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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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TitleDownloadFile SizeAuthor(s)DescriptionYearTR IDNPS ID
Groundwater ContaminationGroundwater Contamination2800507Lyle S Raymond Jr (New York State Water Resources Institute)Bulletin to help the reader gain a better understanding of potential sources, causes and prevention of groundwater contamination.1988  
Groundwater Education, Training, and Technology Transfer: Final ReportGroundwater Education, Training, and Technology Transfer: Final Report1498070R Stephen Fisher (Kentucky Geological Survey)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to provide easy public access to groundwater-quality data and to educate Kentucky’s citizens about groundwater-quality issues.2010 03-12
Groundwater-Quality Monitoring for Nonpoint-Source Chemicals in the Jackson Purchase Region of KentuckyGroundwater-Quality Monitoring for Nonpoint-Source Chemicals in the Jackson Purchase Region of Kentucky2020871R Stephen Fisher and E Glynn Beck (Kentucky Geological Survey)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to evaluate relations between NPS chemicals in groundwater and land use to determine sources and pathways that allow contaminants to reach wells in the Jackson Purchase.2010 04-04
Guidelines for Maintenance and Inspection of Dams in KentuckyGuidelines for Maintenance and Inspection of Dams in Kentucky2990072Kentucky Division of WaterDocument prepared to help owners maintain and inspect their dam on a regular schedule to detect problems and prevent a dam failure.1985  
Guidelines for the Geotechnical Investigation and Analysis of Existing Earth DamsGuidelines for the Geotechnical Investigation and Analysis of Existing Earth Dams1194801Kentucky Division of WaterDocument outlining basic components of an adequate geotechnical investigation of existing earthen dams (replaced by 2002 Guidelines for the Geotechnical Investigation and Analysis of Existing Earth Dams).1980  
Guidelines for the Geotechnical Investigation and Analysis of Existing Earth DamsGuidelines for the Geotechnical Investigation and Analysis of Existing Earth Dams2132159Kentucky Division of Water2002 version of a document outlining basic components of an adequate geotechnical investigation of existing earthen dams (replaced 1980 Guidelines for the Geotechnical Investigation and Analysis of Existing Earth Dams).2002  
Gunpowder Creek Watershed PlanGunpowder Creek Watershed Plan15528711Boone County Conservation DistrictFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to improve and/or maintain water quality in the Gunpowder Creek watershed through development of a KDOW-approved watershed plan.2016 09-10
Habitat for Humanity Green Infrastructure DemonstrationHabitat for Humanity Green Infrastructure Demonstration8245606Nancy Givens (Center for Environmental Education and Sustainability, Western Kentucky University)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to demonstrate an integrated green infrastructure model for community development to reduce NPS pollution, educate the public, and improve quality of life for communities.2014 10-06
Hancock Creek: Watershed Improvement InitiativeHancock Creek: Watershed Improvement Initiative4865373Shanda P Cecil (City of Winchester)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to designed to implement the Hancock Creek Watershed Plan and improve water quality conditions in the Hancock Creek watershed located in Clark County, Kentucky.2011 07-11
Handbook for the Kentucky Water Well UserHandbook for the Kentucky Water Well User10358680Cabinet for Human Resources Division of Food and Sanitation, and Kentucky Division of Water1986 version of a handbook providing water well owners with information about groundwater, drilling of water wells, water sampling and well disinfection. (Replaced by 2001 Routine Water Well Maintenance and Disinfection Guide)1986  
Helping Kids Help Fight Our Community Water ShortageHelping Kids Help Fight Our Community Water Shortage219964Kentucky Division of WaterBackground information and in-class activities for the teacher and student on water saving measures for the home.1989  
Herrington Lake - Dix River Clean Water Action PlanHerrington Lake - Dix River Clean Water Action Plan3454737Kentucky Heritage Resource Conservation and Development Council, IncFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to reduce NPS pollution of Kentucky’s waterways and improve the biological and chemical integrity of streams within the Dix River Watershed.2005 99-23
Hinkston Creek Watershed Plan & BMP Implementation ProjectHinkston Creek Watershed Plan & BMP Implementation Project3478203Barry Tonning (Tetra Tech)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to increase awareness and knowledge regarding polluted runoff control measures needed for Hinkston Creek in east-central Kentucky.2012 08-09
