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For Immediate Release:October 6, 2023
Contacts:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov
Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govKansas State Parks Director Recognized with “Distinguished Director” Award at National ConferenceSHAWNEE – It’s no secret that Kansas is home to a thriving state parks system but wha ... Read More


For Immediate Release:October 16, 2023
Contacts:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov
Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govKDWP Successfully Stocks Two Protected Species Back into Kansas WatersFreshwater mussels – essentially clams that have adapted to live in freshwater streams, rivers, and lakes – rea ... Read More


For Immediate Release:December 27, 2023
Contacts:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov
Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.gov Kansas State Parks to Offer New Year’s Day HikesSHAWNEE – Celebrate the New Year with fun, fresh air, and scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at a Kansas State ... Read More


Jan. 5, 2012
Agency evaluates waters annuallyTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2012. The advisories identify types of fish or other aquatic animals that should be eaten in limited q ... Read More


Aug. 8, 2013Wildlife area managers are optimistic waterfowl hunters will enjoy a high-quality seasonPRATT­– Get your decoys in order, your waders patched and your retriever in shape. The upcoming waterfowl season could be fantastic. After enduring more than two years of severe drought, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) wi ... Read More


TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) are issuing revised fish consumption advisories for 2017. The advisories identify types of fish or other aquatic animals that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, avoided altogether because of cont ... Read More


For Immediate Release:Sept. 7, 2022 
Contact:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov  KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners will meet on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, to conduct their second-to-last public meeting of the year. The meeting will begin promptly at 1 p.m. with gen ... Read More


For Immediate Release: August 4, 2023
Contacts:
Nadia Marji, CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov
Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govUpdate on Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission Activities, Upcoming MeetingKANSAS CITY, Kan. – August 17, 2023, will mark the fifth of seven public meetings to be held by Kans ... Read More