Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1003 - Urban Environments (water issues) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1003.1) | 2999 |
Number of individuals who plan to engage in decision-making activities and actions that affect water quality |
| 1003.2) | 2999 |
Number of individuals who made informed decisions that affect water quality |
| 1003.3) | 2999 |
Number of individuals who plan to implement BMPs in the near future |
| 1003.4) | 2999 |
Number of individuals who implemented BMPs on their property/in the community |
| 1003.5) | 133 |
Number of individuals who plan to complete soil tests as needed |
| 1003.6) | 133 |
Number of individuals who completed soil tests as needed |
Success Stories
Extension Enables Northern Kentucky Residents to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Safely
Author: DJ Scully
Major Program: Urban Environments (water issues)
The EPA considers some leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic as household hazardous waste. Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides can contain hazardous ingredients and require special care when you dispose of them. According to the EPA, the average household generates more than 20 pounds of household hazardous waste per year. The EPA has delegated the oversight of haz
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Volunteers and Students Address Pollution
Author: DJ Scully
Major Program: Urban Environments (water issues)
The Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service hosted a cleanup site for the 2018 Ohio River Sweep on Saturday, June 16, 2018. The Ohio River Sweep is a riverbank cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River and many of its tributaries. The Ohio River Sweep is an important regional event which addresses a global problem: plastics in oceans. This is the largest environmental event of its kind and encompasses six states. The Ohio River Sweep is coordinated by the Ohio River Valley W
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