SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
USDA Web Soil Survey Tool
Web Soil Survey (WSS) provides local soil maps and data from the National Cooperative Soil Survey.
Web Soil Survey
Kentucky Wetlands
Learn about types and locations of our Kentucky wetlands and find new ways to protect and promote their health.
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Living Along a KY Stream
Learn how to help to protect, enhance, and preserve streams on your property.
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Ag Water Quality Planning
Develop an Ag Water Quality (AWQ) Plan to promote health and best management practices.
Develop AWQ Plan
Riparian Buffer Management
Protect and conserve your farm waterways with handy tips and stream management resources.
Riparian Buffers BMPs
KY Water Maps
Explore water ways on your property and in your community with KY Division of Water's (KDOW) interactive water maps.
KDOW Water Maps
What to Plant
Find best practices for optimal soil and water quality and how planting can increase the health of your stream, pond, or lake.
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Groundwater
Although it can be challenging, learn how to protect the water hidden underground with these tips and resources.
Groundwater Tips
Nutrient Management Plan
Make your Nutrient Management Plan with nutrient management calculators and worksheets here.
Make a NM Plan
KY Forests & Water
Learn how Kentucky forests keep our streams and rivers clean and promote water, soil, & wildlife health.
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Reducing Pollution
Waterways are often funnels for pollution. Learn how to reduce and mitigate pollution in waterways.
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