Land – Land, Air & Water

The Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands Puts Scenic Railway and Region’s Tourist Economy Back on Track

By Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on January 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

After an inspection found several hundred feet of sunken track in 2019, the Big South Fork Scenic Railway temporarily shut down. This not only disappointed riders but impacted the region’s tourism dollars. Now, with funding and design work from Kentucky’s Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, it’s full steam ahead.

Saving Money and Protecting Waterways While Managing Lawns and Gardens

By Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on November 29, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

As days shorten and temperatures drop, Kentuckians prepare lawns and gardens for winter. Whether fertilizing or raking, this is a great time to economize while protecting waterways from excess nutrient runoff.

Blanton State Nature Preserve: A perfect day trip into Kentucky’s largest old-growth forest

By Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on August 16, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Hemlock, beech and several species of oak make up the more than 2,300 acres of old-growth forest in Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve. It’s one of the largest old-growth tracts in the United States and the largest in Kentucky.