Jan 23 Environment In Ohio Watershed, Higher Water Lines And More Hazardous Cargo Over the past decade in the watershed, extreme weather has been cited more frequently as a contributing cause in serious marine accidents. By Alexandra Kanik Jan 23 Environment In Ohio Watershed, Higher Water Lines And More Hazardous Cargo Alexandra Kanik
Jan 9 Environment Crews Begin Ohio River Coal Barge Recovery Operation A spokesman with the Army Corps of Engineers says the recovery operation could take weeks. By Kyeland Jackson Jan 9 Environment Crews Begin Ohio River Coal Barge Recovery Operation Kyeland Jackson
Nov 8 Curious Louisville Curious Louisville: The Case Of The Quincy Street Floodwall Louisville's floodwall is hard to miss in Butchertown, where the giant concrete wall goes straight down the middle of Quincy Street. Why was it built there? By Erica Peterson Nov 8 Curious Louisville Curious Louisville: The Case of the Quincy Street Floodwall Erica Peterson
Jun 12 Economy Current Events: Trump Floats Changes To Ohio River Infrastructure Agriculture, energy, and manufacturing interests all depend heavily on the Ohio River's aging navigation system. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Jun 12 Economy Current Events: Trump Floats Changes To Ohio River Infrastructure Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Nov 14 Economy Ripple Effect: The Big-Ticket Fix For The Ohio’s Aging Dams The Ohio is one of the country’s busiest working rivers and some navigation controls are approaching the century mark. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Nov 14 Economy Ripple Effect: The Big-Ticket Fix For The Ohio's Aging Dams Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Mar 19 Environment New Surface Coal Mining Permits Effective Today A new permit that will change the way the federal government deals with some surface coal mining permits goes into effect today. The new permit issued by the Army Corps of Engineers has more stringent standards to protect the environment. When coal operators want a permit for a surface mine, they have two choices. They […] By Erica Peterson Mar 19 Environment New Surface Coal Mining Permits Effective Today Erica Peterson
Oct 7 Environment Judge Ruling in EPA Lawsuit May Have Few Practical Implications A judge has ruled with the coal industry in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. It’s a victory for the industry, but the decision could have little practical meaning for Kentucky’s coal mines. The judge ruled the EPA overstepped its authority when it instituted an “Enhanced Coordination Procedure” in 2009 to evaluate permits for […] By Erica Peterson Oct 7 Environment Judge Ruling in EPA Lawsuit May Have Few Practical Implications Erica Peterson
Oct 6 Environment Judge Rules in Favor of Coal Industry in Lawsuit Over Mine Permits A federal judge has ruled in favor of the coal industry in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The National Mining Association sued the agency, questioning its jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act to review permits for mountaintop removal mines. Luke Popovich is the spokesman for the NMA. “We’re encouraged and we really think […] By Erica Peterson Oct 6 Environment Judge Rules in Favor of Coal Industry in Lawsuit Over Mine Permits Erica Peterson
Jul 18 Local News Oil Strike Won’t Delay Wolf Creek Dam Repairs Officials say another discovery of crude oil under southern Kentucky’s Wolf Creek Dam will not delay the long-term plan to fix leaks in the dam. The oil was found in a core sample taken from the earthen dam last week. The Army Corps of Engineers is in the midst of a project launched in 2006 […] By Rick Howlett Jul 18 Local News Oil Strike Won’t Delay Wolf Creek Dam Repairs Rick Howlett
Jun 6 Local News Repair Work Resumes On Section Of Wolf Creek Dam The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has resumed rehabilitation work on an area of Wolf Creek Dam in southern Kentucky that was halted as a precaution last year. The work was stopped after monitors reported increased pressure near what’s called Critical Area 1, where an earthen embankment wraps around a concrete section of the dam. […] By Rick Howlett Jun 6 Local News Repair Work Resumes On Section Of Wolf Creek Dam Rick Howlett
Aug 28 Environment Mountaintop Mining Case Could Head to Supreme Court A case involving four mountaintop mining permits could be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorneys for Earth Justice want the court to revoke the permits because they claim they were improperly issued and allowed major environmental damage to take place. By Kristin Espeland Aug 28 Environment Mountaintop Mining Case Could Head to Supreme Court Kristin Espeland
Jul 10 Local News Corps of Engineers Studies 15-State Ohio River Basin The Army Corps of Engineers is looking for input on new projects that need attention in the Ohio River Basin. The Corps of Engineers is in the midst of an 18-month project called the Ohio River Basin Comprehensive Study. Louisville office Chief of Planning Sharon Bond says they’re asking several agencies for input. “This is […] By Stephanie Crosby Jul 10 Local News Corps of Engineers Studies 15-State Ohio River Basin Stephanie Crosby
May 27 Local News New Lock Dedicated At McAlpine A new lock has been dedicated at the McAlpine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Louisville. The addition will facilitate commerce on the river by doubling the amount of barges that can pass through McAlpine. By Gabe Bullard May 27 Local News New Lock Dedicated At McAlpine Gabe Bullard
Apr 29 Local News 37 Million Dollars Coming To Local Army Corps Of Engineers The Louisville division of the Army Corps of Engineers will receive 37 million dollars from the federal stimulus package. By Gabe Bullard Apr 29 Local News 37 Million Dollars Coming To Local Army Corps Of Engineers Gabe Bullard
Sep 8 Local News Coal-to-Gas Plant in Henderson Co. to Impact Watershed Henderson County, Kentucky could see one of the nation’s first coal-to-liquid gas plants. By Kristin Espeland Sep 8 Local News Coal-to-Gas Plant in Henderson Co. to Impact Watershed Kristin Espeland