By Lanny Brannock and Melissa Miracle Department for Environmental Protection The phone rang in the office of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. Louisville Sports Commission executive director, Karl Schmitt, was calling with an urgent question, “Will the Ohio River be safe to use for the swim portion […]
By Dale Booth Division of Water Kentucky thunderstorms produce a riot of color as the earth welcomes the rain. But not all of that water gets soaked up by the flowers, shrubs and trees. It runs off of roofs, lawns, down streets, into the storm drains and from […]
By Lanny Brannock Department for Environmental Protection Hidden amongst the trees and in the ravines of Kentucky are rivers that rival any in our country for beauty and quality. Not only are these rivers aesthetically pleasing, they provide drinking water, a resource for crop irrigation, and recreational opportunities […]
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