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6 Lakes Under Warning, 2 Lakes Under Advisory  TOPEKA, Kan. – (July 19, 2013) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) samples publicly accessible bodies of water for cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, when the agency is alerted to a potential algae bloom in Kansas lakes. When harmful algal blooms are present, K ... Read More


CORRECTIONThe news release issued late Wednesday afternoon, July 17, contained an error. The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will be meeting at the Woodson County Community Building, 713 S. Fry, not 211 W. Butler. We sincerely regret the error.July 22, 2013The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will set late migratory b ... Read More


7/27/13 - Winfield Bass Club
Bass Tournament - catch & release,
(Cowley State Fishing Lake)

July 25, 2013For the price of a daily park permit, visitors at Lovewell State Park can enjoy outdoor activities to keep the whole family entertainedPRATT­– Lovewell State Park staff, in conjunction with Lovewell Marina, will host the 2013 Lovewell Fun Day, Saturday, August 3. The annual event, which runs 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., will kick off wit ... Read More


July 25, 2013Anglers interested in becoming certified to teach fishing techniques in Kansas can still sign up for Aug. 10 classPRATT­– A joint effort of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and Fishing’s Future, the Kansas Angler Education Program will enlist qualified volunteer instructors to teach fishing techniques throughout ... Read More


July 25, 2013Resident youth can win cool prizes for being active outside through WildLifer Challenge ProgramPRATT­– For a lot of youngsters, summer can mean unlimited video games, all-day snacking, and 24/7 air conditioning – it’s a time to sit back, relax, and do a whole lot of nothing. In an effort to buck the status quo and redefine area you ... Read More