SMG POV
KDOW to Develop a Nutrient Reduction Strategy
November 26, 2013
This week, KDOW announced that they are creating a Nutrient Reduction Strategy for the state. Over the next 30 days, they will continue drafting an outline of the strategy. A draft plan will be available in January and formal public comment will take place around April. KDOW sees this plan as a consolidated document that will […]
EPA Rules on Selenium Regulations
November 22, 2013
On November 15th, the Kentucky Division of Water received notice that the EPA approved part of the proposed water quality standards for selenium put forth in May 2013. The EPA approved Kentucky’s chronic water criteria and the practice of fish tissue sampling to determine compliance. However, Kentucky’s acute water criteria was rejected by the EPA, […]
Kentucky’s Greenhouse Gas Policy Implications White Paper
November 21, 2013
Kentucky has sent a white paper to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy in order to present Kentucky’s Energy & Environment Cabinet’s ideas regarding existing power plants and ways to control and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The white paper can be found here. Dr. Peters, Secretary of the Energy & Environment Cabinet, asserts that this white paper is […]
Northern Long Eared Bat
November 20, 2013
U.S. Fish and Wildlife is considering listing a bat – called the Northern Long Eared Bat – as a new endangered species. The bat may be present in Kentucky. Click here for more information.
The Fluted Kidneyshell – New Endangered Species in Kentucky
November 18, 2013
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service finalized and published a rule to protect critical habitat for the Fluted Kidneyshell. Critical watershed habitat has been designated for the following Kentucky streams & associated counties: Horse Lick Creek (Rockcastle and Jackson); Middle Fork Rockcastle River (Jackson); Rockcastle River (Pulaski, Laurel and Rockcastle); Buck […]