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Rains recharge Smoky Hill Wellfield by one to three feet

By Gaille PikeSpecial to the Hays Daily NewsWells in the Smoky Hill Wellfield are up between one and three feet, according to Jeff Crispin, Hays Director of Water Resources.“The timely rains over the last couple of months have helped add significant flows in the Smoky which in turn have helped us recharge wells in the…

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Kansas Wetlands Education Center to hold eight Summer Discovery Day Camps

Fort Hays State UniversityHAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center is offering eight discovery camps, all designed to get kids outside and exploring nature. Dive into the exciting world of the Cheyenne Bottoms marsh and sign up your camper for a summer of adventure. Camps are for participants who have completed 1st-6th grade. Each…

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In the garden: Dealing with Bermudagrass

Bermudagrass has its place but when it is growing where it isn’t wanted it can be a real pain to deal with. Bermudagrass can make a nice lawn if you don’t mind its invasiveness and…