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PRATT – The Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th St. N, Wichita, will be the site for the April 23 Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting.The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with time for public comments on non-agenda items, followed by a general discussion period. Topics to be covered in the general discussion include Secretary’ ... Read More


LINCOLN, Neb. – Kansas boaters launching in Nebraska waters are helping the Cornhusker State battle the threat of aquatic invasive species (AIS) whether they realize it or not. Effective this year, any out-of-state-boater who has purchased Nebraska’s required $15 boat decal is aiding in preventing the spread of AIS in Nebraska. Fees go toward N ... Read More


Kansas boaters traveling to Colorado will be checked for aquatic nuisance speciesDENVER -- Kansas boaters traveling to Colorado should anticipate being inspected this year as new regulations designed to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels take effect for the 2009 boating season, the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) reports. These ... Read More


Eurasian watermilfoil found; capable of choking out native species YATES CENTER -- For several years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has warned the public about the dangers aquatic nuisance species ( ANS ) pose to native aquatic wildlife and plants. The campaign started when zebra mussels invaded the Midwest, finally ... Read More