Division of Water - Recent Headlines
Below you will find a list of recent press releases. Click on the title to view the full text of the press release.
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- Level 1 Drought Declared in 24 Western and Central Kentucky Counties
Friday, May 25, 2012
The Office of the State Climatologist and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in coordination with the Kentucky Drought Mitigation Team, are issuing a Level I drought declaration for three drought management areas (DMAs) in western Kentucky.
- Water Treatment Plants Recognized for Superior Performance
Monday, May 21, 2012
Forty-nine water treatment plants in Kentucky have been recognized by the Energy and Environment Cabinet for their demonstrated success in producing drinking water in 2011 that consistently met or exceeded state water quality standards.
- Drinking Water Week Reminds Us to Conserve Water
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The Kentucky Division of Water encourages Kentuckians during National Drinking Water Week, May 6-12, to practice water conservation every day of the year.
- Division of Water provides guidelines for removal of creek gravel from streams
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Reports of excessive gravel removal from Kentucky streams have prompted the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) to reiterate creek gravel extraction guidelines to minimize impacts on the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the waterway.
- Public comment sought on
Monday, April 30, 2012
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) has released the 2012 Kentucky Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Plan for public review. This document is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for states that receive federal funding for NPS programs and projects through the Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Program.
- Volunteers sought for water quality monitoring
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Kentucky Watershed Watch Program is offering free training April 28 to persons interested in learning how to take water samples and monitor water quality in the Upper Green River Basin. The training will take place at Western Kentucky University.
- Seven water treatment systems selected for improvement funding
Monday, February 27, 2012
Seven small drinking water treatment systems in Kentucky will receive financial assistance through a new program designed to improve their technical, managerial and financial capabilities to ensure production of safe drinking water in a consistent, cost-effective manner. Small systems are those that serve fewer than 10,000 customers. The awards range from $2,000 to $25,000.
- Federal grant will help restore Kinniconick Creek
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission (KSNPC) has been awarded a $342,881 federal grant to develop a sediment-focused watershed plan and stream restoration design for Kinniconick Creek in Lewis County.
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