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Lee County
PRIDE Spring Cleanup, April 5-19

Volunteer to pick up litter around your community during the PRIDE Spring Cleanup. Cleanup events already scheduled in your area are listed below. To volunteer, call Lee County PRIDE Co-Coordinator Neeley Back at 859.806.3347. You also can call her if you want to clean an area that is not on this list.

  • 4/12/2008 — 9 am - 3 pm — County-wide cleanup
  • 4/18/2008 — 9 am - 7 pm — White goods drop off
Local PRIDE Coordinators
Contact your local PRIDE Coordinator to learn about volunteer opportunities in your community.
  • Neeley Back, Lee County PRIDE Co-Coordinator, 606.464.4126
  • Sandy Gay, Lee County PRIDE Co-Coordinator, 606.464.8480
County Solid Waste Coordinator

Contact your Solid Waste Coordinator to request a list of licensed garbage haulers in your county or to report illegal dumping.

  • Neeley Back, 606.464.4126
Local Watershed Watch Programs

For information about becoming a Watershed Watch volunteer, call 800.928.0045 and ask for extension 473, or visit the program’s Web site at www.kywater.org/watch.

  • Kentucky River Watershed Watch
PRIDE Environmental Education Grant Recipients in the County (2007 Grant Cycle)
Grant recipients might need help with their environmental education projects from community members. Contact the grant recipient to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
  • Beattyville Elementary School: $4,500 to enhance outdoor classroom
  • Southside Elementary: $4,500 to enhance outdoor classroom
  • Lee County Middle School: $4,000 to enhance outdoor classroom
  • Kentucky River Community Care, Inc: $4,500 to construct outdoor classroom
PRIDE Homeowner Septic System Grant Program in the County since 1999

Amount Invested: $468,881
Septic Systems Installed: 152
 
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2292 South Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501		 Telephone:
606.677.6150
888.577.4339
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