Dawn Buehler is the Riverkeeper and Executive Director of Friends of the Kaw. She works as a nongovernmental advocate for the health of the Kansas(Kaw) River which involves environmental oversight of a watershed encompassing parts of three states. The Kaw provides recreation and drinking water for thousands of Kansans and its health is a primary concern. Dawn is an advocate for the river and is Chair of the Kansas Water Authority and also a member of the Oil and Gas Advisory Commission. She monitors a pollution reporting system, and educates people about river awareness and appreciation. Friends of the Kaw sponsors educational paddle trips, a kids educational program, an adopt a boat ramp program and an ecosystem restoration project. Friends of the Kaw relies on donations and grants to fund their activities. The 9th annual Beers of the Kaw fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, November 3rd.
