Frankfort, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2014) – The Energy and Environment Cabinet today announced that approximately $1.36 million in grant funding has been awarded by the Kentucky Pride Fund for cleanup of 129 illegal dumps in 24 counties across the Commonwealth. The following counties have been awarded grants: Breathitt, Bullitt, Carlisle, Christian, Clark, Crittenden, Cumberland, Elliott, […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 2, 2014) – With frigid temperatures and wind chills expected in the coming days, the Kentucky Division of Water reminds citizens to protect the water systems in their homes and businesses from freezing. When water freezes, it expands. When water freezes in a pipe and expands enough, the pipe bursts, water escapes […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 2, 2014) – Members of the public who wish to speak to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) about a request by Big Rivers Electric Corp. to increase rates will have an opportunity to do so next Wednesday, Jan. 8. Although the PSC’s hearing in the matter will take place in Frankfort, […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 26, 2013) – Federal matching grants are available for projects that help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater and for projects that protect water resources. The grants are for watershed restoration projects and for watershed plan development as well as for other projects that reduce and prevent runoff pollution. Runoff […]
Products containing asbestos should only be handled by a licensed asbestos removal contractor like Bluegrass Environmental Services. Removing asbestos materials in your own home is strongly discouraged. In most cases, asbestos must be removed entirely; however, in some instances asbestos abatement may be accomplished through encasement or encapsulation. Ultimately, the process depends on the location […]
A study of annual reporting data by Kentucky industries indicates Kentucky saw a reduction in toxic environmental releases in 2011, according to the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (DEP). Within Kentucky, there were a total of 423 facilities and 154 chemicals reported for the 2011 calendar year. Under the national Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program, […]