Daviess County Conservation District

05/29/2026

Enviropods is returning to Hopkinsville, Hazard, and Frankfort this summer, but we'll also see you in Owensboro and Somerset! Visit https://ees.as.uky.edu/enviropods to get dates and learn how to register!

05/29/2026

We are one week away from our Take a Kid Fishing event! We hope you are as excited as we are!
Here are a few reminders:
🥤 Make sure to bring extra water. June can be hot!
☀️ Bring sunscreen, sun hats, and protective clothing.
🐍 Be mindful of the critters that call Panther Creek home! We will be sharing the pond with snakes, turtles, frogs, and waterfowl. Please leave them be.
🎣 Be aware of where you are casting your line! Fishing hooks can easily pe*****te skin if you are not careful.
🚑 The fire department will be there to assist incase of an emergency.

🎣Take a Kid Fishing is just one month away!

🗓️When: June 6th, 2026 - Registration begins at 8:00am. Fishing will start at 9:00am.
📍Where: Panther Creek Park Whispering Winds Shelter (Please note this is a different shelter than where we set up previously. The old shelter was taken down. We will have signs directing you to the Whispering Winds Shelter!)
🌭Lunch and door prizes at 11:00am.

🐟 This event is free. You do not need to purchase a fishing license for this event. Please bring your own fishing poles and bait. Each kid will receive a free goody bag. This event is one of three Take a Kid Outdoors Adventures.

Register using this link: https://forms.gle/9Tq4hwsM9RfCVXap9

05/26/2026

📌 We are two weeks away from our Local Working Group Meeting. This is a great way to make a lasting impact on conservation practices within your community. See flyer below for more details.

05/20/2026

🌱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 existing soil erosion, water quality and other environmental problems associated with their farming or woodland operation.

🐄The 1994 Kentucky General Assembly established this financial and technical assistance program. Kent​ucky Revised Statute 146.115 establishes that funds be administered by local conservation districts and the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission with priority given to animal waste related problems, agricultural district participants and to producers who have their Agriculture Water Quality plans on file with their local conservation districts. Funding comes from the Kentucky General Assembly through direct appropriations to the program from the To***co Settlement Funds and from funds provided by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

🌽Practices eligible for cost share include, but are not limited to: animal mortality and composting facilities, critical area planting, diversion, filter strip, grade stabilization structure, grassed waterway, livestock heavy use areas, livestock water facilities, riparian buffers, stream crossing, roof runoff and water storage structures, waste storage facilities, water and sediment control basin, pasture and hay planting, spring development, cover crop. The most recent cost share handbook may be found below.

🚜Applications are currently being accepted. The Soil and Water Conservation Commission voted in 2012 to have continuous sign ups. Ranking of applications will be performed once each year on the state level by the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission at the Kentucky Division of Conservation in Frankfort. Approval of applications is based on a statewide rank​ing criteria and the availability of funds. Cost share rates are a maximum of 75 percent of the actual installation cost of the practice not to exceed $20,000 per year.

05/06/2026

🎣Take a Kid Fishing is just one month away!

🗓️When: June 6th, 2026 - Registration begins at 8:00am. Fishing will start at 9:00am.
📍Where: Panther Creek Park Whispering Winds Shelter (Please note this is a different shelter than where we set up previously. The old shelter was taken down. We will have signs directing you to the Whispering Winds Shelter!)
🌭Lunch and door prizes at 11:00am.

🐟 This event is free. You do not need to purchase a fishing license for this event. Please bring your own fishing poles and bait. Each kid will receive a free goody bag. This event is one of three Take a Kid Outdoors Adventures.

Register using this link: https://forms.gle/9Tq4hwsM9RfCVXap9

04/30/2026

Date: June 9th, 2026
Location: Green River Area Development District, 300 Gradd Way, Owensboro, KY 42301
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

kyconservation.com/meetings

📢 Kentucky, we need YOUR voice! 🌾🌻

Are you passionate about protecting our soil, water, and wildlife? We are currently in the planning phase for the Natural Resources Local Working Group Meetings, and we need your help to make them a success! 🤝✨

These meetings are where YOUR community's conservation priorities are set. If you want a say in how natural resources are managed in your neck of the woods, now is the time to get involved! 🗺️🌳

📅 How to Join:
1. Visit the KACD Official Calendar (link in comments)
2. Look for a meeting scheduled in your local area. 📍
3. Check back often! Dates and locations are being updated daily. 🔄

Who should attend?
* Farmers and Producers 🚜
* Forestry owners 🌲
* Conservation enthusiasts 🦌
* Concerned citizens 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️
* Everyone!!

Don't miss the chance to help shape the future of Kentucky’s beautiful landscape. Let’s work together to keep the Bluegrass State green and thriving! 🚜💙🌿

04/29/2026

Kids Outdoors Adventures offer a trio of fun, hands on, interactive events for kids of all ages. These cost-free events give kids and their families a chance to experience nature and learn new skills like fishing, fi****ms safety, and archery. All kids who attend will receive a free goodie bag! You can register online using this link: https://forms.gle/9Tq4hwsM9RfCVXap9 or by visiting our website daviesscountyconservation.org. More information will be posted closer to event dates and is also located on our website. We hope to see you there!

04/27/2026

Local Working Group Meetings bring together producers, landowners, agencies, and community stakeholders to identify and prioritize natural resource concerns at the local level. The input gathered directly influences how conservation programs and funding are delivered within Daviess County.

Date: June 9th, 2026
Location: Green River Area Development District, 300 Gradd Way, Owensboro, KY 42301
Time: TBA

kyconservation.com/meetings

04/24/2026

We are completely out of trees! Thank you everyone for another successful tree giveaway.

01/13/2026