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For 40 years, the Kentucky Resources Council has been a trusted source of legal representation, advice, and assistance to individuals, communities, and local governments on a wide range of environmental and energy issues. Accepting no corporate or government money, and providing legal assistance without charge, KRC relies on its members and supporters to enable us to provide unflinching advocacy for those who live "downhill, downwind, and downstream."
Join with us today in advancing our shared values of environmental justice and protection.
Inform
Since 1984, KRC has been a trusted resource for comprehensive analysis of energy and environmental issues for citizens, government officials, and non-profit organizations.
Empower
We work to ensure individuals and communities impacted by environmental decisions have a voice in the policy-making process at all levels of government, and that values more durable than short-term profit guide public policy.
Protect
We believe every Kentuckian has the right to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. We use the power of the law to secure and advance these essential rights.
Latest News
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7
Mar
2025
KRC's 2025 Legislative Update: Sixth Edition
Only 6 legislative days remaining for the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly! This update includes all bills KRC is monitoring, supporting, or opposing and is current through March 7, 2025.
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7
Mar
2025
KRC continues the fight against SB 89
Responding to the public outcry caused by SB 89’s assault on clean water in Kentucky, supporters of the bill have incorrectly claimed that the narrowing of “waters of the Commonwealth” to mirror the Clean Water Act definition won’t impact our waters.
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28
Feb
2025
KRC's 2025 Legislative Update: Fifth Edition
Kentucky Resources Council continues to track environmental, conservation, consumer, energy, and general government bills and resolutions.
We imagine a Kentucky where the air is clean, the water safe, and where nature and natural resources are safeguarded and not abused. Join the movement to help make this shared vision a reality.
The Kentucky Resources Council is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the conservation and prudent use of Kentucky’s natural resources. Since 1984, we have dedicated ourselves to protecting Kentucky’s land, air, water, and communities.