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​This “Publications Library” includes DOW technical reports, studies funded, in part, under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, and various other water quality reports.

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Biological Monitoring Program Expansion: Green River BasinBiological Monitoring Program Expansion: Green River Basin1671122Scott A Grubbs (Center for Biodiversity Studies, Western Kentucky University)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to establish sites in the Green River basin to compare to reference reach sites and identify biological indicators associated with NPS pollution impacts.2003 00-08
Biological Survey of Pleasant Grove Spring, Logan County, KentuckyBiological Survey of Pleasant Grove Spring, Logan County, Kentucky22930Bill Sampson (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to help establish water quality conditions prior to the implementation of BMPs.1995 95-15
Boone Creek Drainage (Kentucky River System) Biological and Water Quality InvestigationBoone Creek Drainage (Kentucky River System) Biological and Water Quality Investigation1501864Michael R Mills, Samuel M Call, Lythia Metzmeier, Karen L Smathers and Mark Vogel (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Boone Creek to determine any impacts from point and nonpoint source pollution on the Boone Creek aquatic ecosystem (Technical Report No. 47).199847 
Brushy Creek Sediment, Habitat, and Water Quality InvestigationBrushy Creek Sediment, Habitat, and Water Quality Investigation7287925John Burnett (Pulaski County Conservation District)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to increase the ability of local stakeholders and project partners to make management decisions to ultimately improve the water quality in the watershed.2016 10-14
Brushy Creek Watershed PlanBrushy Creek Watershed Plan6175180University of Louisville Stream Institute, Kentucky Division of WaterThis watershed data analysis project provides a detailed baseline against which to judge future BMPs, and may be a catalyst for further water quality improvements in the watershed. In addition, this watershed data analysis report will provide the first four chapters for a watershed based plan as outlined in the Watershed Planning Guidebook for Kentucky Communities (KWA and KDOW 2010).2017  
Burning Fork Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationBurning Fork Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation528160Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Lythia Metzmeier, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Charles A Roth, Clifford C Schneider, Donald K Walker and Albert G Westerman (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Burning Fork to determine existing water quality and impacts of oil brine discharges on the stream's aquatic communities and water quality (Technical Report No. 23).198623 
Cane Run and Royal Spring Watershed-Based Plan Final ReportCane Run and Royal Spring Watershed-Based Plan Final Report35026622University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Biosystems and Agricultural EngineeringFinal report of a project funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a watershed-based plan, develop pathogen and nutrient TMDLs, and implement to reduce, remediate and prevent the effects of NPS pollution in the watershed.2012 06-08
Cane Run and Royal Spring Watershed-Based Plan Implementation Project: Final ReportCane Run and Royal Spring Watershed-Based Plan Implementation Project: Final Report4855337Steve Higgins (University of Kentucky)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to improve and protect the overall water quality Cane Run and Royal Spring.2013 08-08
Cane Run Watershed Based PlanCane Run Watershed Based Plan112682602Third Rock Consultants LLCThis Watershed-Based Plan (WBP) provides a comprehensive assessment of the health of the watershed, citizen and stakeholder concerns, watershed remediation strategies, and implementation plans for the future. This document is intended to address the nine minimum elements required in the EPA’s Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters (USEPA 2008).2019  
Capacity Building in the Little River WatershedCapacity Building in the Little River Watershed207707Mekayle Houghton (Cumberland River Compact)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to establish a model for collaborative stakeholder engagement in watershed management through educational forums and activities in a rural setting.2017 10-10
Channel Restoration and Riparian Reforestation Along Wilson Creek: A Demonstration SiteChannel Restoration and Riparian Reforestation Along Wilson Creek: A Demonstration Site1984556Kaniaulono Meyer (Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to demonstrate techniques to improve water quality in streams draining human-altered lands in central Kentucky.2007 00-15
Characterization and Quantification of Nonpoint Source Pollution in a Conduit-Flow Dominated Karst Aquifer Underlying an Extensive Use Agricultural Region - Phase IIICharacterization and Quantification of Nonpoint Source Pollution in a Conduit-Flow Dominated Karst Aquifer Underlying an Extensive Use Agricultural Region - Phase III2225060James C Currens (Kentucky Geological Survey)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to cover water quality results during the post-BMP period of Phase III and summarize the overall findings of the project from August 1990 through October 1998.1999 94-09
