The Kaw River Inventory
The Kaw River Inventory will be a web based, detailed guide to the Kansas River which will include information and photographs for all physical structures such as: - Pipes discharging to the Kaw - Bridges, dams, and weirs - Waste water treatment outfalls - Outfalls from industrial facilities - Municipal storm sewers - Outfalls from dredging operations - Agricultural drainage tiles - Crossings for overhead power lines - Crossings for underwater utility lines - Access Ramps In 2007 Friends of the Kaw completed the first data gathering phase for this comprehensive guide. The Riverkeeper and a working group of volunteers collected data on 5 multi-day kayak excursions covering the entire 171 miles of the Kaw. Data consists of over 500 photos linked to GPS readings and accompanying written descriptions. We also used aerial maps to inventory the riparian areas adjacent to the river. We recorded old growth, new growth and no growth areas on both banks of the Kaw. We are currently exploring several avenues to map and present the material and photos we gathered.
The guide will also document areas in need of monitoring, cleanup, and /or restoration as well as a down river photograph at every river mile.



