February 2024 Monthly Meeting: Lowering CO2 Emissions
March 2023 Monthly Meeting: Stormwater Retrofits
February 2023 Monthly Meeting: Home Energy Options
January 2023 Monthly Meeting: River Metals Recycling
Environmental Health Update: 2022
Learn more about the health of the waters of the Commonwealth.
Kentucky Water Health Portal
Licking River and Minor Ohio River Tributary Watershed Information
Licking River Basin
Kentucky River Water Basin
- https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Outreach/BasinCoordination/Pages/KentuckyRiverBasin.aspx
- https://kygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=e696138297284dd081b71f9f3206fab6
Watershed Watch in Kentucky
- Statewide citizen’s monitoring effort to improve and protect water quality
- Stream Health Pocket Guide
Volunteer opportunities
- Data is the foundation for evaluation the health of the environment. Much of the water quality data is outdated. Citizen volunteers can help with collecting water data so pollution levels can be assessed.
Kentucky Water Watch
Stream Monitoring
- Training and field guides are available for groups wishing to become traditional water watchers who monitor for water pollution problems and environmental violations. A basic training program covering biological monitoring, visual assessment and an introduction into chemical testing, recording and reporting procedures is available to groups of interested individuals.
- https://www.kywater.org/join-us
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcjTqSNn0i4&ab_channel=KentuckyWaterResourcesResearchInstitute
Lake Monitoring
- Volunteers are encouraged to conduct water clarity, phosphate, pH and sediment studies on Kentucky lakes. Sampling is conducted between May and October with a focus on priority lakes established in the Division of Waters 305(b) reports to Congress. Learn more about the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program.