The Kentucky Riverkeeper was founded on the notion that we can find a way to restore the Kentucky River in the next decade by working with citizen coalitions throughout the watershed. We emphasize:

Education: Sponsoring educational forums with a wide variety of constituents ranging from schools and communities to corporate and political leaders.

Research/Monitoring: Developing strategies to identify and draw attention to pollution along the Kentucky River, using advanced GIS mapping systems and graphic presentations.

Service Learning: Coordinating internships and service-learning opportunities for college students through EKU's Center for Appalachian Studies.

Listening: responding to citizens complaints and providing a space where citizens, landowners and other stakeholders can devise constructive strategies to promote river restoration and maintenance.

Advocacy: Serving as the voice and face of the river. The Riverkeeper is a visible and dynamic advocate for renewed efforts to restore and protect the Kentucky River and the communities that depend upon it.

The Kentucky is a 501(c)3 non-profit private corporation.

• Meet Pat Banks: Your Kentucky Riverkeeper
• Meet David Shearer: The Kentucky Riverkeeper Boat Captain
• Public Trust Doctrine
• Board of Directors
• Press Release: Kentucky Riverkeeper, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, & Kentucky Waterways Alliance vs. Army Corp. of Engineers
• News and Events
• How Can I Help?
• Report Violations
• Kentucky River Facts
• Kentucky River Pictures

Other Links:

• Waterkeeper Alliance
• Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources