“There is nothing short of an historic transformation taking place in southern and eastern Kentucky. Thousands of volunteers and community leaders are turning back decades of pollution. And a new generation is learning to avoid the mistakes of the past.” – Congressman Hal Rogers
Goal: Clean the Region’s Waterways
7,227
Septic Systems Installed
+20,861
Homes Served by Sewer Projects
28,088
Total Homes with Access to Sanitary Wastewater Treatment
Goal: Remove Illegal Dumps and Clean Up Solid Waste
2,452
Illegal Dumps Eliminated
508,671
Bags of Trash Collected
909,838
Old Tires Recovered
169,757
Junk Appliances Recycled
Goal: Promote Environmental Education and Awareness
837
Environmental Education Grants Awarded
351
Outdoor Classrooms Built
105
Greenhouses Built
57
Nature Trails Built
45
Wetlands & Rain Gardens Built
35
School Recycling Projects Launched
45
Environment Learning Resources in Use
26
EnviroScape, River and Cave Models In Use
25
Teacher Training & Student Outreach Opportunities Fund