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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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Pleasant Run Acid Mine Drainage Abatement Project - Nonpoint Source Acid Runoff Pollution at the Nortonville and Homestead Refuse Disposal SitesPleasant Run Acid Mine Drainage Abatement Project - Nonpoint Source Acid Runoff Pollution at the Nortonville and Homestead Refuse Disposal Sites1420962David Bradshaw and Steve Hohmann (Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands)Final report of a project funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to reclaim an expanse of abandoned strip and deep mine disturbance in southern Hopkins County and a site north of and adjoining Nortonville.2008 05-12
Pond Creek Drainage (Ohio River - Oldham County) Biological and Water Quality InvestigationPond Creek Drainage (Ohio River - Oldham County) Biological and Water Quality Investigation364171Michael R Mills, Samuel M Call, David Leist, Lythia Metzmeier and Clifford C Schneider (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Pond Creek, Oldham County, to determine the effect of the River Bluff Wastewater Treatment Plant's effluent on the aquatic environment (Technical Report No. 38).199438 
Poor Fork Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationPoor Fork Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation588795Robert 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 Poor Fork to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses, causes of any impairments of aquatic uses and what aquatic uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 11).198311 
Post-BMP Biological Survey of Pleasant Grove Spring, Logan County, KentuckyPost-BMP Biological Survey of Pleasant Grove Spring, Logan County, Kentucky26171Stephen F McMurray (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act conducted in 1998 to determine water quality conditions after the implementation of BMPs in the watershed by comparing data to pre-BMP data collected in 1994.1999 96-14
Potential for Levels of Arsenic and Chromium in Drinking Water to Contribute to the Higher Cancer Rates Found in Eastern Kentucky as Compared to the Rest of the StatePotential for Levels of Arsenic and Chromium in Drinking Water to Contribute to the Higher Cancer Rates Found in Eastern Kentucky as Compared to the Rest of the State303892Albert G Westerman, PhD (Kentucky Division of Water)Monitoring data collected 2002 - 2012 from permitted drinking water facilities across Kentucky were analyzed to determine if elevated levels of heavy metals in Appalachian drinking water and soil significantly contribute to the region's high cancer rates.2013  
Project final Report for the USGS study pertaining to Surface Water and Water Quality Monitoring at Selected Sites in KentuckyProject final Report for the USGS study pertaining to Surface Water and Water Quality Monitoring at Selected Sites in Kentucky52375Michael S Griffin (Kentucky Water Science Center, US Geological Survey)eFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to collect continuous streamflow and continuous four-parameter water quality data from selected surface waters in Kentucky.2005 00-23
Putting It on the Ground: Agricultural BMPs in the Hanging Fork and Clarks Run Watersheds Final ReportPutting It on the Ground: Agricultural BMPs in the Hanging Fork and Clarks Run Watersheds Final Report2819280Sheila Starnes (Lincoln County Conservation District)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to address water quality issues in the Dix River Watershed as they relate to agricultural enterprises.2015 11-07
Recommendations for Kentucky's Outstanding Resource Water Classifications with Water Quality Criteria for ProtectionRecommendations for Kentucky's Outstanding Resource Water Classifications with Water Quality Criteria for Protection5011256Richard R Hannan, Melvin L Warren, Jr, Keith E Camburn and Ronald R Cicerello (Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act for the KY Nature Preserves Commission to help identify Kentucky's OSRWs provides an inventory of OSRWs, water quality criteria and priorities for promulgation.1982  
Recommendations on Numerical Values for Regulating Iron and Chloride Concentrations for the Purpose of Protecting Warmwater Species of Aquatic Life in the Commonwealth of KentuckyRecommendations on Numerical Values for Regulating Iron and Chloride Concentrations for the Purpose of Protecting Warmwater Species of Aquatic Life in the Commonwealth of Kentucky679543WJ Birge, JA Black, AG Westermann, TM Short, SB Taylor, DM Bruser, ED Wallingford (University of Kentucky)This study was done under an MOA with the Division of Water to determine effects of iron and chloride on warm water aquatic species using toxicity tests and monitoring studies, and then recommend numerical criteria appropriate for protection.1985  
Red River Gorge Restoration & Watershed PlanRed River Gorge Restoration & Watershed Plan2647208Jon Walker (USDA Forest Service)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to protect the Red River Gorge by reducing erosion and stream sedimentation from recreation, and develop a watershed based plan.2016 09-09
Reduction of Nonpoint Source Urban Runoff in the Floyds Fork Watershed Through a Stormwater Management PlanReduction of Nonpoint Source Urban Runoff in the Floyds Fork Watershed Through a Stormwater Management Plan13786128Strand Associates IncFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to improve the water quality of the Floyds Fork watershed, its tributaries and receiving waters through implementation of six minimum control measures.2009 03-14