Hinkston Creek Watershed Plan & BMP Implementation Project: Final Closeout ReportHinkston Creek Watershed Plan & BMP Implementation Project: Final Closeout Report5124964Barry Tonning (Tetra Tech)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to increase awareness and knowledge regarding polluted runoff control measures needed for Hinkston Creek in east-central Kentucky.2014 11-08
Hinkston Creek Watershed Plan Implementation – Bourbon County TributariesHinkston Creek Watershed Plan Implementation – Bourbon County Tributaries8526842Valerie C Tipton (Bourbon County Conservation District)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to identify, target and implement best management practices and build upon the awareness, education and motivational aspects of the prior Hinkston Creek Watershed Project.2016 12-07
Homestead Refuse Reclamation: Fox Run & Pleasant Run Watersheds: Final ReportHomestead Refuse Reclamation: Fox Run & Pleasant Run Watersheds: Final Report1704977David Bradshaw and Steve Hohmann (Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to construct a reclamation project targeting several refuse and slurry impoundments in both the Pleasant Run and Fox Run watersheds.2008 01-18
Identification and Prioritization of Karst Groundwater Basins in Kentucky for Targeting Resources for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention and AbatementIdentification and Prioritization of Karst Groundwater Basins in Kentucky for Targeting Resources for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention and Abatement12757957Joseph A Ray, Phillip W O'dell, Jack R Moody, Jolene M Blanset and Robert J Blair (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to produce a priority ranking of twelve karst groundwater basins in the Mississippian Plateau region.2005 97-17
Implementation of Green Campus Master Plan on Kenton County School District STEM Campus - Caywood Courtyard: Final ReportImplementation of Green Campus Master Plan on Kenton County School District STEM Campus - Caywood Courtyard: Final Report1348125Strand Associates IncFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to continue the implementation of the sustainable campus master plan developed under a previous grant and develop the vision for the site as an educational tool.2014 07-12
Increasing Rain Garden Construction in the BluegrassIncreasing Rain Garden Construction in the Bluegrass1747638Kara Sayles (Bluegrass Greensource)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to help residents of Central Kentucky install more rain gardens due to the water quality and volume issues related to urbanization.2015 08-11
Influences of Whole Lake Aeration on Certain Limnological Parameters of a Small Eutrophic LakeInfluences of Whole Lake Aeration on Certain Limnological Parameters of a Small Eutrophic Lake995083Terry P Anderson and Clifford C Schneider (Kentucky Division of Water)This report presents the findings of a study in which the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources with assistance from DOW monitored its Lower Game Farm Lake to determine practical usage and benefits of artificial destratification and aeration.1994  
Instructional Models for Use with Enviroscapes: Activities for Grades K-12Instructional Models for Use with Enviroscapes: Activities for Grades K-12530551Kentucky Environmental Education Council, Kentucky Division of Water, Northern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky Environmental Education AllianceFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act for teams of classroom teachers, with the help of resource consultants, to develop instructional models intended to be used in conjunction with the Enviroscape model.  95-20
Integrated Surface Water and Groundwater Assessment of Large Springs in the Green River Basin (BMU4, Round 2)Integrated Surface Water and Groundwater Assessment of Large Springs in the Green River Basin (BMU4, Round 2)6853062Robert J Blair, PG, Joseph A Ray, PG (retired), Phillip W O'dell, PG, Bryan S Marbert 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 assess NPS impacts to groundwater in the Green and Tradewater River basins and to integrate groundwater and surface water quality data with biological data.2012 05-03
Integrated Surface Water and Groundwater Assessment of Large Springs in the Western Pennyrile Karst Region of KentuckyIntegrated Surface Water and Groundwater Assessment of Large Springs in the Western Pennyrile Karst Region of Kentucky10045889Robert J Blair, PG, and Ryan Evans (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to assess groundwater in the W Pennyrile Karst Region for NPS impacts and integrate groundwater and surface water quality data to better define the nexus between the two.2016 07-04
Intense Rainfalls in KentuckyIntense Rainfalls in Kentucky6639601Art Clay (Kentucky Division of Water)Report to identify some of the intense storms of record, including locations and data sheets.1978  
Interactive GIS Tool to Estimate Basin Characteristics, Streamflow Statistics, and Nutrient Loads: Final ReportInteractive GIS Tool to Estimate Basin Characteristics, Streamflow Statistics, and Nutrient Loads: Final Report4364407Tanja Williamson, PhD, Hugh Nelson and Kenneth Odom, PhD, PE (US Geological Survey)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a graphical user interface for easy access to accurate, consistent, and relevant hydrologic data without the need for specialized computer equipment or training.2008 04-09
