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Guiding, preserving, protecting. Ky’s lead agency for forestry, water, air quality, conservation, mining, nature preserves, energy, and waste management.
Frankfort, KY
Joined October 2010
RT @KYPSC: The PSC will be holding public comment hearings to provide an opportunity for the public to give comments regarding LG&E and KU'….
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Come and visit us at the Kentucky State Fair! Our booth is located in the south wing. @kystatefair
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For those that may need to know: AppalRed offering free FEMA appeal clinics.
wymt.com
The clinic will help those who feel they did not receive as much as they thought they would from FEMA.
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Sec Goodman and Deputy Sec Lyons visited the future site of the Lewis Ridge pumped storage project in Bell County. The hydro storage facility will create 2,300 family-wage construction jobs and generate enough on-demand energy to power about 70,000 homes.
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Mammoth-On is hosted by Friends of Mammoth Cave, which partners with the cave to fund projects and programs that provide educational resources and events for those who visit the park.
wbko.com
The event will take place on Sept. 21.
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Our Waste, Water, & Air Grant Workshop is happening soon – and it’s not too late to register! Join us in Frankfort, KY on Thursday August 21st from 8:00am – 4:00 p.m. f https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/kyecap/grant-workshop-2025
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In the heart of Kentucky, a crucial mission is underway to locate the elusive Indiana bat. It’s one of the 16 species of bat documented in the state and also one of the three on the list considered endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
landairwater.me
BY JESSE TRAYLOR In the heart of Kentucky, a crucial mission is underway to locate the elusive Indiana bat. It’s one of the 16 species of bat documented in the state, and, unfortunately, is also on…
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The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP) is actively involved in the conservation of the fringeless white orchid, a federally threatened species found in Ky. They are working on restoration projects to boost orchid populations and their associated wetland habitats.
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Secretary Goodman speaks at the @KyChamber Environmental Permitting & Reporting Conference. Among other things, she shared the latest on air quality, water, waste management regulations.
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Public input requested for Central Kentucky Climate Action Plan
weku.org
Officials in the Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area’s six counties are asking for help with regional climate action efforts.
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The Kentucky Division of Forestry's Invasive Plant Strike Team has completed its season! Led by Adam Taylor and passionate University of Kentucky students, They worked hard to tackle invasive plants in Lexington Parks and restore Reforest Bluegrass sites.
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Ky's Division of Forestry continues to provide support for wildfire suppression in other states. Recently, the division has sent a crew to assist the U.S. Forest Service with the Backbone Fire located in the Kisatchie National Forest near Natchitoches, Louisiana. #TeamKentucky
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It's not too late to get out and celebrate our beautiful country and its natural resources.
Five years ago, the Great American Outdoors Act GAOA became law and it was just in time to help our nation gear up for America’s 250th anniversary. This August 4th is Great American Outdoors Day and entrance fees are waived across all @Interior public lands. #America250
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Beshear to appeal FEMA denial of additional help for multiple counties.
fox56news.com
Federal emergency management leaders also denied requests for the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Program for both the April flooding and the May tornadoes in the letter.
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Employee Appreciation Day in Bowling Green to recognize the amazing work of our area field staff! Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting our environment and our health. You truly #MakeADifference! Special thanks to @ChaneyDairyBarn 4 hosting!
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The deadline for tornado victims in southern Ky to apply for federal assistance has been extended by 1 month. Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties can apply.
weku.org
The deadline for tornado victims in southern Kentucky to apply for federal assistance has been extended by another month.
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A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. EDT today. Heat index values could be up to 105 degrees today in portions of south central Indiana and a large part of central Kentucky. Be aware of those vulnerable to heat illnesses.
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Did you know the tallest champion tree in the state is a yellow-poplar located in McCreary County measuring 159 feet tall? That’s roughly the height of a 12-story building! Read more about Kentucky’s champion trees:
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Come early Saturday to beat the heat AND the invasive plants in the Commonwealth.
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