Simpson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2045 - Environmental Sustainability & Responsibility
2045.1) 225

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge regarding environmental sustainability and responsibility (such as what “green” means; how daily choices impact environment; 3 R’s of waste management; proper disposal of hazardous waste; the importance of conserving water; indoor and outdoor water conservation practices; emergency water conservation practices)

2045.2) 55

Number of individuals reporting intent to implement one or more new or additional strategies to promote environmental sustainability 

2045.3) 0

Number of individuals who implemented one or more new or additional water conservation practices (in the home, in landscape or garden)

2045.4) 22

Number of individuals who implemented one or more new or additional strategies to promote environmental sustainability (such as reduce waste, eat responsibly, act locally, reduce consumption, recycle, reuse, and properly dispose of hazardous waste)

2045.5) 17

Number of individuals reporting an increase in recycled or reused household waste



Success Stories

Southern Kentucky Earth Day Fair

Author: Christy Ramey

Major Program: Environmental Sustainability & Responsibility

This year the SOKY Earth Day Fair teamed up with the Cherry Blossom Festival to offer the public a combined event that would bring vendors and artists together on the square in Franklin.  The events were planned to give southern Kentucky residents a total package of experiences that could not only provide valuable information about how to preserve ad protect our environment, but also enjoy the talents of artists who create and those who are musically gifted.  The event, which was co-ch

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