
KYWaterwaysAlliance
@KWAlliance
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Protecting, Restoring, and Celebrating Kentucky's Waterways since 1993
330 N Hubbards Ln, Louisville
Joined September 2010
Beloved Appalachian hellbenders are on their way to being an endangered species
lpm.org
A giant salamander typically found in central Appalachia called the hellbender is on the way to being endangered. The bizarre-looking creature can only live in very clean water, which is getting...
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KWA endorses & celebrates the Ohio River Restoration Program Act introduced by Reps. Morgan McGarvey (D, KY-3) and Erin Houchin (R, IN-9). CJ Article: https://t.co/WL2itbavd8
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Today is the 51st anniversary of the #CleanWaterAct. Read KWA's newsletter ( https://t.co/kbRLjUVeCj) to learn how the law has been weakened, and to learn about the Clean Water Act of 2023, NEW legislation being proposed to address the devastating Sackett vs. EPA decision.
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Watch this river otter swim near the Ohio River. Healthy water means healthy wildlife, a healthy planet, and healthy humans. TODAY is Give for Good Louisville—please consider a gift to @KWAlliance. https://t.co/xiHjWYDmoh
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@kwalliance with @NWF hosted an Ohio River basin restoration tour w/Rep. Morgan McGarvey, co-chair of the Ohio River Congressional Caucus, and other leaders. Thanks to all who joined us to learn how successful restorations of our waterways are possible! https://t.co/CFkLSZCpyg
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The #SCOTUS ruling in #Sackett embraced the extreme, decades-long demands of big polluters, putting our communities, public health, and local ecosystems in danger. Watch today’s 3-5pm ET roundtable by @transportdems on how this impacts our nation.
democrats-transportation.house.gov
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Everyone should be troubled by the Supreme Court Sackett v. @EPA ruling. The #SCOTUS decision puts polluters over people, severly limiting the @EPA’s ability to protect our nation’s waters. #kentuckyiswater
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"Opportunity to make a difference," says Michael Wasburn, @KWAlliance's Ex.Dir, when asked by @WDRBNews about the Ohio River being named a second most endangered river. #kentuckyiswater #ohioriver #endangeredrivers | https://t.co/q7tnK8jQN5
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"When I see that the Ohio is the second most endangered river, I see us, our region, our community, being the second most endangered community,” said Michael Washburn, Kentucky Waterways Alliance Executive Director. https://t.co/I2cfyvcJDf
#kentuckyisWater #endangeredrivers
courier-journal.com
The listing indicates a prime opportunity to take action to save the river, waterway advocates say.
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Introducing America's #MostEndangeredRivers of 2023 - This year's list underscores how human health and public safety are directly connected to the health of our rivers. Each river is at a tipping point, they need you - Take Action Now! https://t.co/NH9cZWblOe
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Today the Ohio River was designated the 2nd most endangered river in the U.S., only behind the Colorado River. “Although we are saddened by this report, we are not surprised,” said Michael Washburn, Ex.Dir. of @KWAlliance Full report: https://t.co/qQeCt2TTBx.
#KentuckyisWater
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⚠️TOMORROW - America's #MostEndangeredRivers of 2023 will be released - Did your river make the list? Stay tuned to find out
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Healthy wildlife=healthy waterways=healthy humans. Urge our leaders to support Senate Bill 1149, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a bold bipartisan bill that would bring $14.7 million to Kentucky to help restore habitats. #wildlifecantwait #kentuckyiswater
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KY has 301 species that need conservation assistance. S. 1149, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, is a bold, bipartisan bill that could bring $14.7M to KY to help restore habitats and more. Urge leaders on Capitol Hill to step up! #wildlifecantwait #kentuckyiswater
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It's #WorldWaterDay2023 We depend on the Ohio River Basin for clean water. Speak up for the restoration & protection of our freshwater resources at The Ohio River Listening Session: Stand Up for the Tug For River on 3/25 Register: https://t.co/LhHXDS7aeH
#kentuckyiswater
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We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stand up for the Ohio River Basin and local waters like the Tug Fork. Join us for a community listening session! Register here: https://t.co/xvgOZE7CiI
#kentuckyiswater
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We are so hopeful for funding to #recoverwildlife @NWF
Ky. fish and wildlife department has identified 300+ species facing increased risk of extinction. @RyanVanVelzer reports environmentalists are pushing Congress to include funding to protect at-risk species in this year’s spending bill. https://t.co/5bM2eFnMuN
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