Reference Reach Fish Community ReportReference Reach Fish Community Report4380240Michael R Mills, Ronald E Houp, John F Brumley and Karen Smathers (Kentucky Division of Water)Discussion of fish community structure in the Reference Reach Program in the four most sampled ecoregions: Central Appalachian, Western Allegheny, Interior Plateau, and Mississippi Valley Loess Plans (Technical Report No. 52).199752 
Regionalization of Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Kentucky: Progress, Problems, and RecommendationsRegionalization of Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Kentucky: Progress, Problems, and Recommendations1686349Laura Risler (Kentucky Division of Water)This report demonstrates the problems associated with many small-scale wastewater treatment systems, describes ongoing efforts to reduce the number of package plants, and recommends measures to facilitate regionalization in Kentucky.1994  
Removing Fecal Pollution from the North Fork Kentucky River DrainageRemoving Fecal Pollution from the North Fork Kentucky River Drainage2232107Gary Beck and Mike Mills (Kentucky Division of Water)Summary of several water quality investigations conducted to identify source(s) of fecal coliform in the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.1994  
Renfro Creek Drainage (Cumberland River System) Biological and Water Quality InvestigationRenfro Creek Drainage (Cumberland River System) Biological and Water Quality Investigation213876Michael R Mills, Samuel M Call, Ron Houp, Allen Robison, Lythia Metzmeier, Clifford C Schneider and Donald Walker (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Renfro Creek, Rockcastle County, to determine the impact to the aquatic ecosystem resulting from unpermitted floodplain and stream channel work conducted by Renfro Valley Folks Inc (Technical Report No. 39).199039 
Report on the Condition of Ambient Groundwater in Kentucky: Analysis of the Ambient Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network DataReport on the Condition of Ambient Groundwater in Kentucky: Analysis of the Ambient Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Data3751140Caroline Chan, PhD, and Robert J Blair, PG (Kentucky Division of Water)Study represents the first attempt to evaluate groundwater conditions statewide and to analyze for and summarize recognized trends in groundwater quality across Kentucky from 1995-2015.2018  
Restoration of Stream and Wetland Functions in Obion Creek and Little Joe Creek Watersheds - A DemonstrationRestoration of Stream and Wetland Functions in Obion Creek and Little Joe Creek Watersheds - A Demonstration7307219Arthur C Parola, Jr, Clayton C Mastin and Chandra Hansen (The Stream Institute)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to restore Obion Creek and its tributary Little Joe Creek to meandering streams, resulting in overall improved water quality in the Mississippi River-Obion Creek watershed.2012 05-13
Results of Expanded Groundwater Monitoring in Watersheds of the Big Sandy River, Little Sandy River, and Tygarts Creek (Kentucky Basin Management Unit 5)Results of Expanded Groundwater Monitoring in Watersheds of the Big Sandy River, Little Sandy River, and Tygarts Creek (Kentucky Basin Management Unit 5)6583262R Stephen Fisher and O Barton Davidson (Kentucky Geological Survey) and Peter T Goodmann (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to summarize groundwater quality in the Big Sandy River, Little Sandy River, and Tygarts Creek basins to determine possible nonpoint source pollution impacts.2008 01-06
Results of Sediment Toxicity Tests at Pesticide Monitoring Sites in Western KentuckyResults of Sediment Toxicity Tests at Pesticide Monitoring Sites in Western Kentucky424181Charlie Roth, Betty Beshoar, Susan Cohn and Giles Miller (Kentucky Division of Water) and Mark Smith (US EPA)The Bioassay Section of the Kentucky DOW trained to perform sediment toxicity testing in 1997 and began sampling in October. Along with the Standards and Specifications Section, sampling was done at six sites in Western Kentucky.1998  
Results of Sediment Toxicity Tests at Greasy Creek near Ketchup Lake, Hopkins County, KYResults of Sediment Toxicity Tests at Greasy Creek near Ketchup Lake, Hopkins County, KY831555Charles A Roth, Susan Cohn, Gary Beck, Margi Jones, Ed Carroll, Peyton Adams and Betty Beshoar (Kentucky Division of Water)Staff of the Kentucky Division of Water, Water Quality Branch, conducted chemical analysis and toxicity tests on sediment from Greasy Creek and Ketchup Lake to determine the extent that acid mine water had degraded the aquatic environment.1998  
Ross Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality InvestigationRoss Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation457692Robert W Logan, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Clifford C Schneider and Donald K Walker (Kentucky Division of Environmental Services)Biological evaluation and water quality survey of Ross Creek to determine the effects of oil well brines on the watershed (Technical Report No. 01).198201 
Roundstone Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality InvestigationRoundstone Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation492822Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Charles Roth, Clifford C Schneider and Donald K Walker (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Roundstone Creek to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses currently being achieved, causes of impairments of aquatic uses and what uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 17).198117 
Routine Water Well Maintenance and Disinfection GuideRoutine Water Well Maintenance and Disinfection Guide218026Kentucky Division of Water2001 version of a handbook providing water well owners with information about routine well disinfection, water well const and inspection, and well maintenance. (Replaced by 2009 Water Well Owners Guide, replaced 1986 Handbook for the KY Water Well User).2001  
