A visitor to Lake Wichita is likely to immediately notice two things -- the lake is very low and a big piece of equipment is out in it.

The first thing that might come to mind is the lake is being dredged. It is not.

Two things are happening.

First, a kayak launch being constructed. That's why the equipment is there.

Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee got a grant from the state to improve access for fishermen.

"One of the best ways to fish Lake Wichita is by kayak," said David Coleman, head of the revitalization committee. "So the City Parks Department right now is working on getting the equipment and when it gets here the parks department will work on installing the kayak launch."

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