Category: Environment
Kansas Forest Service Secures $340,200 in USFS Grants to Boost Wildfire Defense in Urban Regions
By Trish Svoboda Officials from the Kansas Forest Service (KFS) received three grants, totaling $340,200 from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). These funds, available through
Kansas Water Plan 2022: Local Workshops Invite Public Input on Water Management and Policy
By Trish Svoboda A series of local consult workshops are being held by The Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Agriculture, and Kansas Department of
Wildlife Specialist Warns of Unintended Consequences of Bird Feeders: Increased Predators, Parasites, and Lower Survival Rates for Chick
By Trish Svoboda Bird feeders are a common way that people enjoy nature. However, Drew Ricketts, a wildlife specialist from Kansas State University, warns that
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Find American Eel in Kansas River, A Species Thousands of Miles from Its Spawning Grounds
By Trish Svoboda On May 25, Kansas Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) shared on its Facebook that a recent discovery was made while taking samples from
$28.65M EPA Investment to Replace Lead Pipes in Kansas: A Step Towards Environmental Justice and Clean Drinking Water
By Trish Svoboda The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $28.65 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to help Kansas
Rep. Sharice Davids Advocates for Kansas’ Inclusion in Water Conservation Program Amidst Drought Conditions
By Trish Svoboda Representative Sharice Davids has called on the U.S. Department of the Interior to consider extending a water conservation program to include Kansas’
Emerging from Hibernation: Snake Season in Kansas
By Trish Svoboda It’s the time of year when snakes emerge from their hibernation. As they do, they become active due to hunger and the
KDWP Helping Landowners Restore Wildlife On Their Land Through Habitat First
By Quinn O’Hara A program from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is helping landowners create wildlife habitat on their property. The Habitat First
Early Detection and Effective Management are the Key to Controlling Bagworm Infestations
By Trish Svoboda Photo by Quinn O’Hara Mid-May to early June is typically when one should start looking out for bagworms. However, if the spring
Kansas Health and Wildlife Departments Announce Start of Harmful Algal Bloom Season
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are heralding the start of