Sediment Impairment in the Goose Creek Watershed: Assessment Findings and Potential Management StrategiesSediment Impairment in the Goose Creek Watershed: Assessment Findings and Potential Management Strategies9051126Michael A Croasdaile, Arthur C Parola, Jr (The Stream Institute)Final report of a project funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a watershed implementation plan to reduce sedimentation/siltation in this watershed where a TMDL is under development.2011 05-08
Sharps Branch Drainage Biological and Water Quality InvestigationSharps Branch Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation391176Robert 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 evaluation and water quality survey of Arrow Spring and Sharps Branch to determine the impact of byproducts from a Kentucky Agricultural Energy Corporation ethanol refinery to water quality and aquatic life (Technical Report No. 07).198307 
Silver Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationSilver Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation611171Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Charles Roth, Clifford C Schneider and Donald K Walker (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Silver Creek basin to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses, causes of impairments to aquatic uses and what uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 15).198415 
Silvicultural BMP Implementation Monitoring StudySilvicultural BMP Implementation Monitoring Study3900165Lawrence Lowe and Timothy Metzger (Kentucky Division of Forestry)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to reduce NPS pollution originating from timber-harvesting operations through the adequate use of properly implemented silvicultural BMPs.2009 03-09
Slate Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationSlate Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation545923Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, 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 Slate 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. 18).198618 
Sources and Loadings of Total Phosphorus into Taylorsville LakeSources and Loadings of Total Phosphorus into Taylorsville Lake695339David Leist and Corrine Wells (Kentucky Division of Water) and James Marcum (Soil Conservation Service)Study to update information on phosphorus loadings to Taylorsville Lake, determine phosphorus concentrations in the basin feeding the lake, and relate this data to existing land use.1994  
South Elkhorn Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationSouth Elkhorn Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation1295121Robert 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 Environmental Services)Biological and water quality investigation of South Elkhorn Creek to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses currently being achieved, causes of any impairments of aquatic uses and what aquatic uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 02).198302 
South Fork Red River Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationSouth Fork Red River Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation537296Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Lythia Metzmeier, Michael R Mills, Charles A Roth, Clifford C Schneider, Donald K Walker and Albert Westerman (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of South Fork Red River to determine effect of discharged oil well brines on the water quality and aquatic biota of the drainage (Technical Report No. 26).199026 
Stakeholder's Guide to Horse Lick CreekStakeholder's Guide to Horse Lick Creek3717168Jim Hays (The Nature Conservancy, Kentucky Chapter)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a booklet containing ideas to protect Horse Lick Creek along with an agency contact list.1998 97-13
State of the River: Report on the Condition of the Salt River Watershed, Kentucky, and Minor Ohio River Tributaries in the AreaState of the River: Report on the Condition of the Salt River Watershed, Kentucky, and Minor Ohio River Tributaries in the Area6320971Kentucky Division of WaterReport on status of the Salt River Basin. First product of first phase of Kentucky's Watershed Management Framework, a cooperative approach to improving the health of the state's watersheds.1998  
Statewide Training Program for Controlling Sediment and Erosion at Construction Sites in KentuckyStatewide Training Program for Controlling Sediment and Erosion at Construction Sites in Kentucky188251Tetra 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.2005 01-09
Stinking Creek Watershed NPS Water Pollution Prevention Education and Demonstration ProjectStinking Creek Watershed NPS Water Pollution Prevention Education and Demonstration Project894677Knox County Fiscal CourtFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to educate local residents of Stinking Creek Watershed and Knox County public officials on alternative ways to solve NPS pollution concerns.2003 99-15
Stormwater Master Plan for Kenton County School District: Final ReportStormwater Master Plan for Kenton County School District: Final Report31997461Kelly Kuhbander (Strand Associates Inc)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop an innovative Campus Master Plan, highlighting green infrastructure techniques for the control of stormwater runoff.2010 02-20
Strodes Creek Conservancy: Watershed Improvement Initiative Final ReportStrodes Creek Conservancy: Watershed Improvement Initiative Final Report1335715Shanda P Cecil (City of Winchester)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to use a multi-discipline approach to reduce pollution occurrences and improve conditions in the Strodes Creek watershed.2010 04-14
