Stormwater Management
Photo of storm drain in Lexington, KY. Photo courtesy of ENRI Task Force.
If you have questions or need help with a program related to stormwater education contact the ENRI Task Force at waterquality@uky.edu. Resources are available below.
Stormwater
Extension Publications and Factsheets
Managing Stormwater Using Low Impact Development (LID) Techniques (AEN-118)
Permeable Pavement for Stormwater Management (AEN-108)
Reducing Stormwater Pollution (AEN-106)
Rain Barrels
Extension Publications and Factsheets
Building a Rain Barrel (HENV-201)
DIY Building a Rain Barrel from a Pickle Barrel Factsheet
Short Articles/Information Releases
Instructional Videos
DIY Rain Barrel Build This 15 minute video shows how to construct a rain barrel from a pickle barrel.
Lesson
Facilitator's Guide including Example Success Story
For the Rain Barrel PowerPoint Presentation with Talking Points or information on hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop contact Brad Lee (brad.lee@uky.edu).
Residential Rain Gardens
Extension Publications
Residential Rain Garden: Design, Construction, and Maintenance (HENV-205)
Short Articles/Information Releases
Fall Rain Garden Maintenance Tips
Lesson
Facilitator's Guide with Example Success Story
For additional information, including photographs and a map featuring demonstration gardens throughout KY, visit our Residential Rain Garden webpage. For the Rain Garden PowerPoint Presentation with Talking Points or information on hosting a Rain Garden Workshop contact Brad Lee (brad.lee@uky.edu).
Backyard Stream Management
Extension Publications
Living Along a KY Stream (IP-73)
Keeping Trash Out of Streams (AEN-119)
Riparian Buffers: A Livestock Best Management Practice for Protecting Water Quality (ID-175)
Planting Along Your Stream, Pond, or Lake (HENV-202 Low Literacy)
Lesson
Crossword Puzzle and Answer Key
Quiz and Answer Key
Lawn Care
Visit the UK Turfgrass website for publications and videos on maintaining home lawns.
Water Quality and Nutrient Management at Home (HENV-402)
