What is the lower Kentucky River watershed?
The Kentucky River corridor through Franklin, Owen, and Henry counties provides the ecological backdrop to the character of this part of the Bluegrass. This important waterway including the surrounding landscape, has had cultural, economic, and environmental significance for as long as people have lived in the area. The health of these waters are directly tied to that of the health of the people who live here, not only for recreation and scenic beauty, but drinking water resources. The continuity and quality of the forest and riparian communities are essential to the conservation of water quality and the natural heritage unique to this river system.
