Kentucky Nutrient Reduction Strategy Update
Why Nutrients?
Seventy Six Falls, Clinton County (Credit- Shawn Harville)
Local Issues
- Harmful Algal Blooms
- Drinking water taste/odor
- Erosion of productive soil
Regional & National Issues
- Gulf Hypoxia
- Downstream river quality
Kentucky Background Phosphorus Concentrations in Stream Sediments
Kentucky's Profile
- Represents 6.7% of the Mississippi River watershed by drainage area
- ~75,000 farms cover 51% of Kentucky's landmass
- Largest beef cattle herd east of the Mississippi River
- Population density of 109.9 people/sq.mi. ranks 22nd highest among states
What Has Kentucky Accomplished So Far?
Kentucky's Nutrient Trends
Kentucky Statewide Nitrogen Dioxide Average Over Time
Point Source Success
What Are Kentucky's Priorities?
Kentucky's Nutrient Priority Areas
Statewide Priorities
What Comes Next?
Build the Nutrient Network
Invest in MS4 & POTW resources
Gateway CTC Stormwater Retrofit, Boone County, Kentucky (credit: Gunpowder Creek Watershed Initiative)
Invest in agriculture BMPs
Livestock alternative waterer & rotational grazing, Pulaski County, Kentucky
Tell the WHOLE story
- Incorporate other state and federal agency initiatives and investments
- Highlight private sector investment and engagement
- Track long-term trends
