Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1002 - Water and Soil Quality and Conservation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1002.3) | 165 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving soil quality /soil health |
| 1002.11) | 2082 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to protect stream banks, stream buffer zones, water quality protection, and/or manure management |
| 1002.4) | 2082 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for soil /water conservation |
| 1002.7) | 400 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase ground cover for soil protection. |
| 1002.8) | 2082 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving water quality |
| 1002.6) | 100 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to improve soil structure for water infiltration and retention. |
| 1002.2) | 0 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of water quality in urban areas |
| 1002.1) | 75 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of backyard streams, watersheds, stream ecology and best practices to improving water quality |
| 1002.12) | 5 |
Number of people who planted native plants in buffer zones |
| 1002.13) | 75 |
Number of producers who developed or updated an Ag Water Quality Plan |
| 1002.15) | 10 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented nutrient management plan |
| 1002.18) | 10 |
Number of people who adjusted rate, timing, placement and/or sources to increase nutrient use efficiency |
| 1002.19) | 10 |
Number of landowners who adopted changes to improve the water quality of forested streams |
| 1002.5) | 100 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase soil organic matter |
Success Stories
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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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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