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For 35 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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21
Aug
2023
Kentucky Is Ready to Close Aging Fossil Fuel Plants
Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is opening a public hearing on LG&E/KU's request to retire 4 coal-fired electric generating units and 3 natural gas units, and to replace them with 2 solar facilities and 1 battery storage facility.
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Jun
2023
Endow Kentucky Tax Credit
Act now to take advantage of the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit. Gifts to endowed charitable funds (like ours!) are eligible for up to 20% in state tax credits.
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May
2023
In response to U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Sackett v. EPA:
KRC responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Sackett v. EPA: stating the decision "represents a disappointing setback for the decades-long national effort to restore, protect, and maintain water quality"
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.