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Community Voices December 18, 2025 - 6:56 pm

Ken Lassman: Wakarusa River Valley is a key wildlife corridor (Column)

by Ken Lassman

“It is important in the current conversations about developments along the South Lawrence Trafficway … to have a better appreciation of what the Wakarusa Valley represents to the larger community of wildlife,” Ken Lassman writes in this column.

Environment November 13, 2025 - 4:46 pm

Douglas County to host open house on Wakarusa River Valley conservation plan

by Lawrence Times

Community members can review and provide input on Douglas County’s developing Wakarusa Vision Plan at an upcoming open house.

Environment December 28, 2024 - 4:41 pm

Douglas County launches land protection pilot program; applications open for landowners

by Maya Hodison

Douglas County is rolling out a pilot program that incentivizes private landowners to participate in permanent land conservation for the public’s benefit.

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