Summary and Evaluation of Groundwater Quality in Kentucky Basin Management Unit 3 (Upper Cumberland, Lower Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi River basins) and 4 (Green and Tradewater River basins)Summary and Evaluation of Groundwater Quality in Kentucky Basin Management Unit 3 (Upper Cumberland, Lower Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi River basins) and 4 (Green and Tradewater River basins)2254444R Stephen Fisher and O Barton Davidson (Kentucky Geological Survey) and Peter T Goodmann (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to summarize and evaluate groundwater quality in Basin Management Units (BMU) 3 and 4 using analytical results stored in the Groundwater Data Repository.2004 99-10
Summary and Evaluation of Groundwater Quality in Watersheds of the Kentucky River, Salt River, Licking River, Big Sandy River, Little Sandy River, and Tygarts CreekSummary and Evaluation of Groundwater Quality in Watersheds of the Kentucky River, Salt River, Licking River, Big Sandy River, Little Sandy River, and Tygarts Creek3392470R Stephen Fisher and O Barton Davidson (Kentucky Geological Survey) and Peter T Goodmann (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to summarize and evaluate groundwater quality in the northeastern portion of Kentucky for a select group of parameters to determine any impacts from NPS pollution.2007 00-17
Summary of Bulk Sediment Data from Kentucky Streams and Rivers from 1980-1994Summary of Bulk Sediment Data from Kentucky Streams and Rivers from 1980-199495113Charles A Roth, Betty Beshoar, Susan Cohn and Lee Colten (Kentucky Division of Water)Summary of the chemical analyses of bulk sediment samples taken from 1980-1994 for comparison purposes until enough new information is generated to update these values.2001  
Supplemental Training Program for Controlling Erosion and Sediment at Construction Sites in KentuckySupplemental Training Program for Controlling Erosion and Sediment at Construction Sites in Kentucky371518Tetra 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.2005 00-25
Survey of the Unionidae and Bioassessment of Fish and Macroinvertebrates of Sinking Creek, Laurel County, KentuckySurvey of the Unionidae and Bioassessment of Fish and Macroinvertebrates of Sinking Creek, Laurel County, Kentucky882086Katherine M Groves and Guenter A Schuster (Eastern Kentucky University)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to assess current water quality conditions of Sinking Creek in the Upper Cumberland River Basin.2000 99-11
Technical Transfer and Training for Nonpoint Source Pollution ControlTechnical Transfer and Training for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control3501688Judith Peterson (Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc)Final report of a project funded under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to support 3 workshops (2005 Watershed Roundtable Conference, 2006 KWRRI Symposium, 2006 Watershed Based Planning Workshop) to provide an opportunity for training on NPS issues.2006 00-26
The Dix River/Herrington Reservoir Watershed Implementation ProjectThe Dix River/Herrington Reservoir Watershed Implementation Project8939599Tony Miller (Third Rock Consultants, LLC)Final report of a project funded under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act for Third Rock to collect samples or measurements from Dix River, Herrington Lake, Mocks Branch, and Spears Creek watersheds.2009 02-11
The River Institute: Creating Educational Partnerships in the Green and Tradewater River BasinsThe River Institute: Creating Educational Partnerships in the Green and Tradewater River Basins3044612Terry L Wilson, PhD and Joan A Martin (Center for Mathematics, Science and Environmental Education, Western Kentucky University)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to involve citizens in the Green and Tradewater River basins in educational efforts to increase involvement in protection of their watershed to reduce NPS pollution.2008 01-13
TMDLs for Critical WatershedsTMDLs for Critical Watersheds20357629Dr Lindell Ormsbee, Dr Chandramouli Viswanathan, and Ben Albritton (Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University of Kentucky)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to finalize the TMDL for the South Elkhorn Creek watershed, and revise and refine the pathogen TMDL for Eagle Creek to address issues raised by EPA Region 42012 08-10
Townsend Creek Watershed ProjectTownsend Creek Watershed Project11214509Christopher Minor (The Nature Conservancy, Kentucky Chapter)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to reduce pathogen levels and increase safe recreational opportunities within the Townsend Creek watershed and improve water quality in the Licking River Basin.2011 03-15
TR50-SForkRussell.pdfTR50-SForkRussell.pdf306852Michael R Mills, John Brumley, Samuel M Call, Lythia Metzmeier, Clifford C Schneider and Karen L Smathers (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of South Fork Russell Creek (Green County) to assess the impact of oil well brines on the aquatic ecosystem (Technical Report No. 50).199550 
Tradewater River (Segments 10012 and 10014) Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationTradewater River (Segments 10012 and 10014) Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation606795Robert 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 the upper portion of the Tradewater River to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses, causes of any impairments of aquatic uses and what aquatic uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 06).198506 
Triplett Creek Watershed Based PlanTriplett Creek Watershed Based Plan30623684April Haight (Center for Environmental Education, Morehead State University)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to improve the water quality of Triplett Creek and its tributaries through the development of a Watershed-based Plan.2015 08-07
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