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2008-10-12T10:44:00.001-06:00

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Wetland Learners Partnership

2008-10-04T10:23:00.001-06:00

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2008-09-07T18:20:00.001-06:00

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Fieldstone Orchard: Pears, Apples, Grapes

2008-08-28T08:46:00.001-06:00

Fieldstone Orchard

7049 E 149^th

Overbrook, KS 66524

(785) 665-7643

www.fieldstonee.com

kenkrause@embarqmail.com

Tues. thru Sat. – 10:00 to 6:00

Sunday – 12:00 to 6:00

Open on Labor day Monday

READY FOR PICKING-WERE READY-LABOR DAY WEEK-END

ASIAN PEARS

Twentieth Century, Best know of the Asian-Pears. Skin smooth and thin, greenish-yellow, mottled with green. Flesh white, fruity, slightly tart and quite juicy. Also know as Nijiseiki

Hosui, They are called the apple pear, but in spite of the fact they are crisp when ripe, their texture and flavor is different from apples. They are juicy and crisp, with a milder flavor. Golden-brown russet skin with fine texture flesh with subtle flavor.

APPLES

Paula Red, a red fall apple that matures in summer, Paula Red has beautiful solid red blush color far ahead of other apples. Stores well. Flavor is tart, light to creamy flesh and is equally good for eating, sauces or pies

Royal Gala, very sweet, firm, and exciting. Red Delicious and Cox’s Orange Pippin are grandparents and Golden Delicious is a parent. Folks with a sweet tooth, Gala is the best. Great desert apple. Children love them, Yellow-orange skin with red stripes.

Maiden Blush, beautiful apple of pale lemon-yellow color with crimson blush. Flesh is white, sprightly, quality good.

Ozark Gold, its cream-color semi-firm flesh is high in quality and flavor. The fruit is similar in shape, size and color to Golden Delicious, but is more russet-free and matures early. Great for eating out of hand.

Jonathan, tart, rich, real apple flavor. Offspring of Esopus Spitzenberg, firs described in 1826. May Midwesterners consider Jonathan the best flavored apple in the world.

Jonalicious, flavor equal to the richness of Jonathan but a little less tart. Larger, crisper, and jucier than Jonathan, and a better keeper. One of our best selling apples, excellent for apple pie.

GRAPES

Concord, known as the jelly grape, blue black, medium in compact clusters.

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2008-08-17T14:27:00.001-06:00

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From LJWorld.com: Leaning green: KU advances environmental initiatives

2008-08-16T12:49:00.001-06:00

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2008-07-20T14:25:00.001-06:00

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2008-06-15T18:13:00.001-06:00

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2008-06-10T10:23:00.001-06:00

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2008-06-07T10:03:00.000-06:00

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SLT Bridges 2 Dozen Federal Acts & Executive Orders

2008-05-20T13:10:00.010-06:00

Summary - The project will be a 5.61 mile long, access controlled four-lane highway on new alignment. (K-10 and US-59 highway in Lawrence, Kansas and proceeding eastward along the 32nd Street corridor to a point east of 1750 Road on existing K-10 Highway.)

The notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to:

Acts:
1 - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321-4351];
2 - Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109];
3 - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Section 4(f) [49 U.S.C. 303];
4 - Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 319];
5 - Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and Section 1536];
6 - Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)];
7 - Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712];
8 - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Sct 106 amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.];
9 - Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469-469(c)];
10 - Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)-2000(d)(1)];
11 - Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209];
12 - Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. 300(f)-300(j)(6)];
13 - Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001-4128];
14 - Clean Water Act (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251-1377];
15 - Wetlands Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(M) and 133(b)(11)].

Executive Orders:
16 - E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands;
17 - E.O. 11988, Floodplain Management;
18 - E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations;
19 - E.O. 11593, Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources;
20 - E.O. 13007, Indian Sacred Sites;
21 - E.O. 13287, Preserve America;
22 - E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments;
23 - E.O. 11514, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality;
24 - E.O. 13112, Invasive Species.
____________________________________________________________________________________

[Federal Register: May 15, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 95)]
[Notices] [Page 28185-28186]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr15my08-109]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Lawrence, KS

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA and other Federal Agencies.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the South Lawrence Trafficway, K-10 Highway in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
Those actions grant approvals for the project.

DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions of the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed within 180 days of this notice. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies.

[[Page 28186]]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For FHWA: Mr. J. Michael Bowen, P.E.,
Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 6111 SW 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66509, Telephone (785) 228-2544. The Kansas Division Office's normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (central time). For the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT): Mr.
Joe Erskine, Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration, 700 SW Harrison Street, Topeka, Kansas 66603-3745, Telephone (785) 296-3461. For USACE: Mark Frazier, Chief, Regulatory Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, 601 E 12th Street, Attn: OD-R, Room 06, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone (816) 389-3990.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing approvals for the following highway project in Kansas: the South Lawrence Trafficway, K-10 Highway beginning at the intersection of K-10 and US-59 highway in Lawrence, Kansas and proceeding eastward along the 32nd Street corridor to a point east of 1750 Road on existing K-10 Highway. The project will be a 5.61 mile long, access controlled four-lane highway on new alignment. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the 2002 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and the 2007 Final Section 4(f) Evaluation for the project, and approved in the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued on May 9, 2008, and in other documents in the FHWA project files. The FEIS, Section 4(f) Evaluation, ROD and other
project records are available by contacting the FHWA or KDOT at the addresses provided above. The FHWA FEIS, Section 4(f) Evaluation, and ROD can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at http://www.southlawrencetrafficway.org.

The USACE decision and permit (USACE Permit 200101697) are available by contacting USACE at the address provided above.

This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to:

1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C.
4321-4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109].

2. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers)
[23 U.S.C. 319].

3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].

4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469-469(c)].

5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209].

6. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. 300(f)-300(j)(6)]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001-4128]; Clean Water Act (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251-1377]; Wetlands Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(M) and 133(b)(11)].

7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988, Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations; E.O. 11593, Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; E.O. 13007, Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287, Preserve America; E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments; E.O. 11514, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112, Invasive Species.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205,
Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing
Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on
Federal programs and activities apply to this program.)

Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).

Issued on: May 9, 2008.
Norbert Mu[ntilde]oz,
Assistant Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration,
Topeka, Kansas.
[FR Doc. E8-10889 Filed 5-14-08; 8:45 am]
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EPA 2008 Report on the Environment

2008-05-20T12:51:00.003-06:00

EPA is announcing the release of the final version of EPA’s 2008 Report on the Environment (ROE). EPA’s ROE uses scientifically sound indicators to address questions that EPA believes to be fundamental to its mission to protect human health and the environment. EPA believes that paying close attention to trends in such indicators serves two key purposes: it provides valuable input to EPA in developing its strategic outlook and priorities, and allows EPA and the public to assess whether the Agency is succeeding in its overall mission. EPA prepared this Report on the Environment (ROE) to accomplish these purposes.

EPA’s 2008 Report on the Environment provides the American people with an important resource from which they can better understand trends in the condition of the air, water, and land and related trends in human health and ecological condition in the United States. This report was subjected to a thorough and rigorous independent external peer review and opportunities were also provided for public review and comment. This is the final report. Link to report

ONTOGENY: New Rules on Saving Wetlands Push the Limits of the Science

2008-04-21T17:36:00.000-06:00

ONTOGENY: New Rules on Saving Wetlands Push the Limits of the Science

Green Burial Discussion in Lawrence

2008-04-15T09:33:00.000-06:00

City of Lawrence

MEMORANDUM

Parks & Recreation

DATE: April 8, 2008

TO: Dave Corliss, City Manager

Cynthia Boecker, Assistant City Manager

CC: Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager

FROM: Ernie Shaw, Interim Director Parks and Recreation

RE: Green Burials

The purpose of this memo is to discuss “Green” or Natural Burial options for the City of Lawrence. Green burial ensures the burial site remains as natural as possible in all respects. Interment of the bodies is done in a biodegradable casket, shroud or a favorite blanket. The process uses no embalming fluid and no concrete vaults.

This is a fairly new concept especially in the midwest. There are only a few approved provider sites scattered around the country, including DeFuniak Springs and Dunedin, Florida; San Jacinto County, Texas; Conyers, Georgia; Westminster, South Carolina; Newfield, New York; Limington, Maine; Santa Fe, New Mexico and San Francisco, California. Green burial sites are proposed in Denver, Colorado; Madison, Wisconsin; Blaine, Washington; and South Orrington, Maine.

We contacted Joe Schee, President of the Green Burial Council to discuss approved standards and practices for a natural burial ground. In order for the City of Lawrence to be classified as an “approved provider”, we would have to meet one of three classification levels. After review and staff discussion, it was determined that we could meet all three levels of classification if that is the direction desired. Level 3 would be use of vault-less burials, no use of toxic chemicals (embalming) and use of burial containers made of biodegradable materials. Level 2 would require deed restriction/assurance to prevent the cemetery from accommodating conventional burial. Level 1 would be having a restoration specialist on staff. It was determined that our horticulture staff would be classified as such. All the approved standards and practices of the green burial council could be placed in our rules and regulations.

On March 3, we invited all three local funeral homes to a meeting to discuss the concept of the city opening a green burial cemetery. Warren-McElwain and Rumsey-Yost were present and the Lawrence Funeral Chapel was not represented. Representatives from the two funeral homes in attendance did not have a concern about this option and said that they currently have these requests and are practicing this type service with the Jewish community.

We also contacted Mack Smith, Director of the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts, he expressed that he does not have any concerns with the City opening a Natural or Green Cemetery. His only comment was that the funeral homes would need to continue to follow state laws.

The City’s Legal Department researched whether any state or local laws exist that would prohibit green or natural burials form occurring. They found no state laws or regulations which would prohibit the City from offering green burial options. State laws will continue to have to be observed and people exercising the option for a green or natural burial for a loved one will have to comply with the state laws governing the transporting and interring of dead human bodies, including requirements for burying a dead human body in which the death resulted from an infectious or contagious disease.

It would still be up to the funeral homes to prepare the body for the green burial and our role would not change much from our normal duties of managing the plot, opening and closing the grave site and returning the plot to its natural setting.

We have identified property at Oak Hill cemetery (see attached map) that we can coordinate with Public Works to plot. The area out lined on the map is approximately 50 X 60 feet and estimated to accommodate 54 burials which can be expanded if the need arises. The estimate for startup cost would be minimal at this site. We would need to remove some underbrush, level the area and plant some additional natural grasses and flowers. We would recommend allowing natural living trees, wild flowers or ecologically functional stones or boulders inside the natural area as grave makers.

Should the commission so direct the city to open a natural “green burial” cemetery we feel we can handle start up costs with in budget and if needed phase in plantings over a few years.

Resources

The following web sites provide additional information regarding green burial:

http://greenburialcouncil.org/memorial1.php

http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourlife/Articles/a2004-06-30-green_graveyards.html

http://www.greenburials.org/FAQ.htm

http://greenburialcouncil.org/

http://naturalburial.coop/USA/

1974 Fish Study on Mud Creek

2008-04-03T16:43:00.001-06:00

JSTOR: Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science (1903-): Vol. 77, No. 1 (Spring, 1974), pp. 18-30

Fish Population Structure in Altered and Unaltered Areas of a Small Kansas Stream

Donald Huggins & Randall Moss Kansas Biological Survey

Abstract: Collection of invertebrates and fish were made from channelized and unchannelized stream sections. A species list of invertebrates is presented, but no quantitative estimates were made. Numbers and weights of fish were used to calculate diversity indices, and equitability measure, and extrapolated to produce section values in lbs./acre and numbers/acre. Index values indicated less species diversity in the altered section than in the unaltered sections when numbers of fish were used, but there was no significant difference in diversity when biomass units were used. The equitability component did not indicate a significant trend in sectional differences. Both biomass and numbers were less in the channelized section than in the unchannelized sections. It was concluded that the lower biomass and numbers of fish, and lower diversity index values in the altered area, were attributable to the effects of channelization.

