4,9,11

1

4,8

1

4,12

2

2,4

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1,3

2

1,3,4,5

2

1,4,6,9,11

2

1,3,4,6,8

2

1,4,6,11,12

2

1,3,4,6

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1,2,3

2

1,3,4,5

2

1,4,6,9,11

2

1,3,4,6,8

2

1,4,6,11,12

2

1,3,4,6

2747 Penden

1

2,5

0

-

1

9

1

1,8

2

12

1

1,2,5

2754 Penden

1

1

1

1

1

1,9

2

1,5,8

1

1,12

2

1,5

2234 Roxbury

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,9

2

4,8

1

4,8,12

2

4

2235 Roxbury

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,9

2

4,8

2

4,8,12

2

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2236 Roxbury

2

4

2

4

2

4,8,9

2

4,8

2

4,8,12

2

4

2375 Roxbury

2

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2

2,4

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4,9

1

4,8

1

4,12

2

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0

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1

9

1

8

1

12

0

-

2817 Uly

0

-

0

-

1

9

1

1,8

1

12

1

1,2

2829 Uly-Roxbury

1

1,2

1

1,2,3

1

1,9

2

1,3,4,8

1

1,12

2

1,2,4

2949 Wakeen-Nibson

1

1,3

1

1,3

2

1,4,8,9,11

2

1,3,4,8

2

1,4,11,12

2

1,3,4

2951 Wakeen

0

-

1

2,3

2

9,11

2

3,8

2

11,12

0

-

2952 Wakeen

0

-

1

3

2

8,9,11

2

3,8

2

11,12

0

-

2953 Wakeen

0

-

1

2,3

2

4,9,11

2

1,3,4,8

2

4,11,12

1

1,2,3

2954 Wakeen

1

1,3,5

1

1,3

2

1,4,6,9,11

2

1,3,4,6,8

2

1,4,6,11,12

2

1,3,4,5,6

2957 Wakeen-Harney

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2

1

2,3,5

2

9,11

2

3,8

2

11,12

1

2

2288 Wann

2

4

2

1,6

2

4,6,8

2

4,6,8

2

4,6,8,12

2

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Flooding is defined as soils located in areas which are prone to flooding.

Legend for Table 12.1 Suitability

Depth to saturated zone refers to soils which do not drain well or have a low permeability. This conditions creates an above average existence of wet soils. Poor Filter means soils with rapid permeability or an impermeable layer near the surface, the soil may not adequately filter effluent from a waste disposal system.

0 = Not Limited

Conditions 1 = Slope

1 = Somewhat 2 = ShrinkLimited Swell 2 = Very Limited

3 = Depth to Soft-Bedrock 4 = Flooding

Slow water movement means soils that do not allow reasonable downward movement of water.

5 = Depth to Hard-Bedrock

Slope means the inclination of the land surface from the horizontal. Within Ellis County the class of slopes are: Nearly level 0 to 1 percent 0 to 2 percent Very gently sloping 1 to 3 percent

6 = Depth to Saturated Zone

Gently sloping Strongly sloping Moderately sloping Steep

7 = Ponding 8 = Seepage 9 = Slow Water Movement 10 = Filtering Capacity

2 to 6 percent 3 to 6 percent 6 to 9 percent 6 to 11 percent 9 to 20 percent 11 to 15 percent 15 to 30 percent

11 = Depth to Bedrock 12 = Dusty

Depth to Rock means typically a soil that has limited distance to bedrock of some kind. Seepage means the movement of water through the soil. Seepage adversely affects the specified use. Shrink-swell means the shrinking of soil when dry and swelling when wet. Shrinking and swelling can damage roads, dams, building foundations, and other structures. It can also damage plant roots.

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Slope Flooding Slow water movement Depth to Bedrock

SEWAGE LAGOONS Figure 12.17 shows the soil suitability conditions for placement of sewage lagoons in Ellis County. Table 12.1 provides the suitability by soil types and the specific conditions impacting the soil. Very Limited Conditions Based on Table 12.1, there are five conditions impacting the use of sewage lagoons in Ellis County. The major conditions impacting the soils are: • Slope • Depth to Soft Bedrock • Flooding • Depth to Hard Bedrock • Seepage Again, these conditions may or may not eliminate the ability of a land owner to use a sewage lagoon but specific conditions will need to be engineered to eliminate potential problems in the future. Somewhat Limited Conditions Besides the very limited soils, there are some soils considered somewhat limited which is less of an issue when developing. The conditions that are creating the somewhat limited classification are: • Slope • Flooding • Depth to Hard Bedrock • Depth to saturated zone • Ponding • Seepage Again, these conditions may need special engineering to eliminate potential problems in the future.

SANITARY LANDFILLS Figure 12.18 shows the soil suitability conditions for placement of sanitary landfills in Ellis County. Table 12.1 provides the suitability by soil types and the specific conditions impacting the soil.

Very Limited Conditions Based on Table 12.1, there are six conditions impacting the use of sanitary landfills in Ellis County. The major conditions impacting the soils are: • Slope • Flooding • Depth to saturated zone • Seepage • Filtering Capacity • Depth to Bedrock Again, these conditions may or may not eliminate the ability of a land owner to use a sanitary landfill but specific conditions will need to be engineered to eliminate potential problems in the future. Somewhat Limited Conditions Besides the very limited soils, there are some soils considered somewhat limited which is less of an issue when developing. The conditions that are creating the somewhat limited classification are: • Slope • Flooding • Seepage • Depth to Bedrock • Dusty Again, these conditions may need special engineering to eliminate potential problems in the future.

