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)

Upper Wakarusa Watershed map

Lower Kansas Watershed Specialist Update

To: Conservation Districts
Ag Agents
Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance
Wakarusa Watershed District

Below is a report describing some April activities related to the Upper Wakarusa Watershed.

Upper Wakarusa Watershed Report - April 2006 - Will Boyer

WRAPS - Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy
-Met with Extension staff in Shawnee and Douglas Counties to discuss information & education resources
-Met with Dean Davis to begin planning the SN County Beef Tour which may be held in the upper Wakaursa this fall .
-Assisted Shawnee County Conservation District with a meeting announcement mailing and with planning activities for prioritizing and implementing WRAPS goals in the Lynn and Six-mile Creek subwatersheds.
-Participated in WRAPS committee meetings to discuss implementation activities and to develop next years grant application.
-Did a windshield survey of two Deer Creek subwatershed with Aimee from Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance.
-Work on 1/4ly report and 2007 grant application with Aimee


Work with landowners/local stakeholders
- Gave a presentation to students about Total Maximum Daily Loads at Kanwaka Township Hall.
-Planned a June 8th well plugging demonstration/water quality discussion with the landowner, DG Co Extension, DG Co Farm Bureau, DG County Conservation District, Frontier Farm Credit and Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance.
-Presented runoff demonstration at Lawrence April Showers to Water Towers Earth Day Festival.
-Continued work with six watershed livestock producers this month.

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