FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2015) – The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) are removing the recreational use advisory for the Cannelton and McAlpine pools of the Ohio River, effective immediately. Results from recent samplings by DOW indicate the levels of microcystin toxin occurring in this area of […]
Lexington, Kentucky | October 15, 2015 Today United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack approved a grant of $9.4 million to protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on private lands in the Obion Creek, Bayou du Chien and Mayfield Creek Watersheds which cover 965 square miles and include parts of Ballard, McCracken, Calloway, Hickman, Fulton, Carlisle and […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2015) – In an effort to increase energy awareness and encourage citizens to make a difference by reducing their energy use, Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed October as Energy Awareness Month in Kentucky. “One of the best ways to strengthen our future is through education,” said Gov. Beshear. “During the month […]
MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced Ewing Elementary School earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, a national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance. A certificate, signed by Gov. Steve Beshear, was presented to school officials during the Sept. 9 meeting […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) and the Kentucky propane industry urge consumers to prepare now for this coming winter by participating in early fill programs while prices are low and propane is in abundant supply. The best way to reduce the effects of any potential problem is […]
Frankfort, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2015) – The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) honored the six recipients of its 2015 Environmental Excellence Awards during an awards luncheon today at the Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment at the Lexington Convention Center. Through this awards program, the department recognized the efforts and activities of individuals, […]
MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced that Straub Elementary School in Mason County has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies the school building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency. Officials from the Kentucky Energy […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2015) – Kentucky wildland firefighters have once again answered the call for help, sending firefighters to Washington, California and North Carolina. The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) dispatched 14 firefighters that are part of a 20- person hand crew Sunday to the Bald Knob Fire in North Carolina. They joined a […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2015) – The Energy and Environment Cabinet today announced funding will be made available in emergency grants to help 24 flood-damaged counties clean up solid waste generated by the July flood events. Counties will be eligible to request up to 110 percent of the preliminary damage assessment estimate for debris clearance […]
Louisville, Kentucky | July 15, 2015 The Nature Conservancy, one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, announced today that students from its Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future (LEAF) program will help the organization and local partners advance conservation projects in Louisville and other locations around Kentucky. The students, many who have never spent extended time […]