KVHA-LLCrew = AIANCCWG, DCSF, FFNHA, GHF, OCTA-PNTS-SFTA,
Spirit of the Kaw (SotK) , Wakarusa Wetland Learners (WWL)

Most likely the wetlands have existed ever since, with the 573 acre remnant a mere fraction of the much larger total of wetlands that used to be here, perhaps 13-17,000 acres in extent.

Now we can talk about what the facts are, free of bias, no? Perhaps a discussion of the ecological and economic value of a wetlands in terms of water purification and filtration, habitat and biodiversity creation, migratory species support, and so on?