Characterization and Quantification of Nonpoint-Source Pollutant Loads in a Conduit-Flow-Dominated Karst Aquifer Underlying an Intensive-Use Agricultural Region, Kentucky - Phase IICharacterization and Quantification of Nonpoint-Source Pollutant Loads in a Conduit-Flow-Dominated Karst Aquifer Underlying an Intensive-Use Agricultural Region, Kentucky - Phase II14172005James C Currens (Kentucky Geological Survey)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to test whether a program to install new or modified BMPs will improve the ground-water quality of a karst ground-water basin at a large scale.1995 92-11
Chautauqua Park’s Green Solution to PollutionChautauqua Park’s Green Solution to Pollution1567480Bryan Henderson (Regional Water Resource Agency)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to introduce a green infrastructure technology to educate and increase awareness of storm water issues in the community and use it to address those issues.2015 11-10
Chenoweth Run Drainage Biological and Water Quality InvestigationChenoweth Run Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation447447Kentucky Division of WaterStudy to assess relationship between nutrient concentrations and algal biomass and determine whether nutrient controls (phosphorus reduction) may decrease the ongoing problem of nuisance Cladophora growth in Chenoweth Run (Technical Report No. 54).199954 
Chestnut Creek Watershed Based PlanChestnut Creek Watershed Based Plan13890439Third Rock Consultants LLCThis plan presents the collaborative culmination of an extensive data collection and analysis effort, recruitment of partners and stakeholders in watershed interests, and remediation strategy development. This document is intended to address the nine minimum elements required in the USEPA’s Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters (USEPA 2008).2016  
Chloride Concentrations in Lily Creek / Lake CumberlandChloride Concentrations in Lily Creek / Lake Cumberland1104599Tom VanArsdall (Kentucky Division of Water)Study to follow chlorides from the free-flowing portion of Lily Creek through the impounded portion of Lily Creek and then out into the main lake.1988  
Citizen's Handbook to Address Contaminated Coal Mine DrainageCitizen's Handbook to Address Contaminated Coal Mine Drainage3683728US Environmental Protection AgencyGuide to familiarize citizens and grassroots groups with the history and chemistry of coal mine drainge from abandoned mines. US EPA document available from US EPA or Kentucky Division of Water.1997  
City of Radcliff Green Parking Lot BMP Demonstration Project Final ReportCity of Radcliff Green Parking Lot BMP Demonstration Project Final Report238162887Toby Spalding, PE (City of Radcliff)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to show that green infrastructure to improve water quality can provide environmental and aesthetic benefits and be constructed cost‐effectively and economically maintained.2016 09-12
Clean Water Starts With Me Coloring SheetClean Water Starts With Me Coloring Sheet4474947Kentucky Division of WaterColoring sheet that describes sources of Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) and encourages responsible land use. Descriptions of NPS control Best Management Practices.2015  
Commonwealth Mass Media Campaign to Reduce Nonpoint Source PollutionCommonwealth Mass Media Campaign to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution515910Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Communications & The Kentucky Environmental Education CouncilFinal report of a project funded under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to plan and conduct a social marketing campaign to raise overall awareness of nonpoint source pollution in the Upper Cumberland River Basin.2008 00-28
Comprehensive Commonwealth Water Education Project: Final ReportComprehensive Commonwealth Water Education Project: Final Report39306David A Howarth (University of Louisville)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to provide NPS education to a set of adult Kentuckians, including teachers and local elected officials, to motivate them to address NPS issues in their communities.2009 02-07
Concentrations, and Estimated Loads and Yields of Nutrients and Suspended Sediment in the Little River Basin, Kentucky, 2003-04Concentrations, and Estimated Loads and Yields of Nutrients and Suspended Sediment in the Little River Basin, Kentucky, 2003-044333086Angela S Crain (US Geological Survey)Study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to summarize the occurrence and distribution of nutrients and suspended sediment and estimates of nutrient and suspended-sediment loads and yields from streams in the Little River Basin.2006 01-17
Continued Support for Controlling Erosion and Sediment at Construction Sites in KentuckyContinued Support for Controlling Erosion and Sediment at Construction Sites in Kentucky453651Tetra TechFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to address the need for construction industry training resources via products, workshops, and improved knowledge of sediment and erosion problems and potential solutions.2009 02-14
