Several Headwaters members participated in the Kentucky River Watershed Watch E. coli water sampling event that took place on the 12th and 13th of May. The significant rainfall during this sampling event was a major factor, contributing to higher E. coli readings at some sampling sites. While this sampling event served as a good indicator of...
Are you or someone you know interested in working for Headwaters? We are looking for an individual to serve as our AmeriCorps VISTA. The AmeriCorps VISTA will fill the role of Community Program Coordinator and assist Headwaters in carrying out watershed improvement efforts in Letcher County, Kentucky. This is a one-year, renewable position that...
At the beginning of May, the Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) initiated stream water monitoring at 8 sites throughout Crafts Colly, Sand Lick, and Dry Fork. This water-quality monitoring will continue for several months as part of an effort to assess the streams and ultimately develop a plan to improve water quality. KDOW is...
The 2016 Whitesburg Water Quality report is now available to the public. To view this report you can visit: http://www.dcfleming.com/2016-CCR.pdf or call (606) 633-3710 to request a paper copy. When reading the document you may notice the several columns with abbreviations. The significance of some of these abbreviations is explained below. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The...
Are you or someone you know interested in working for Headwaters? We are looking for an individual to serve as our AmeriCorps VISTA. The AmeriCorps VISTA will fill the role of Community Program Coordinator and assist Headwaters in carrying out watershed improvement efforts in Letcher County, Kentucky. This is a one-year, renewable position that...
On Sunday, February 12th, 42 Letcher County Central High School students joined Regina Donour and Headwaters for a stream cleanup along the North Fork of the Kentucky River. National Honor Society members and sophomore, juniors, and seniors from science classes worked diligently removing litter from the banks of the North Fork for four hours....
Join Headwaters this Sunday, 1:00 at the Whitesburg Middle School, to pick up litter along the banks of the North Fork. With each litter cleanup, a significant amount of waste and debris is removed from our streams, contributing to cleaner waterways. Litter cleanups not only help to beautify our rivers and streams, but also help...
Celebrate the holiday season and the end of the year by giving to Headwaters during the current matching opportunity. Throughout the month of December, every contribution will be matched until we reach $500. This is a great way to double your impact and support watershed improvement efforts in the Big Sandy, Upper Cumberland, and...
