From the driver’s seat, southwest Kansas may appear foreign to those hailing from points east.
A distinct lack of trees and vegetation starting around the Hays area and expanding westward into Colorado is obvious to all who dwell in forested areas.
For KU professor Paul Stock, it’s a chance to expose his students to different sides of the Sunflower State. Stock led a group of six KU undergraduates on a road trip through the entire state for two weeks in June, starting in Lawrence and making stops at sites that are notable for implementing environmental best practices, or at least addressing local environmental issues.
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