Tag: Flint Hills

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment highlights the importance of prescribed burning in the Flint Hills during March and April to manage rangelands and prevent wildfires. The KDHE will utilize a smoke modeling tool to predict air quality impacts from smoke, emphasizing health precautions for vulnerable populations during smoke exposure.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reminds residents that prescribed burning in rangelands, particularly the Flint Hills, occurs in March and April. This practice helps manage grasslands, control invasive species, and improve forage for livestock, but can affect air quality. KDHE will utilize a smoke modeling tool to predict air quality impacts.

The Kansas Department of Revenue has announced the winning design for the next personalized license plate, featuring the iconic Flint Hills. After receiving over 30,000 votes, the Flint Hills design emerged as the clear favorite with more than 56% of the vote. The new plate will be available for purchase in 2025 for $45.50, while the current "Powering the Future" design will no longer be available after Jan. 1, 2025. Kansans can check the availability of personalized plate text on http://www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/MotorVehicles.

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Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reminds Nebraskans that it's Flint Hills burning season in...

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reminds Kansans that March and April are the months...

TOPEKA – Conditions will be ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and surrounding areas today, April 1, 2021. Today’s burning...

Current prescribed burning in Kansas and Oklahoma for the management of prairie and rangelands may affect the air quality...