Kentucky Riverkeeper

Pat Banks

Kentucky Riverkeeper 300 Summit St  Richmond, Kentucky 40475 United States of America 859.622.1622 kyriverkeeper@eku.edu http://www.appalachianstudies.eku.edu/kyriverke...

Region Gulf

Recent Accomplishments

--New fresh water aquarium at the Kentucky River museum; and Survey of county and city officials in our 42 watershed counties with the students from EKU’s Center for Appalachian Studies.
--Cataloging coal ash ponds, opposition to two liquid asphalt storage tanks, and the proposed Smith Power Plant- Clark County KY; and Litigation and advocacy related to Mountain Top Removal.
--Kentucky River documentary film project with Appalshop filmmaker Herb E. Smith.
--Grassroots outreach/education/fundraising events—5Krun • golf scramble • Bikers Ride for the River • Dinner Dancing Under the Stars • Paddle events for the River • Film Festival • Students at the River events • Shaped by Water Art Show • Home Parties.