Stormwater Treatment Facilities are for Everyone! Published on June 10, 2024 Explore how you can combat water-related issues like flooding and pollution right in your backyard with a rain garden or native plants! Tagged as: , Environment, Stormwater
You, Me & Watersheds! Published on May 31, 2024 Have you ever wondered where rainwater goes once it hits the ground? The answer is watersheds! Tagged as: , Environment, Stormwater
UG Announces Extended Hours for Recycling & Yard Waste Center Published on May 21, 2024 In response to recent storms, the UG is extending hours at our Recycling and Yard Waste Center so Wyandotte County residents can dispose of storm debris in a timely manner. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
Stay Informed: Air Quality during Wildfire Season Published on May 21, 2024 Canadian wildfire season has started and can be expected to run through October. This can have an impact on our air quality. The best thing we can do is to stay informed. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices
UPDATE - WyCo Lake Park is Back Open as of 5/23 Published on May 20, 2024 As of Thursday, May 23, the WyCo Lake is Back Open! Please be advised that Wyandotte County Lake Park, located at Leavenworth Road and 91st Street, KCK, KS is temporarily closed until further notice. This closure is due to the severe storm damage that occurred on Sunday, May 19. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Road Closure
Piper Students Learn About Wastewater System Published on May 06, 2024 Public Works teams up with Piper Elementary to educate students on sustainable water use. Tagged as: , Environment, Wastewater
UG Partners with Re.Use.Full to Launch Recycling Challenge Published on April 22, 2024 In honor of Earth Day, we are excited to announce this Community Recycling Challenge. For every 1,000lbs collected, hard-to-recycle plastics will be repurposed into park benches Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment, Media Releases, Trash & Recycling
Report Improper Construction Site Erosion Control Published on April 15, 2024 Erosion control at construction sites matters. If you see something that doesn't look right, say something! Tagged as: , Construction, Environment, Stormwater
Peer Learning Groups Foster Collaboration in Northeast Published on March 28, 2024 In Fall 2023, the UG Department of Planning & Urban Design has been working with the Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group to host a series of peer learning groups for area residents on a variety of important topics in the neighborhood. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment
Parks & Recreation Releases 2023 Annual Report Published on March 26, 2024 Check out the latest annual report from the UG Department of Parks & Recreation, covering the various improvement projects, programs and services offered across the city and county parks system. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle