Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
Government Administration
Topeka, KS 918 followers
We protect and manage Kansas’ natural resources, and promote the wise use and enjoyment of those resources.
About us
Fish, wildlife, and outdoor recreation are important to the quality of life for all Kansans and to the Kansas economy. As the public steward of the state’s natural resources, the mission of the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks (KDWP) is to: conserve and enhance the state’s natural heritage, its wildlife and its habitats so future generations have the benefits of the state’s diverse living resources; provide opportunities to use and appreciate the state’s natural resources consistent with the conservation of those resources; inform the public about Kansas’ natural resources to promote understanding and support for the agency’s mission; and encourage the public to visit and travel in Kansas and stimulate tourism and travel-related spending in the state by promoting recreational, historic, cultural and natural attractions. KDWP is a cabinet-level agency with a Secretary appointed by the Governor. A seven-member, bipartisan commission, also appointed by the Governor, advises the Secretary and approves regulations governing outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife resources in Kansas. The commission conducts business during regular public sessions. KDWP employs approximately 460 full-time employees in five divisions: Executive Services, Administrative Services, Fisheries and Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Parks.
- Website
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http://www.ksoutdoors.com
External link for Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Topeka, KS
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1905
- Specialties
- Natural Resource Conservation, Fisheries Management, Wildlife Management, Law Enforcement, Environmental Services, State Park Management, Tourism, Public Land Management, and Outdoor Recreation
Locations
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Primary
1020 S. Kansas
Rm 200
Topeka, KS 66612-1327, US
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512 SE 25th Ave
Pratt, KS 67124-8174, US
Employees at Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
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Christopher Kennedy
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Secretary
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Laura Rose Clawson
Strategic Marketing, Communications and Development for Nonprofits and the Public Good
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Mike Miller
Retired as Assistant Secretary of Operations for Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
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Zac Eddy
Ecologist - KS Dept. of Wildlife, Parks, & Tourism