SMALL COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES Figure 12.19 shows the soil suitability conditions for placement of small commercial businesses in Ellis County. Table 12.1 provides the suitability by soil types and the specific conditions impacting the soil. Very Limited Conditions Based on Table 12.1, there are six conditions impacting the use of small commercial buildings in Ellis County. The major conditions impacting the soils are: • Slope • Shrink-swell • Depth to Soft Bedrock • Flooding • Depth to Hard Bedrock • Depth to saturated zone • Ponding

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Again, these conditions may or may not eliminate the ability of a land owner to use a small commercial building but specific conditions will need to be engineered to eliminate potential problems in the future. Somewhat Limited Conditions Besides the very limited soils, there are some soils considered somewhat limited which is less of an issue when developing. The conditions that are creating the somewhat limited classification are: • Slope • Shrink-swell • Depth to Soft Bedrock • Flooding • Depth to Hard Bedrock • Ponding Again, these conditions may need special engineering to eliminate potential problems in the future.

OTHER FACTORS IMPACTING LAND USES The previously discussed uses are typical to counties similar to Ellis County. Earlier in this Chapter, the issue of wetlands was covered in some detail and is very closely associated with surface and groundwater. The following topics are greatly influenced by the type of soil and its location in an area. The following paragraphs will focus on Prime Farmland and Percent of Slope.

Prime Farmland Prime farmland is directly tied to the specific soils and their composition. The map in Figure 12.20 identifies Prime Farmland, Prime Farmland if Drained, Farmland of Statewide Importance, and Not Prime Farmland. According to the USDA, Prime farmland “...is land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops. It must also be available for these uses. It has the soil quality, growing season, and moisture supply needed to produce economically sustained high yields of crops when treated and managed according to acceptable farming methods, including water management. In general, prime farmlands have an adequate and dependable water supply from precipitation

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or irrigation, a favorable temperature and growing season, acceptable acidity or alkalinity, acceptable salt and sodium content, and few or no rocks. They are permeable to water and air. Prime farmlands are not excessively erodible or saturated with water for a long period of time, and they either do not flood frequently or are protected from flooding.” Prime farmland is one of several kinds of important farmland defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is of major importance in meeting the nation's short- and long-range needs for food and fiber. The acreage of high-quality farmland is limited, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recognizes that government at local, state, and federal levels, as well as individuals, must encourage and facilitate the wise use of our nation's prime farmland. Prime farmland soils, as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are soils that are best suited to producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops. Such soils have properties that are favorable for the economic production of sustained high yields of crops. The soils need only to be treated and managed using acceptable farming methods. The moisture supply, of course, must be adequate, and the growing season has to be sufficiently long. Prime farmland soils produce the highest yields with minimal inputs of energy and economic resources, and farming these soils results in the least damage to the environment. Prime farmland soils may presently be in use as cropland, pasture, or woodland, or they may be in other uses. They either are used for producing food or fiber or are available for these uses. Urban or built-up land and water areas cannot be considered prime farmland. Prime farmland soils usually get an adequate and dependable supply of moisture from precipitation or irrigation. The temperature and growing season are favorable. The acidity or alkalinity level of the soils is acceptable. The soils have few or no rocks and are permeable to water and air. They are not excessively erodible or saturated with water for long periods and are not subject to frequent flooding during the growing season. The slope ranges mainly from 0 to 6 percent.

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Canlon soils, 5 to 40 percent slopes Carlson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Corinth silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Corinth silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes Corinth silty clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Crete silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes Dorrance gravelly sandy loam, 4 to 15 percent slopes Dorrance sandy loam, 4 to 20 percent slopes Eltree silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes Eltree silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Eltree silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes Eltree silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Fluvaquents, occasionally flooded Fluvents, frequently flooded Gravel pits and quarries Harney silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes Harney silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Harney silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes Harney silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded Harney-Armo complex, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded Harney-Carlson silt loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes

Harney-Wakeen silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes Heizer-Armo complex, 8 to 25 percent slopes Heizer-Brownell complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes Holdrege silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes Holdrege silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Hord silt loam, rarely flooded Humbarger loam, channeled Inavale fine sand, channeled, occasionally flooded Inavale loamy sand, channeled Inavale loamy sand, occasionally flooded McCook fine sandy loam, rarely flooded McCook silt loam, rarely flooded Mento silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes Mento silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Mento silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded Mento soils, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded Munjor sandy loam, frequently flooded Munjor sandy loam, occasionally flooded New Cambria silty clay, frequently flooded New Cambria silty clay, rarely flooded Nibson silt loam, 5 to 25 percent slopes Nibson-Wakeen silt loams, 3 to 20 percent slopes Nuckolls silty clay loam, 7 to 12 percent slopes, eroded Penden clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes Penden loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Rivers Roxbury silt loam, channeled Roxbury silt loam, frequently flooded Roxbury silt loam, occasionally flooded Roxbury silt loam, rarely flooded Uly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Uly silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes Uly-Roxbury silt loams, 0 to 30 percent slopes Wakeen silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Wakeen silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded Wakeen silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes Wakeen silt loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes, eroded Wakeen-Harney silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes Wakeen-Nibson complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes Wann loam, occasionally flooded Water

Harney-Carlson silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes Harney-Mento complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes Harney-Mento complex, 3 to 7 percent slopes Harney-Wakeen silt loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes 0

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