Kentucky is a state with an abundance of water resources, second to Alaska in surface water according to Four Rivers Basin Coordinator Maggie Morgan. In an effort to protect water resources across the state Morgan says water awareness is key. In coordination with Governor Matt Bevin’s proclamation of Kentucky’s Water Week, Murray State University is hosting the first annual Four Rivers Watershed Sustainability Summit Monday. Morgan says the summit is unique in that it brings together stakeholders from across the state in addressing water issues.
“I’ve seen them where it is just the public side and just the science side, but I have never seen where they are merged together... so if we can bring the two together first then maybe that will streamline that whole process and come up with solutions that everybody can live with.”
Morgan says issues like high levels of e-coli and sediment in streams from erosion are the biggest issues in the Four Rivers region. She says having a collaborative approach in developing watershed plans to address these issues is needed and the summit is a great platform for sharing ideas. The event is Monday and is free and open to the public.
