Hello all – my name is Emily Madden, but you can call me Ly, and this week I’m beginning with Headwaters as their UK CARES Community Program Coordinator VISTA. I have worked in conservation and community engagement through AmeriCorps in…
Hello from New Watershed Coordinator!
Hello, Letcher County! My name is Caitlin Myers and this week I’m stepping in as the new Watershed Coordinator! I have worked towards clean water in Appalachia since 2014, when I stepped in to aid disaster relief efforts in West…
Headwaters Job Opening!
Watershed Coordinator Position Description Headwaters is seeking to hire an individual to serve as a watershed coordinator for a grant-funded project. The Headwaters watershed coordinator will: Build upon current relationships with community members, stakeholders, and project partners. Work closely…
Water Testing Training
One of the major efforts of Headwaters is water-quality monitoring. This is largely carried out through Kentucky River Watershed Watch, a basin-wide organization that facilitates water testing training and stream water sampling among volunteers throughout the Kentucky River watershed. Headwaters…
Stream Cleanup April 13th
Please join us for a stream cleanup along the North Fork of the Kentucky on Saturday, April 13th. We will meet at the Veterans Memorial parking lot in downtown Whitesburg at 10:00 AM. We anticipate the cleanup lasting until…
2018 in Review
The past year has been marked by success and major strides forward for Headwaters and watershed improvement in Letcher County. In reviewing 2018, the following are events and programs to highlight: Garth Adams served as the AmeriCorps VISTA Community Program…