Lyon County Soil & Water Conservation District

06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

06/11/2026

We are accepting resumes until June 30.

06/08/2026

KENTUCKY’S STATE COST SHARE PROGRAM

The Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program (KY State Cost Share) was created to assist agricultural producers in protecting soil and water resources. The program helps to address existing soil erosion, water quality, and other environmental problems associated with farming or woodland operations.
Applications are taken year-round, but periodic cutoffs are necessary so that applications can be submitted for review. The cutoff date for applications to our office for FY2027 approvals is October 31st. Approvals are based on statewide ranking criteria and the availability of funds.
Conservation practices eligible for cost share funding include, but are not limited to, animal mortality and composting facilities, critical area plantings, diversions, filter strips, grade stabilization structures, grassed waterways, livestock heavy use areas, livestock water facilities, riparian buffers, stream crossings, roof runoff and water storage structures, waste storage facilities, water and sediment control basins, pasture and hay planting, spring development, and cover crops. Cost share rates are a maximum of 75 percent of the actual installation cost of the practice (depending on the practice), and not to exceed $20,000 per year.
For more information, see the Kentucky Division of Conservation webpage here:
https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Conservation/Pages/State-Cost-Share.aspx
or contact Carolyn at (502) 682-0090, or via email at [email protected]

The Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program and the Kentucky Soil Stewardship Program were created to help agricultural operations protect the soil and water resources of Kentucky and to implement their agriculture water quality plans. The program helps landowners address existin...

06/08/2026

We are so excited to announce this. The Kentucky Humane Society's CARE-a-van is bringing FREE cat and dog spay/neuter surgeries to Lyon, Crittenden and Livingston residents on Tuesday, June 23rd and 24th at the Lyon Convention Center - Little Building!!!!
Appointments are required and can be made at https://www.kyhumane.org/services/khs-care-a-van/ . Look for the Lyon Convention Center - Little Building. Spaces are limited and if that location does not show up in your search, then all slots are full. Other services are being offered if desired that you will see on their link when you sign up.
There is a $25 deposit per cat and a $35 deposit per dog that will be refunded when you attend your appointment. You can sign up for multiple cats or dogs, but you must make an appointment and pay the deposit for each cat or dog. Please note that there is a 50-pound weight restriction on dogs. If your dog exceeds 50 pounds, services will not be able to be provided. You need to bring the cats and dogs in a cage, please. If you have any questions, please message PAWS.
This opportunity will fill up quickly so don't wait - secure your FREE dog/cat spay or neuter today and PLEASE share this post!!!!! Thank you.

05/27/2026

Lyon County Conservation District Board Secretary/Treasurer Matt Herring and Operations Manager Carolyn Fralick presented a $5,000 environmental grant check to Judge Executive Jaime Smith for the Lyon County Fiscal Court. The grant, written by the Conservation District, supports the county's program for removing and burying deceased livestock, a service provided through the Lyon County Road Department. For dead animal removal or burial, please contact the Road Department directly at (270) 625-0315.

05/27/2026

The kids will miss Dr. Raul and his bugs at our yearly field trip.

This past February, we lost a colleague and friend. Dr. Raul Villanueva, University of Kentucky Extension Entomologist. A wonderful tribute was shared in the latest Kentucky Field Crops News.

"His work was guided by a simple principle: science only matters if it reaches the people who need it. For Raul, that meant farmers, consultants, and Extension agents across Kentucky. Dr. Villanueva was committed to delivering clear, science-based information, and his weekly updates in Kentucky Pest News became an essential source of seasonal crop pest alerts for Kentucky and neighboring states."

Caldwell County farmer Milton Cook reflected on Raul’s contributions, saying: “Raul was not only an academic, but he was a practical problem solver, and he sincerely cared about helping farmers manage pests. Raul was extremely passionate in his pursuits to evaluate new products and practices coming to the marketplace.”

Read more about Dr. Villanueva's impact >> https://graincrops.mgcafe.uky.edu/articles/tribute-dr-raul-villanueva

05/21/2026

🍀It’s Time for the Lyon County 4-H Dessert Auction!🍀

Get ready to bid on some delicious homemade desserts while supporting Lyon County 4-H!

📅 Bidding opens May 21st at 5:00 PM and closes at 7:00 PM.
💬 To place a bid, comment directly on the auction post. Winning bidders will be announced in the comments at 7:00 PM.

📍Desserts must be picked up and paid for by 4:00 PM on Friday, May 22nd at the Lyon County Extension Service.

Thank you to everyone who donated desserts and to all who continue to support Lyon County 4-H!