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June 13, 2013Stream Survey and Assessment Program provides vital information about native aquatic speciesPRATT– Crew members from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Stream Survey and Assessment Program are traveling across the state this summer to collect information regarding the health of Kansas’ flowing waters. From ... Read More


June 13, 2013Live, commercial-free video and audio streaming of meetings now available for first timePRATT­– The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, June 27, at the Lee Richardson Zoo, 312 Finnup Dr., Garden City. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m., ... Read More


June 13, 2013 Toxic blue-green algae bloom affecting two more lakes; no state or federal lakes affected TOPEKA– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued Public Health Warnings for Marion Reservoir, Marion County; and Memorial Park Lake (a.k.a. Veterans Lake), Great Bend due to toxic blue-green algae population ... Read More


June 20, 2013Dove hunters can provide vital information about the sport through a nation-wide surveyPRATT­– One of North America’s most highly sought after migratory birds, the dove, will be the focus of an national survey conducted June 20 through the end of the year. A cooperative effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Flyw ... Read More


June 20, 2013Bullfrog hunting can be a great way to spend a summer night, as well as fill up on good eatsPRATT– Kansas bullfrog season is almost here and for some, this is a special summer treat. From July 1-October 31, hunters of these four-legged amphibians can enjoy both an evening’s entertainment as well as a meal that is anything but ho-hu ... Read More


June 20, 2013As summer heats up, the KDWPT “Wear It Kansas” boat will be hitting the water to educate boaters about life jacket safetyPRATT­– This summer, if you see a boat clad with the “Wear It Kansas” logo, you might want to motor over and say hello– it could get you some free stuff. In an effort to promote life jacket use on Kansas waters, ... Read More


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