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.
Our Outstanding Recreational Resource
Friends of the Kaw considers the Kansas (Kaw) River a 171-mile linear park to be enjoyed by families and outdoor enthusiasts. We continue to partner with river communities to develop boat access, river front parks and hiking and biking trails along the river for public use.
Rotating Pictures:
Floating on the Kaw by Craig
Thompson
Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance's Streamlink
students doing a macroinvertebrate sampling.
Catfishing on the Kaw with Captain Catfish
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Friends of the Kaw is the only non-governmental organization that has directly positioned itself to protect the Kansas (Kaw) River from political forces and commercial interests that are ruining one of our most precious natural resources - a river listed THREE times on the American River's Most Endangered List.This beautiful natural resource needs you and many other friends to prevent the continued damages caused by in-river sand dredging, agricultural and urban polluted storm water run-off. The Kansas River serves as a drinking water source to communities along its watersheds.
Who is there to take care of the Kaw? Who is there to ensure the Kaw will be preserved for our children and their grandchildren? The Kansas Riverkeeper is working as a teacher, scientist, investigator and media spokesperson to advocate for the health of the Kansas
River but only with YOUR HELP can we protect this precious natural resource for future generations.