Frankfort, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2016) – The Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) is requesting nominations for its annual Earth Day awards. The commission recognizes individuals and entities for efforts to protect the environment and honors them during a ceremony in Frankfort each year during the month of April. To nominate a group or individual, submit […]
Frankfort, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2016) – The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Division of Waste Management (DWM) is accepting grant applications for projects that develop an integrated recycling infrastructure and offer public education programs on recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) management. Grant funding comes from the Kentucky Pride Fund and is underwritten by a […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) has filed a petition for reconsideration with the federal Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) regarding the EPAs final 111(d) rule, the reduction of carbon emissions by existing power plants. In the letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, EEC Secretary Charles G. Snavely said […]
Irvine, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet today announced West Irvine Elementary School 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 School Boards Association presented […]
October 26, 2015 Woodford Reserve and The Nature Conservancy will host a volunteer workday at Woodford Reserve Distillery on November 4 as part of a multi-year project aimed at restoring important parts of the distillery to a healthier, more natural condition. As part of this effort, volunteers and staff from both organizations will plant more […]
Winchester, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2015) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced George Rogers Clark (GRC) High 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 Governor Steve Beshear, was presented to school officials during the […]
Saturday, 10 17, 2015 Contact: Buddy Rogers, KYEM Public Information Officer Office: 502-607-1611 Harry James Kentucky Earthquake Program Manager Office: 502-607-1760 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct 16, 2015) – More than 333,000 Kentuckians participated in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Oct. 15, as part of Earthquake Awareness Week in Kentucky as proclaimed earlier by […]
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 […]