PRIDE

Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment
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“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

4

Solar Energy Projects at Work


Goal: Personal Responsibility
239,095

Volunteers

675,296

Volunteer Hours

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