Corbin City Reservoir Watershed PlanCorbin City Reservoir Watershed Plan2123433Third Rock Consultants LLCThe following Watershed Plan for the Corbin City Reservoir watershed details the coordinated biological, chemical, and physical surveys of the watershed and identifies the major sources of impairments found. Additionally, this report prioritizes impairments based on practicality and presents recommendations for remediation, targeting the most critical areas in order to most efficiently and economically reduce pollution within the watershed.2007  
Corbin City Reservoir Watershed Plan Final ReportCorbin City Reservoir Watershed Plan Final Report1906381Tony Miller (Third Rock Consultants, LLC)Final report of a study funded under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a watershed plan to identify and rank the sources of impairment in the Corbin City Reservoir watershed and to provide specific recommendations for remediation.2007 04-13
Craborchard Creek / Vaughn Ditch Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationCraborchard Creek / Vaughn Ditch Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation544982Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Clifford C Schneider and Donald K Walker (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Craborchard Creek / Vaughn Ditch to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses, causes of any impairments of aquatic uses and what aquatic uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 04).198404 
Cromer Ridge Watershed RestorationCromer Ridge Watershed Restoration2554715Jon Walker (USDA Forest Service)Final report of a project funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to restore land severely damaged by 30 years of off-highway vehicle use and improve watershed conditions in the Rockcastle River and Woods Creek Reservoir.2012 05-05
Cumberland River Basin and Four Rivers Region: Status ReportCumberland River Basin and Four Rivers Region: Status Report994002Kentucky Division of WaterReport on status of the Cumberland River Basin and Four Rivers Region. First product of first phase of Kentucky's Watershed Management Framework, a cooperative approach to improving the health of the state's watersheds.2000  
Cumberland River Biological and Water Quality Investigation: Wild River SegmentCumberland River Biological and Water Quality Investigation: Wild River Segment902384Michael R Mills, Samuel M Call, Morgan Jones, Lythia Metzmeier, Clifford C Schneider and Karen L Smathers (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of the wild river portion of Cumberland River to determine if this segment was meeting its designated stream uses and compile background water quality and biological data for it (Technical Report No. 43).199443 
Curry's Fork Watershed - Restoring Curry's Fork: Final ReportCurry's Fork Watershed - Restoring Curry's Fork: Final Report29920201Oldham County Fiscal CourtFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to work towards supporting designated uses and meeting water quality standards in the Curry’s Fork watershed.2016 10-15
Currys Fork Watershed PlanCurrys Fork Watershed Plan27281438Oldham County Fiscal Court, Strand AssociatesThis Watershed Plan focuses on the Curry’s Fork watershed in Oldham County, Kentucky and its subwatersheds. The Curry’s Fork watershed was selected by Kentucky Division of Water and United States Environmental Protection Agency to receive FFY2006 Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Funding to address the pollutants that cause designated use impairments.2011  
Cypress Creek Drainage (Tennessee River System) Biological and Water Quality InvestigationCypress Creek Drainage (Tennessee River System) Biological and Water Quality Investigation1218533Michael R Mills, Gary Beck, Samuel M Call, Susan Cohn, Lee Colten, Ronald E Houp, Lythia Metzmeier, Allen Robison, Charles A Roth, Clifford C Schneider, Donald K Walker and Albert Westerman (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Cypress Creek to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses currently being achieved, causes of impairments of aquatic uses and what aquatic uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 29).199129 
Cypress Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationCypress Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation472271Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Lythia Metzmeier, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Charles A Roth, Clifford C Schneider and Donald K Walker (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Cypress Creek to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses, causes of any impairments of aquatic uses and what aquatic uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 19).198619 
Damon Creek Watershed Plan for E.Coli Identification and ManagementDamon Creek Watershed Plan for E.Coli Identification and Management4169369Jackson Purchase RC & D FoundationThe intention of this document is to develop a Watershed-based plan specifically for the Damon Creek Watershed to address bacterial pollution. This plan presents the collaborative culmination of a data collection and analysis effort to identify the sources of bacterial pollution, recruitment of partners, stakeholders, and community interest within the watershed, and the development of a BMP implementation strategy to address these sources2018  
