Extension Soil Erosion Article Comes to the Honors Classroom

Author: John Grove

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

In September 2023, Brad Lee and I authored an article (https://www.kygrains.info/blog/2023/9/14/soil-health-erosion-and-fall-field-management) on soil health, soil erosion, and the management needed to minimize erosion in the face of climate change. The article was chosen as background reading on soil erosion for UKC 180 (10 Ways to Think About Climate Change in Kentucky) by the instructors (Drs. Lauren Cagle and Alice Turkington). Brad was invited to join the students, answering questions as th

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BACKYARD COMPOSTING

Author: Chad Allen

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

   Our household garbage can be overwhelming and the items that can be composted can be as high as 20% of what we send to the landfills.   On August 5th we hosted a backyard composting class at the Floyd County Extension office. The class consisted of basic composting to show that up to 20 percent of our household waste can be composted vs going to the landfill. We polled the group on a few questions to gather information on the benefit of the workshop.  25 total people

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Cleaner Rainwater in Hardin County

Author: Amy Aldenderfer

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

Describe the Issue or Situation.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.

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Kayak Tours of A.J. Jolly Lake Attracts Wild Birds and Educates Bird-watchers

Author: Michelle Simon

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

Campbell County is host to many wonderful parks and green spaces, but none have the spark and appeal of the 1,000 acre A.J. Jolly Park with its jewel, the 200 acre recreational lake! Campbell County Extension property borders this wonderful lake which provided an opportunity for Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Michelle Simon, and Environmental Education assistant, Aubree Dawson, to offer tours of A.J. Jolly Lake to Campbell County. The park offers a variety of options for guests to enjo

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Environmental Field Day

Author: William Adkins

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

Natural resources play a vital role in everyday life and meeting people’s needs. Clay County has over 300,000 acres of land with approximately 256,000 acres of forest land. Many youth across the county lack knowledge and appreciation of the surrounding environment. In order to increase awareness, the 4-H Youth Development Agent and ANR Agent collaborated and hosted Environmental Field Day at Big Double Creek Park in Redbird.UK Cooperative Extension partnered with Red Bird Ranger

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Proper, Safe Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste Prevents Environmental Contamination and Promotes Public Health

Author: DJ Scully

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

The 2023 Kentucky Community Assessment indicated that Campbell County residents desire less illegal dumping and littering in their community. Respondents specifically requested programs on watershed protection, dumping / littering, pesticide use, and pollution reduction. Many items that are illegally dumped are household hazardous wastes (HHW) that cannot be disposed of in landfills.According to the EPA, the average household generates more than 20 pounds of HHW per year. Products, such as paint

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