Category — Partner Notes

Friends of the Kaw, P.O. Box 1612, Lawrence, KS 66044

http://kansasriver.org

Description: The Kansas (Kaw) River stretches 171 miles from its origin in Junction City to its confluence with the Missouri River and is the primary source of drinking water for many communities in northeast Kansas. This recreational treasure was a well kept secret among a few knowing paddlers and anglers, but is fast becoming a valued recreational resource for thousands of visitors each year.

FOK has a longstanding relationship with KVHA. There are a number of mutual interests and we’ve been able to orchestrate projects that compliment each other’s activities. Friends of the Kaw is the primary NGO Kansas River pollution watchdog.

See Kansas River Inventory

See Kansas River Access Points

See Volunteer Water Quality Assessment

See Kansas River Life, Captain Catfish

Jayhawk Audubon Society, P.O. Box 374, Lawrence, Kansas 66046-3741

http://jayhawkaudubon.org

The mission of the Jayhawk Audubon Society is to encourage enjoyment of, to promote understanding of, and to advocate conservation of the natural world. The Jayhawk Audubon Society serves the communities of Douglas County, Kansas.

JAS has a longstanding relationship with KVHA. Past partnership projects include Kaw Valley Eagles Day and Wakarusa Wetland Learners. KVHA has worked with JAS in the context of Wakarusa Watershed/Clinton Lake Protection and wetland conservation.

Roger Hill Volunteer Center logo

Roger Hill Volunteer Center, 2518 Ridge Court
Lawrence , KS 66046

http://www.rhvc.org/

Description: The Roger Hill Volunteer Center serves as a hub for volunteer opportunities in Douglas County. The Center, named after the late Roger Hill, an active community leader and advocate of volunteerism, maintains a current database, website and booklet of volunteer needs in Douglas County. “Connecting People to Volunteering”

RHVC works closely with the United Way.

RHVC has sent numerous volunteers our direction as well as provided training and networking opportunities for KVHA to learn how to manage volunteer assistance effectively.

8/13/08 Most recently RSVP volunteers from Pioneer Ridge helped fold 500 newsletters for the Grassland Heritage Foundation.  Thank you to Ashlee Crowlee and the RHVC’s RSVP for making this happen!

Volunteer With RSVP

Adults 55 and over are the most active, healthy, and educated generation with valuable skills and experiences.  Senior Corps has found a way to harness these talents and engage this population through RSVP.  RSVP helps those 55 years and over to use their talents and knowledge while serving their communities through volunteer work.