Darby Creek Watershed PlanDarby Creek Watershed Plan6570976Kentucky Waterways AllianceThe Darby Creek Watershed Plan outlines point and nonpoint pollution sources in the watershed, discusses pollution coming from various sources, and makes recommendations for Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve and protect water quality in Darby Creek.2016  
Design Your Own Rain BarrelDesign Your Own Rain Barrel4964344Kentucky Division of WaterColor your own design on a rain barrel and learn about how to reduce runoff pollution. Also includes tips for maintaining your rain barrel.2015  
Developing Watershed Implementation Plans: Creating a Formula for Success in the Salt & Licking River BasinsDeveloping Watershed Implementation Plans: Creating a Formula for Success in the Salt & Licking River Basins379043Kentucky Waterways Alliance IncFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to encourage better watershed management by engaging local citizens and interagency representatives in developing local watershed implementation plans.2010 04-12
Development and Application of the Kentucky Index of Biotic Integrity (KIBI)Development and Application of the Kentucky Index of Biotic Integrity (KIBI)858532Michael C Compton, Gregory J Pond and John F Brumley (Kentucky Division of Water)Development of a new index to provide reliable and consistent analysis and application among users, and to cover all regions and wadeable streams in Kentucky using a uniform approach.2003  
Development of Interpretive Materials for Nonpoint Source Pollution DisplaysDevelopment of Interpretive Materials for Nonpoint Source Pollution Displays823678Tetra TechFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop 250 ft model of a watershed, giant floor map of KY's watersheds, wall panels, photos, and other materials for "2001: A Water Odyssey"2005 03-11
Development of Pathogen TMDLs for Four 303(d) Listed Streams in the Kentucky River BasinDevelopment of Pathogen TMDLs for Four 303(d) Listed Streams in the Kentucky River Basin2876167Dr Lindell Ormsbee, Dr Chandramouli Viswanathan, Dr Jagadeesh Anmala, Noppadon Kowsuvon and Dr Ramesh Teegavarapu (Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop pathogen TMDLs for South Elkhorn Creek, Town Branch, Wolf Run and Cane Run.2008 01-07
Development of pH TMDL for a 303(d) listed stream in Western Kentucky: Drakes Creek in Hopkins County, KentuckyDevelopment of pH TMDL for a 303(d) listed stream in Western Kentucky: Drakes Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky1222166Lindell Ormsbee, PE, PH, PhD (Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a TMDL for Drakes Creek using 2 possible strategies: a cumulative aggregate TMDL for the outlet of the watershed or separate TMDLs for each individual Subbasin.2004 00-11
Development of Tolerance Values for Kentucky CrayfishesDevelopment of Tolerance Values for Kentucky Crayfishes3528333Daniel R Peake, Gregory J Pond, Stephen E McMurray (Kentucky Division of Water)Study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to examine crayfish sensitivity to environmental impairments as a starting point to manage crayfish conservation.2004 00-06
Disinfecting Your Well WaterDisinfecting Your Well Water154512E Glynn Beck (Kentucky Geological Survey) and Kimberly Henken (Extension Associate, Family and Consumer Sciences)Guidelines for using shock chlorination, a standard treatment for sanitzing well water, safely and effectively.2004  
Dix River Septic System Education and Improvement ProgramDix River Septic System Education and Improvement Program1929927Bridget Abernathy (Bluegrass Greensource)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to reduce human pathogen inputs to the Dix River Watershed and provide watershed education to local communities.2016 12-04
Dix River Watershed Implementation ProjectDix River Watershed Implementation Project2872003City of DanvilleFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to target the water quality pollutants by addressing septic system failures reducing storm-related flashiness, and expanding riparian buffer zones.2014 10-11
Don't Let Your Toilet Waste WaterDon't Let Your Toilet Waste Water15899Kentucky Division of WaterTips on preventing toilets from wasting water.1988  
Dry Creek Watershed PlanDry Creek Watershed Plan3911153Kentucky Waterways AllianceThe Dry Creek Watershed-based Plan (WBP) outlined all point and nonpoint pollution sources in the watershed, quantified the pollution coming from each source, and made recommendations for Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve water quality in Dry Creek.2010  
Dry Run Watershed Land Use BMP Education Project: Final ReportDry Run Watershed Land Use BMP Education Project: Final Report1143608Benjamin Krebs, PE, CFM and Joe Kane, AICP, LEED AP (Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to reduce or prevent NPS pollution in developing watersheds throughout Kentucky using Dry Run Watershed as a case study.2010 04-07
Eagle Creek Straightpipe Abatement and Education ProjectEagle Creek Straightpipe Abatement and Education Project786742Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department, Environmental Health and Safety DivisionFinal report of a project funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to demonstrate how education and implementation of BMPs in a small stream watershed can lead to improvement in a larger stream using Eagle Creek as a case study.2011 05-11
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