Ottawa County Kansas Conservation District

06/03/2026

FYI

Today, we will be draining our water tower for maintenance, repair, and painting! It will take about 8 weeks to finish this project. IF you experience lower pressure in that time frame that is likely the reason why.

06/01/2026

June marks the start of National Pollinator Month, a time to celebrate and support the bees, butterflies, bats, moths, and other pollinators that keep ecosystems and food systems thriving. Many of these important species are in decline, and they need our help.

Support Pollinator Partnership’s on-the-ground conservation work through our Pollinator Month Auction, now live on Zeffy! Browse a variety of unique packages and experiences, from bee-friendly vineyard tours to wildflower field guides and more. Every bid helps protect and restore pollinator habitat while empowering communities to support pollinators nationwide.

Start bidding today and help create a more pollinator-friendly future!
🔗zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pollinator-partnerships-2026-silent-auction

Photo: Anthony Colangelo, Pollinator Partnership

06/01/2026

This is your chance to give your input!

We want to hear from you! The National Weather Service is planning to modernize its Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) network by harnessing new technology, optimizing observation sites and leveraging high-quality commercial data. Weigh in on our recently-published Request for Comment!
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09099/request-for-comments-on-the-national-weather-service-cooperative-observing-program-coop

06/01/2026

Our Summer burns :
Let’s get yours on the map!

06/01/2026

We have 2 separate pollinator gardens that are next to each other. 🙃 There is a season’s difference between them. It’s amazing what can happen in a single season! 🌱✨

06/01/2026

The pollinator garden is teeming with life this sunny & humid morning.

06/01/2026

🐝 Kansas needs your help!

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is looking for volunteers to help survey and document bumble bees across the state as part of the Great Plains Bumble Bee Atlas.

Over the past four years, Kansas volunteers have recorded more than 2,300 bumble bees and helped identify six species, including two that are considered at risk of extinction.

No experience is required. Just an interest in pollinators, conservation, and exploring Kansas' wild places. Training is available online and in person.

👉 Learn more https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/Home/Components/News/News/32/346

05/26/2026

Did you miss last month's webinar? You can watch the recording of Dr. Rob Myers as he gives his presentation, "Using Cover Crops to Manage Soil Moisture and Build Resilience."
Watch this and past recordings on our website: https://kssoilhealth.org/april-2026-dr-rob-myers-using-cover-crops-to-manage-soil-moisture-and-build-resilience/