Surveys help monitor health of waters statewidePRATT -- Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) stream survey crews will survey streams and rivers throughout Kansas this summer, adding information to a database that helps assess and monitor the overall conditions of these waterways.Two five-man crews, led by stream biologists Ryan Water ... Read More

Surveys help monitor health of waters statewide Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) stream survey crews will survey streams and rivers throughout Kansas this summer, adding information to a database that helps assess and monitor the overall conditions of these waterways. Two five-man crews, led by stream biologists Ryan Waters and ... Read More

Twenty teams comprised of 80 students display naturalist skills and knowledge The Clay Center High School team took top honors at the state finals of the 2007 Kansas ECO-Meet competition sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). The competition was held on Oct. 31 at Rock Springs 4-H Center, south of Junction City. Thi ... Read More

Twenty teams comprised of 80 students display naturalist skills and knowledge JUNCTION CITY -- The Clay Center High School team took top honors at the state finals of the 2007 Kansas ECO-Meet competition sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). The competition was held on Oct. 31 at Rock Springs 4-H Center, south of J ... Read More

March 8, 2012
Big game and turkey regulations to highlight public hearing; audio/visual streaming availableTOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, March 22, at the Kansas Historical Society History Center, 6425 SW 6th Avenue in Topeka. The afternoon session will begin at ... Read More

May 29, 2014Anglers don’t need a Kansas fishing license June 7-8PRATT ­– What’s better than a day of free fishing? Two days of free fishing, of course. Across the state, anglers of all ages can enjoy a full weekend of free fishing June 7-8 on any Kansas waters. Although some parks may require a vehicle permit, no fishing license is required of ... Read More

For Immediate Release:June 10, 2022 
Contact:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov  Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet on June 23KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will a conduct a scheduled public meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Douglas Cou ... Read More

Data show overall decrease in river and stream contaminants TOPEKA -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued fish consumption advisories for 2007. The advisories identify species of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities, or in some cases, avoided alt ... Read More

Data show overall decrease in river and stream contaminants The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued fish consumption advisories for 2007. The advisories identify species of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities, or in some cases, avoided altogether be ... Read More