Success StoryEastern Kentucky Flooding Leading to a Needed Extension Publication
Eastern Kentucky Flooding Leading to a Needed Extension Publication
Author: Kenneth Clayton
Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Outcome: Initial Outcome
The unprecedented flooding in July of 2022 in Eastern Kentucky was catastrophic to many homes and families, causing significant loss of life and property. This tragic event was followed by a wonderful outpouring of help from fellow Kentuckians and UK Extension in many forms and fashions to start the slow process of building back what was loss. One small but important aspect of the losses was the lawns of homes and businesses in Eastern Kentucky. Restoring a lawn after a flood can be a daunting task but a helpful step towards regaining a sense of normalcy for people who have lost so much. This flooding event caused myself along with Jason Vaugh, Beth Wilson, and Andy Rideout to publish a short publication titled “Restoring a Flood Damaged Lawn” (AGR-270). This publication outlines the process to restore turfgrass after a flooding situation. This publication was timely for those in Eastern Kentucky but will also serve useful in the future for those across the state who may face the troubles of flooding.
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