In response to the petroleum spill and water advisory that began on Monday (February 16th) in Letcher County, The Head of Three Rivers Project conducted several independent tests of both the stream and tap water. These test results can be…
Projects Update
There are a few Headwaters events coming up this month. March 14th: We are having a water-testing training workshop for volunteers this Saturday. We are meeting at 9:00 in the morning in front of the Harry Caudill Library in Whitesburg.…
Ignorance is Bliss but Compliance can be Deadly
Why do we allow ourselves to be victims again? Not only do individuals and industry behave in a manner that is irresponsible for the welfare of the environment but the public health as well. Our government officials do not seem…
Independent Water Test
The Head of Three Rivers Project is conducting independent tests of the both the stream and tap water of Letcher County. The stream samples were taken last Thursday (Febuary 19th) from sources above and below the contamination site and the…
Water Quality Advisory
This is from http://www.letchercounty.ky.gov/emergency/. “The Kentucky Division of Water has issued a non-consumption advisory for residents in the communities of Black Bottom, Crafts Colley, Cowan, Camp Branch, Doty Creek, Isom, Jeremiah, Little Colley, Mayking, Sandlick, Spring Branch and Whitesburg. This…
Clean Gas applies for gas line through Line Fork Creek
AI # 102821 NAME OF APPLICANT : Clean Gas Inc ADDRESS OF APPLICANT : P.O. Box 783, Hindman, KY 41822 LOCATION OF ACTIVITY : Line Fork, RM 14.2, between Ingram Creek and Cornetts Branch AGENT CONTACT INFORMATION : R.M. Johnson…