Category: Environment
Gardening for butterflies
K-State horticulture instructor shares tips to attract butterflies to the garden By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. —
When a Kansas County Wants People to Plant Milkweed but a City Makes Them Rip it Out
KCUR | By Celia Llopis-Jepsen Published April 11, 2023 at 4:00 AM CDT Across the Midwest, some city codes threaten people with fines for having milkweed on
People in Kansas City, Lawrence and Topeka: You Can Get a Good Tree for Killing a Bad One
KCUR | By Celia Llopis-Jepsen Published April 4, 2023 at 11:19 AM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Celia Llopis-Jepsen/Kansas News Service They’re called Bradford pears, Callery pears
Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to threat of wildland fires
Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency this morning, March 31, due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in
Lions in Kansas? It’s possible, but rare, says K-State wildlife expert
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – In Kansas, the chances of seeing a lion in the wild have greatly
Kansas, Missouri groups unite to offer replacements for invasive tree
Callery pear buy-back program planned for Kansas City, Topeka K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – For a brief period, the Callery pear
Kansas Forest Service to lead fire mitigation project near Scott City
K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas Forest Service officials have announced that an annual project that aids in training new wildland
Some Planning and Development Fees Set to Increase in Riley County
(Riley County, KS – March 20, 2023) Starting this month, some fees associated with environmental health permits, land use permits, and licensing processes will increase
Two Wildfires Threaten Riley County During High Winds
(Riley County, KS – March 16, 2023) Riley County Fire District #1 was dispatched to two fires during dangerous conditions Wednesday, March 15. The first
Water Wise: Hays residents meeting challenges of water conservation, quality
City pairs with extension to provide support for region’s waterways By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service HAYS, Kan. – Two water officials