KU group fights for endangered fish
KU researchers push to save the chubby shiner once common in Kansas streams. From 2002 to today the population rose from about 300 shin ers to nearly 20 000 yet the species remains at risk, endangered by broader ecological loss. Prof. deNoyelles urges that protecting one species helps many others and the human benefit is clear. EVA Carpenter, a Columbia University student, joins KU for a 10 week Summer research program and says the issue matters beyond the fish.
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Columbia University
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Missouri
South Dakota
Kansas River
Manhattan
DeNoyelles
de Noyelles
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Researchers explain decline of the Topeka shiner in Kansas
Kansas University scientists from the Kansas Biological Survey study 77 ponds to test how pond environments affect Topeka shiner spawning. Using underwater video, they observe shiners during summer and modify gravel, predator presence, and fish density. They note shiners nest in sunfish nests and mainly inhabit headwaters, with erosion and drought cited as possible threats and regulation of headwaters proposed for protection.
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Thad Allender
Kansas Biological Survey
Lawrence
Kansas University
Topeka
Watkins museum seeks funds as leadership shifts unfold
The Watkins museum hires a fundraising consultant to boost donations and grants after a management change that ousted longtime director Steve Jansen. Phipps replaces Jansen amid debate on budget impacts and potential museum cuts. Commissioners urge a retreat to chart a path forward as budget hearings proceed.
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Steve Jansen
Phipps
Jansen
Bob Johnson
Charles Jones
Historical Society Board
Lofty campus corner plan eyed as high rise condo complex
Developers envision a two and three bedroom condo complex with first floor retail at campus corner. A building over 80 feet tall would replace parts of Indiana Street structures including Yello Sub and The Crossing. Neighbors and city boards will review plans, with hearings possibly in August and zoning changes needed for multiuse space.
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Yello Sub
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James Dunn
Dunn
Historic Resources Commission
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission
Dave Boulter
Lawrence
Boulter
Yello
Bob Jones
Jones
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