Interim Report on Initial Fish Tissue Results for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl SubstancesInterim Report on Initial Fish Tissue Results for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances1455063Kentucky Division of WaterIn November 2021, DEP initiated a pilot project to sample and analyze for PFAS in fish from Kentucky waters.2022  
Introduction to Stream Geomorphic Assessment and Restoration on a Watershed ScaleIntroduction to Stream Geomorphic Assessment and Restoration on a Watershed Scale975163Arthur C Parola, Jr, PhD, William S Vesely, Dana S Kahn, Chandra Hansen (The Stream Institute) and Margi Swisher Jones (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a workshop for water resources professionals and another for government managers to introduce stream geomorphic assessment and restoration on a watershed scale.2006 99-32
Inventory of Public and Semipublic Water Supply SpringsInventory of Public and Semipublic Water Supply Springs1324367Kentucky Division of WaterListing of springs throughout Kentucky which are currently utilized as public or semipublic water supplies including probable and/or known area of spring recharge.1991  
Investigation into Sinkhole & Depression Flooding: Oak Grove, KentuckyInvestigation into Sinkhole & Depression Flooding: Oak Grove, Kentucky1531511Rob Blair and John Shuttleworth (Kentucky Division of Water)Report to assist community of Oak Grove by providing technical assistance on joint endeavor between US Army Corps of Engineers, Oak Grove, and Kentucky Division of Water to identify the problem of Oak Grove's sinkhole flooding.2002  
Investigation of Laura Spring in the Raven Run Watershed, Fayette County, KentuckyInvestigation of Laura Spring in the Raven Run Watershed, Fayette County, Kentucky453647Gary A O'Dell (Kentucky Division of Water)Study to delineate the recharge area of Laura Spring, used as a household supply.1998  
Karst Groundwater Tracer Tests and Basin Delineation, Wayne and Clinton Counties, South Central KentuckyKarst Groundwater Tracer Tests and Basin Delineation, Wayne and Clinton Counties, South Central Kentucky6559989Robert J Blair, PG, and Sean M Vanderhoff (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to map karst groundwater flow and delineate spring basins in South Central Kentucky in support of subsequent water quality monitoring.2019 09-03
Kentucky Coal Mining Practice Guidelines for Water Quality ManagementKentucky Coal Mining Practice Guidelines for Water Quality Management2040888Kentucky Division of Water and University of Kentucky Agronomy DepartmentFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to provide a capsule presentation of BMPs for protecting water resources from NPS pollutants from coal mining activities and abandoned mine land reclamation.1996 92-15
Kentucky Directory of Certified Water and Monitoring Well DrillersKentucky Directory of Certified Water and Monitoring Well Drillers707151Kentucky Division of WaterDirectory containing lists of certified drillers in Kentucky by drilling company, in-state drillers by county, out-of-state drillers, and all drillers alphabetically.2019  
Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Field GuideKentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Field Guide6156149University of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation CenterField guide for the erosion and sediment control process from pre-project planning to operational activities produced by Tetra Tech in 2001 and revised by Kentucky Transportation Center in 2009. (Replaced by 2024 Guide, replaced 2004 Field Handbook)2009 01-09
Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Guide - link to online versionKentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Guide - link to online version2430700Kentucky Division of WaterLink to guide that takes you through the erosion and sediment control process with sections on pre-project planning and operational activities (Replaces 2009 Field Guide)2024  
Kentucky Forest Landowner's Handbook - ReprintKentucky Forest Landowner's Handbook - Reprint22063661Irene DeLuna (Mountain Association for Community Economic Development)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to reprint the Kentucky Forest Landowner’s Handbook and distribute it to private forest landowners throughout the state.2012 10-08
Kentucky Index of Biotic Integrity (KIBI) User OverviewKentucky Index of Biotic Integrity (KIBI) User Overview22359Michael C Compton, Gregory J Pond and John F Brumley (Kentucky Division of Water)User Overview of the 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  
