Soil and Water
Soil and Water

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION

Soil & Water Conservation

soil

Web Soil Survey

Web Soil Survey (WSS) provides local soil maps and data and is produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey.

Web Soil Survey
wetlands

Kentucky Wetlands

Learn more about the types and locations of our Kentucky wetlands and find ways to protect them in this new publication.

Read Publication
Living Along a KY Stream

Living Along a KY Stream

Protect, enhance, and preserve your local waterways by learning more about these natural spaces.

Read Publication
Develop an Ag Water Quality Plan

Ag Water Quality Plans

Develop an Ag Water Quality (AWQ) Plan to promote farm health and identify best management practices.

Develop AWQ Plan
farm stream

Farm Riparian Buffers

Protect and conserve your farm streams and local waterways with handy tips and other stream management resources.

Riparian Buffers BMPs
clear stream

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
Planting Along Your Waterway

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.

Learn More
groundwater

Groundwater

Although it can be challenging, learn how to protect the water hidden underground with these tips and resources.

Groundwater Tips
NMP

Nutrient Management

Find nutrient management calculators, worksheets, and other tools to help you complete your Nutrient Management Plan.

Make a NM Plan
forest stream

KY Forests & Water

Forests help keep our streams and rivers clean. Learn more about how our Kentucky forests promote water, soil, and wildlife health.

Read More
pollution

Reducing Pollution

Waterways are often funnels for pollution. Learn more about how to reduce, mitigate, and clean up pollution issues in your waterways.

Read More

Contact Information

Thomas Poe Cooper Building 730 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40546-0073