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LOVEWELL RESERVOIR CLOSURE LIFTED
Lake open to all activities; blue-green algae bloom subsided
MANKATO — On Aug. 26, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Mike Hayden rescinded all previous orders restricting water use at Lovewell Reservoir. The lake is now open to full recreational activities, including fishing, boating, skiing, personal wa ...
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LOVEWELL STATE PARK'S CAMPGROUND CHRISTMAS AUG. 21
Prizes awarded to the most creative campsites
WEBBER — On Aug. 21, Lovewell State Park will conduct its 8th Annual Campground Christmas, during which campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites with a Christmas theme. Campers who choose to join in the festivities need to register at the state park office by 5 p.m. on th ...
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CLINTON STATE PARK FREE PARK ENTRANCE DAY AUG. 14
Fishing clinic, animals on display, free kids tents highlight event
LAWRENCE — Clinton State Park will allow free park entrance on Aug. 14, while hosting events geared toward youth. A youth fishing clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lake Henry, just south of the park office. Kids will learn how to identify fish, imp ...
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO LOWER TORONTO RESERVOIR
Drawdown to repair dam will effect Cross Timbers State Park visitors
TORONTO — Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff at Cross Timbers State Park have alerted the public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) plans to begin lowering Toronto Reservoir on Friday, Aug. 6. The drawdown will continue through Aug. ...
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FUN DAY AT LOVEWELL STATE PARK AUG. 7
Archery and mud volleyball tournaments, log races, outdoor cook-off highlight event
WEBBER — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and Lovewell Marina at Lovewell State Park are sponsoring the annual Lovewell Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 7. Events begin with registration for a 3-D archery shoot from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and t ...
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KDWP's newest state park to grace Kansas River
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invites the public to attend the opening of Kansas' newest state park, the Kaw River State Park, on Saturday, Sept. 4. The celebration will begin at 8 a.m. with the "Race for the Kaw," a 4-mile walk/run sponsored by th ...
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ALGAE BLOOM PROMPTS OFFICIALS TO PROHIBIT WATER ACCESS AT MEADE STATE FISHING LAKE
Access to water closed until further notice; park still open
MEADE — Officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are prohibiting fishing, boating, and other water recreation at Meade State Fishing Lake, 8 miles south and 5 miles west of Meade, due to concerns over blue-green algae blooming in the lake. The state ...
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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR LOVEWELL RESERVOIR
Blue-green algae still producing toxins
WEBBER--The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is continuing to advise the public to avoid contact with water in Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County.
On July 16, KDHE issued a public health advisory after confirming a toxic blue-green algae bloom in ... Read More
Participants may win one of two shotguns or one of 24 guided hunts
SCOTT CITY — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host the annual Southwest Youth Program at Scott State Park on Aug. 7 from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year's special guests are Casey and Chris Keefer of the Sportsman's Channel's "Back Cou ...
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LOVEWELL RESERVOIR CLOSED, STATE PARK OPEN
Tests reveal blue-green algae bloom; access to water closed until further notice
LOVEWELL STATE PARK – Officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have advised the public to avoid contact with water at Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County. Tests show that blue-green algae blooming in the res ... Read More
Current State Park Conditions
STATEWIDE- Click on the park links below to go to the individual park news pages and learn of any breaking news on current conditions. Or you can call the park office for up-to-the-minute information.