EPA Recognizes Environmental Achievements in Kansas

2008-03-31T09:51:00.004-06:00

(Kansas City, Kan., March 19, 2008)

EPA has recognized the State of Kansas for achieving its goals for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) priority permits and permit issuance rates under the Clean Water Act. This will help restore and maintain the health of water bodies and watersheds in Kansas.

Kansas was one of nine states in the U.S. that met their priority permit goal of 95-percent issuance rate during the past two years. A priority permit is defined as any permit that has expired more than two years. These permits are potentially of greater environmental concern.

Also, Kansas continues to meet NPDES permit backlog goals of less than 10 percent. Permits that have continued beyond their expiration date are considered backlogged.

"EPA appreciates the commitment of Kansans in protecting waters in the state. The NPDES program's long-term viability and protection of human health and the environment are naturally linked," said EPA Region 7 Administrator John B. Askew.

The NPDES program regulates discharges to waters of the United States from point sources, such as municipal sewage treatment plants and industrial facilities.

An NPDES permit specifies an acceptable level of a pollutant in a discharge. NPDES permits make sure that a state's water quality standards and the federal requirements are being met.

EPA Recognizes Environmental Achievements in Kansas

Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, (913) 551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov

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From LJWorld.com: Developers tout industrial park

2008-03-27T14:36:00.003-06:00

Developers tout industrial park

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Intergenerational Poetry, Essay and Photography Contest

2008-03-24T12:49:00.000-06:00

Second Annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Intergenerational Poetry, Essay and Photography Contest

Release date: 03/18/2008

Contact Information: Shakeba Carter-Jenkins, (202) 564-4355 / carter-jenkins.shakeba@epa.gov

(Washington, D.C. - March 18, 2008) The U.S. EPA Aging Initiative, in partnership with Generations United and the Rachel Carson Council Inc., are inviting submissions for its Second Annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Intergenerational Poetry, Essay and Photography Contest.

Carson is considered to be the founder of the contemporary environmental movement through her landmark book, Silent Spring. Its publication is credited with reversing the nation's pesticide policy.

Using the title of another of Carson's books, "The Sense of Wonder," the contest is seeking submissions from intergenerational teams "that best express the "Sense of Wonder" that you feel when observing the sea, the night sky, forests, birds, wildlife, and all that is beautiful to your eyes."

"Through this contest, we are inspiring the youngest and oldest among us to appreciate wonders and beauty of the natural world," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson.

"We experience a sense of wonder at every point in our lives, whether as children or older adults. The contest's intergenerational message exemplifies a long history of environmental work bridging the generations which goes back to the first Earth Day," said Donna Butts, executive director of Generations United. "We are delighted to again co-sponsor this important contest."

The contest's intergenerational approach reflects Carson's desire to have adults share with children a sense of wonder about nature and help them discover its joys. Entries must be intergenerational involving a team of persons related or unrelated and describe the intergenerational project and how this project brought the team in touch with the natural world.

The deadline for entries is Monday, June 16, 2008. A panel of expert judges will select finalists. The winners in each category will then be determined by the public, who will have an opportunity to vote on-line in July and August for their favorite submission in each category: photography, essay, and poetry. Winners will be announced on the EPA Aging Initiative Web site in October during Children's Health month.

Carson wrote that she would endow every child with "a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life." However, "if a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in."

The contest seeks to spur and instill that same sense of wonder among all generations.

For more information, see: epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm

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April 15, 2008 Salina, Kansas

Please visit www.kswraps.org to view the conference agenda and get registered!

The conference fee is $25. Registration deadline is April 4, 2008.

In addition to the all-day conference, there will be a pre-conference watershed tour held on April 14, 2008 (fee of $15). See attached flyer.

There is a small block of rooms reserved at a conference rate at the Holiday Inn, Salina - just mention the WRAPS Conference to receive the room
rate. The Holiday Inn Salina is located at 1616 W. Crawford, Salina, KS 67401. For reservations call 1-785-823-1739.

Questions? Please contact:

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1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420
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