Our Mission
Our mission is to help protect Oldham County's natural resources by working hand in hand with government agencies, industry, schools, businesses, and individual landowners. We face many challenges today, and lessons of the past show us that people working together can solve almost any problem.
Upcoming Events
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Annual Tree Giveaway
3.14 9:00AM-12:00PM
Oldham County residents can take home up to 10 free trees. Event is first-come, first-served. More information available below.
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H. Glenn Watson Scholarship
Deadline: 3.31 4:30PM
Two $1,500 scholarships available for Oldham County graduating seniors pursuing post-sceondary education in environmental-related fields.
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Nature-Based Solutions Cost-Share
Application open. Currys Fork Watershed residents can apply for cost reimbursement for installing nature-based solutions on their property. More info below:
Upcoming Programs/Events
Pond and Lake Management Workshop
March 7, 2026 starting at 9 am. Location available after registration.
Learn all about pond management at this workshop, including pond water quality and sampling, aquatic wildlife, riparian planting, cost-share opportunities and more!
Link to register below:
Nature-Based Solutions Cost-Share Program
Through a grant from the US EPA through the Kentucky Division of Water, a cost-share program is being offered for stormwater management projects that incorporate Nature Based Solutions (NBS) to eligible landowners in the Currys Fork Watershed. Projects can be reimbursed up to 75% of project cost up to $1000 per residential project ($3000 public/commercial projects).
Projects may include, but are not limited to the following:
rain barrels,
rain gardens,
pollinator/native-species plantings,
live stakes,
riparian buffer improvements,
bioswales,
permeable pavers,
other projects using nature to absorb and retain stormwater.
COST SHARE APPLICATION FORM - CURRYS FORK WATERSHED
Kentucky Watershed Watch
Volunteers can learn how to sample their stream to better understand the chemical, bacteriological, habitat and biological conditions of their chosen stream or streams.
Monthly Meetings
Our Board of Supervisors usually meets the 3rd Wednesday of each Month at 6:30 A.M. at the District office.
However, our March Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30 A.M. at our District office.
Members of the public are welcome, and encouraged to attend!
Local Programs
Local programs for Oldham County residents
“When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.”
— Aldo Leopold