Kansas River Inventory

Meet our Summer Intern!

Hello, my name is Tracey Funk and I can’t wait to be working with you all this summer. I am a rising junior at KU working towards a B.S. in Ecology. In the long run, I’m hoping to continue on the academic track within the field of river ecology or restoration. At KU I’ve done my best to stay involved in multiple activities, including working in Dr. James Thorp’s river ecology lab, playing trumpet in the Marching Jayhawks, and being on the executive board for my Scholarship Hall. Last summer I interned with the Education Department at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center, and I’m looking forward to continuing working with public outreach and education with Friends of the Kaw this summer.

Kansas River Cleanup in partnership with The Nature Conservancy!

Date:  Saturday, April 1, 2017

Meet:  8th Street Boat Ramp, Lawrence, KS

Time:  9:00 am to Noon

Come join Friends of the Kaw and The Nature Conservancy to do a litter pickup along the Kansas River in downtown Lawrence! We need to get the trash picked up before the spring rains come and float them down the river….so join us for a day to clean up the community. Meet at the 8th Street Boat Ramp and we will divide into two groups to conquer each side of the river – north levee at Bowersock and the south bank below Springhill Suites.

Wear old clothes, sturdy shoes for walking on rocks and weather appropriate gear. Bring a water bottle….we will have a refillable water jug as well as snacks! Children are welcome with an adult.

Contact Dawn Buehler at riverkeeper@kansasriver.org or call 785.312.7200 for more information!