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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryAg Water Quality- collaboration with Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute (KWRRI)



Ag Water Quality- collaboration with Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute (KWRRI)

Author: Tammy Brewster-Barnes

Planning Unit: Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In collaboration with Steve Evans and others at the KWRRI, two projects have been started to improve water quality in the Glenns Creek watershed (Versailles, KY) and the central Bluegrass region. The first project goal is to provide water quality data to Versailles so the city can develop a Watershed Protection Plan (WPP) for Glenns Creek. A WPP will enable the city to apply Federal dollars to improve their sanitary sewage infrastructure. Our community partners are Versailles Mayor, Woodford County Conservation District, Woodford County ANR agent and others. The second project is the development and IRB approval for an equine industry survey that determines barriers to stream buffers in the inner Bluegrass region. Once the survey is made public and results are determined, targeted educational material will be developed for this industry. These two projects dovetail together because watersheds in this region are impacted by the bourbon and equine industry. The long-term goal is water quality preservation through community education and action. Part of this project is funded by a recently approved 319(h) grant.  






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