The department obviously has a concern about the safety issues, as well as the snowmobile going into the water and fuel seepage. But for now there are no plans I know of to ban skipping.

We need people to think about and protect their own safety, ride at reasonable speeds and keep their alcohol consumption to a minimum when driving.

A major concern is stock water, particularly in the Flint Hills - almost all that stock water is from ponds developed in pastures, and those pond water levels are way down, in some areas 40 to 50 percent of normal.

Good camps fulfill a parent's number one concern -- safety -- while supplying experiences and lessons in character and friendship that parents can't provide on their own. Good camps also provide a positive and inclusive atmosphere in which to grow that satisfies a child's need to belong through secret handshakes, cheers, rituals or competition.

Public safety is our primary concern,

The initial stages of our investigation indicate there isn't a public-safety concern. At this point, we're just doing everything we can to be prudent.