Kentucky Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment Index: Derivation of Regional Narrative Ratings for Assessing Wadeable and Headwater StreamsKentucky Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment Index: Derivation of Regional Narrative Ratings for Assessing Wadeable and Headwater Streams768593Gregory J Pond, Samuel M Call, John F Brumley and Michael C Compton (Kentucky Division of Water)Report to document development of statewide aggregate index for macroinvertebrates by identifying measureable biological attributes that can distinguish between reference and non-reference communities across regional scales.2003  
Kentucky Municipal Wastewater Sludge Generation, Management and Pathogen ReductionKentucky Municipal Wastewater Sludge Generation, Management and Pathogen Reduction942097C Oilgee, J Keeling, PM McGinley (University of Kentucky)Final report of a study funded in part by a USEPA grant. This document was prepared as part of an investigation into sludge quantities and pathogen reduction as an introduction and reference for operators, municipal officials, engineers and regulators.1994  
Kentucky Nonpoint Source Assessment ReportKentucky Nonpoint Source Assessment Report5379749Kentucky Division of WaterThe report extracts and summarizes information for river and stream segments and lakes on the 303(d) list of the Integrated Report to Congress that are impaired by nonpoint sources of pollution or unknown sources.1999  
Kentucky Nonpoint Source Education (KNSE) for Landuse Development: Final ReportKentucky Nonpoint Source Education (KNSE) for Landuse Development: Final Report6296118Ritchie D Taylor, PhD (Western Kentucky University)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop an education/outreach workshop program, Kentucky Nonpoint Source Education (KNSE) for Land Use Development.2008 03-10
Kentucky Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program - Precision Agriculture BMP Technology Transfer: Final ReportKentucky Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program - Precision Agriculture BMP Technology Transfer: Final Report6305812Jackson Purchase RC&D Foundation, IncFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to reduce nonpoint source pollution by reducing the amount of fertilizer used on agriculture cropland by the use of precision agriculture practices.2009 04-06
Kentucky River Basin Status ReportKentucky River Basin Status Report32088666Kentucky Division of WaterReport on status of the Kentucky 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.1997  
Kentucky Rivers AssessmentKentucky Rivers Assessment7620593Scott Hankla (Kentucky Division of Water) and Chris Abbett, Sue Abbott, Wink Hastings, Lake Lambert and Doug Madsen (National Park Service)Study to evaluate Kentucky rivers in natural, cultural, economic, and recreational resources categories, initiating an assessment process.1992  
Kentucky Stream Health Pocket GuideKentucky Stream Health Pocket Guide2730988Kentucky Division of Water and Watershed Watch in KentuckyA quad fold brochure that describes how to collect and identify macroinvertebrates in order to determine stream health. Original publication was a collaboration between DOW and Watershed Watch in Kentucky.2017  
Kentucky Stream Restoration Manual Final ReportKentucky Stream Restoration Manual Final Report185871Arthur C Parola, Jr and Chandra Hansen (The Stream Institute)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a restoration manual for gravel-bed streams based on existing restoration design methods that address specific habitat degradation problems in Kentucky.2017 11-06
Kentucky Wastewater Education Project: Final ReportKentucky Wastewater Education Project: Final Report1616065Karen Purdom (Kentucky Onsite Wastewater Association, Inc)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop and implement a system that can effectively coordinate and administer training statewide to all individuals key to onsite wastewater solutions.2007 01-10
Kentucky Water Workforce Survey 2022Kentucky Water Workforce Survey 20223442624Kentucky Water Resources Research InstituteThe Kentucky Water Workforce Survey was developed in 2022 to gather the data needed to ascertain if there is a problem with operator recruitment and retention. The survey was designed to determine what barriers exist in order to recommend possible solutions to the problems identified in the data.2022  
Kentucky Watershed Leadership Academy Phase I Program Development: Final ReportKentucky Watershed Leadership Academy Phase I Program Development: Final Report1516875Karen L Schaffer (Stantec Consulting Services Inc)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a capacity building program to train local leaders and provide them the tools and skill sets to develop and implement watershed-based plans.2009 02-19
Kentucky Watershed Leadership Academy Phase II: Implementation and Sustainability Final ReportKentucky Watershed Leadership Academy Phase II: Implementation and Sustainability Final Report462329Melissa Ruiz, PWS (Stantec Consulting Services Inc)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop a capacity building program to train local leaders and provide them the tools and skill sets to develop and implement watershed-based plans.2013 08-06
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