June Newsletter

Check out the latest Wakarusa Review.

Mid-October is the anticipated publication time of the next newsletter, if you would like to submit something, email watershed@kvha.org or call 785-840-0700.

Will Boyer - Upper Wakarusa Watershed Report - May 2006

WRAPS - Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy
- Drove part of the watershed with Dean Davis to evaluate potential sites for the SN County Beef Tour which may be held in the watershed this fall.
- Participated in rural committee meeting.
- Met with Aimee to discuss the Wakarusa Festival and upcoming two public forums.

Work with landowners/local stakeholders
- Attended an oral history presentation by Martha Parker.
- Developed and distributed a flyer for the June 8th well plugging demonstration/water quality discussion to be held on Mike Fawl's place.
- Met with Rich Runnebaum to discuss Lynn Creek subwatershed WRAPS development.
- Continued work with three watershed livestock producers this month.
- Participated in the Shawnee County Wheat Tour.

Will Boyer, Extension Watershed Specialist
Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper
Lawrence, KS 66046-3242
phone: 785 843-7058
fax: 785 843-6745

Upper Wakarusa Cost Share Opportunities

KVHA and the Upper Wakarusa WRAPS project are offering cost share opportunities to people within the boundaries of the Upper Wakarusa watershed. Download an application here or phone 785-840-0700 for an application or more information.

Upper Wakarusa Cost Share form (.pdf)