State provides tips (and resources) for safe, healthy enjoyment of Commonwealth’s water receation
With summer approaching, the state is offering safety tips as you enjoy the Commonwealth’s abundant water resources, whether you’re boating,…
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State officials issue health advisory about algal bloom at Alexandria Community Park Lake
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) have issued a harmful algal bloom…
Banklick Watershed Council receives $325,000 from KY Division of Water to improve NKY creeks, streams
Northern Kentucky’s efforts to improve creeks and streams has received a new investment from the Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW)….
NKY’s Gunpowder Creek removed from impaired waterways list after decade of regional collaboration
By Chris Cole Sanitation District 1 It’s a refrain Sanitation District No. 1 Environmental Program Manager Matt Wooten has heard…
Reminders about potential health risks, as water activities kick off Memorial Day weekend
Kentucky Today Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer and outdoor activities, so the State Division…
As Kentuckians return to pools and waterways this holiday weekend, state offers tips to stay healthy
With summer approaching, the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s (KDPH) Environmental Public Health…
Algal bloom recreational public health advisory issued, blooms found at locations on the Ohio River
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) have issued a harmful algal bloom…
Licking River Watershed Watch gets environmental grant from KY American Water to monitor quality
In celebration of National Drinking Water Week, observed by water utilities May 5 through May 11 with the theme Protect…
Enjoy Kentucky’s many rivers, lakes and creeks — here are safety tips to avoid health risks
With warmer weather here, more outdoor activities are taking place. State officials are offering some safety tips to help Kentuckians…
SD1 adjusts storm water boundary, removes about 1,500 properties; plan approved by Division of Water
Sanitation District No. 1 is tightening up its storm water service area to better serve customers across Northern Kentucky. The…
SD1 seeks reduction of storm water service area, would eliminate 1,500 customer parcels
The SD1 Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, announced its intent to petition the Kentucky Division of…
Kentucky Division of Water accepting applications for watershed mini-grants to fund education, outreach
The Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) is soliciting applications for $5,000 grants to be awarded in each of the state’s…
Mike Denham: Situation in Flint reminds us not to take clean and plentiful water for granted
Other than during a rare boil-water advisory, most of us don’t think twice when we turn on the faucet. We…
Report on state’s public water systems shows consistently excellent quality, safe drinking water
Data from Kentucky’s 441 public water systems shows they consistently produce excellent quality water in compliance with the Safe Drinking…
City of Florence promotes from within; appoints Hunt Business/Community Development Director
The City of Florence has announced the appointment of Josh Hunt to the position of Business/Community Development Director. Hunt began…
State issues water recreation guidelines for rivers, lakes and creeks during summer recreation season
With summer approaching, The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) offer these safety…
Kentucky Division of Water makes funds available for projects that help prevent contamination
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) is making available assistance funds to help communities pay for source water protection projects…
The Licking River: A 300-mile journey as a river meanders from mountains to a thriving metropolis
Part one of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north…