Kansans asked to weigh in on new wildlife action plan

TOPEKA (KSNT) – State wildlife officials are asking Kansans to weigh in on a plan to help conserve at-risk native species and habitats.

Laura Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced in a press release on June 17 that a revised draft of the Kansas Wildlife Action Plan is in the works. This plan builds upon the last one that was released in 2015 and helps the state secure valuable federal grants to help protect vulnerable wildlife and habitats in Kansas.

 “We have a duty to care for and protect the natural world,” said KDWP Secretary Christopher Kennedy. “This plan is just one way that we are ensuring future generations inherit healthy ecosystems and have the same opportunities to experience and enjoy the outdoors that we have today.”

The Kansas Wildlife Action Plan identifies species and habitats that are most in need of conservation and outlines potential actions to help address the threats they face. The plan is intended to act as a guide for other agencies and organizations interested in preserving the state’s natural environment and wildlife.

Clawson said every state in the nation is required by federal guidelines to review and revise its wildlife plan once every decade. The KDWP, as part of this process, is inviting the residents of Kansas to give their own feedback on the plan. You can review the draft of the plan and give public comment through July 18 by clicking here.

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