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Kentucky
Heritage Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
227 Morris Drive
Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330-1086
Voice (859) 734-9601; Fax (859) 734-5336
The Kentucky Heritage Resource Conservation
and Development (RC&D) Council, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Authorized by the USDA Secretary of Agriculture in 1992, the Council developed
its mission to provide assistance as a Public Benefit Corporation in the
conservation, development, and utilization of our natural resources that
will lead to the improvement of our environment, economy, and standard
of living for all citizens.
Kentucky Heritage RC&D Area
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The Kentucky Heritage RC&D Council covers
ten central Kentucky counties.
These counties are: Anderson, Boyle, Garrard,
Lincoln, Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer and Washington Counties.
The council is made up of 30 volunteers, three
from each county. One member represents the conservation district, one
member represents county government, and one member represents city government. |
The Kentucky Heritage RC&D Council meets
biannually in February and August. The Executive Counci lmeets on an as-needed
basis. The Priority Committee meets within six weeks after the biannual
council meeting to set priorities for the council on measures they have
adopted.
RC&D is a unique program that helps people
care for and protect their natural resources in a way that will improve
the area's economy, environment, and living standards. It provides a way
for people to work together to plan and carry out activities that will
make their area a better place in which to live.
There is a place for you in the RC&D Program.
You can make a difference by volunteering to help your local RC&D Council
"Make Things Happen!" People from all walks of life are getting involved
and you can join them.
Kentucky Heritage RC&D Executive
Council
The Executive Council is made up
of officers on the RC&D Council. These members are:
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Chairman
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Vice-Chairman
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Secretary-Treasurer
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Mary Lois Grundy
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Kennett Catlett
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Gayle Horn
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Kentucky Heritage RC&D Council
Members
Anderson County
Edwinna Baker
Dorris Bruce
Steve Cornish.
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Boyle County
Hugh Coomer
W.G. Cooley
Tony Wilder
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Garrard County
Jerome Isaacs
John Wilson
Millard Rose
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Lincoln County
Dan Barnett
Bill Miracle
Paul Starnes
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Marion County
Mary Lois Grundy
John Mattingly
Randall Luckett
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Mercer County
Gayle Horn
Lonnie Campbell
Garland Yankey
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Nelson County
Kenneth Catlett
Ed Meese
Dean Watts
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Shelby County
Rob Rothenburg Robert Wilson
Tom Hardesty
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Spencer County
David Jenkins
Alvis Shirley
Anthony Travis
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Washington County
Mark Hale
John Settles
John Cecconi
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Kentucky Heritage RC&D Priority
Committee
The Priority Committee is made up
of one member from each county. These persons are:
Anderson
Dorris Bruce
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Boyle
W.G. Cooley
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Garrard
Millard Rose
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Lincoln
Paul Starnes
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Marion
Mary Lois Grundy
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Mercer
Gayle Horn
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Nelson
Kenneth Catlett
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Shelby
Robert Wilson
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Spencer
Alvis Shirley
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Washington
Mark Hale
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Kentucky Heritage RC&D Measures
The Kentucky Heritage RC&D Council adopts
measures at each council meeting. The measures adopted go to fulfilling
the Council's mission. Below is a listing of measures currently being implemented
by the Council:
Herrington Lake - Dix River Watershed.
This project is funded through EPA's 319 program. It demonstrates
means of addressing water quality issues within the Dix River Watershed
area.
Peyton Creek Watershed. A spin-off
of the Herrington Lake – Dix River Watershed Project, the Peyton Creek
Project is a more focused attempt at addressing water quality issues within
the Kentucky River Basin. Cost-share rate has been modified to 90:10 to
better meet the needs of the producers.
Grazing Land Demonstration Project. This
project will enhance beef and dairy production by developing a prescribed
grazing system and improved forage production in Nelson and Mercer Counties.
Dry Hydrants.
This project seeks funding for the installation of dry (non-pressurized)
fire hydrants within the ten county Kentucky Heritage RC&D Area. |
