Kansas Ecological Services Field Office

The Kansas Ecological Services Field Office provides biological and regulatory advice to other federal and state agencies, tribes, industry, and members of the public concerning the conservation of fish and wildlife, their habitat and other federal trust resources that may be affected by development activities. Staff assess the potential effects of projects and devise options for project proponents to achieve their objectives, as well as, conservation and regulatory compliance of migratory birds, eagles, threatened and endangered species, anadromous fish, at risk species, and their habitats and other federal trust resources.  In Kansas, our work with projects typically include activities such as agriculture, mining, power generation, power lines, dredge and fill activities, dam and reservoir operations, oil leasing, and highway construction. The effects of contaminants on fish and wildlife are also assessed. Recommendations are made regarding ways to avoid, or minimize and offset potential impacts.

Additionally, we work with a range of public and private partners to use a variety of tools to achieve recovery of threatened and endangered species and seek opportunities to preclude the need to list through proactive conservation of species of concern. These efforts include include restoring and acquiring habitat, removing invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

Learn more about invasive species , conducting surveys, monitoring populations, research, grants, and breeding species in captivity to release them into their historic range.