Eastern Kentucky Pride

06/21/2026

Today's the longest day of the year! Get out and celebrate the extra sunlight🌞 on one of The Kentucky Wildlands beautiful waterways! Be sure to pick up behind you and leave the area better than how you found it!🗑️
📍Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

06/16/2026

PRIDE does more than pick up trash on roadways! Since 1997, we've helped community partners properly dispose of more than 189,511 individual appliances!

06/11/2026

Avoid issues with your septic system by having regular inspections and cleanings. On average, your home system should be inspected every 3 years.

06/04/2026

Personal responsibility is vital to keeping The Kentucky Wildlands clean. Don't be a litter bug! Pick up trash when you see it, always dispose of your trash in proper receptacles, and recycle where available!

06/01/2026

Trash doesn't belong in our waterways. Make sure you are properly disposing of your trash so it doesn't end up in our rivers, lakes, and streams. Learn more about the waterways in The Kentucky Wildlands at https://www.explorekywildlands.com/outdoors/lakes-rivers/

05/29/2026

- Did you know you can strain your septic system by using too much water at one time? Stagger the use of water-generating appliances and showers to keep your system working efficiently.

05/27/2026

Due to forecasted storms, this event has been cancelled. We're looking forward to partnering next school year!

‼️Update - do to forecasted storms, this event has been cancelled.

Children learn more through hands-on experiences. We're excited to partner with Mountain View Elementary for a clean-up day on their last day of school! This is a great opportunity for us to share with students the importance of protecting The Kentucky Wildlands by putting litter where it belongs! #

If you'd like more information about how your school or community can help protect The Kentucky Wildlands and our beautiful outdoor spaces, please reach out to us here or by email at [email protected]

05/26/2026

Do you have a drippy faucet? Do the kids leave water running while brushing their teeth? Did you run the dishwasher less than half full? All of these use extra water.

During we hope you'll think about how you're using water, commit to using less, and commit to protecting Kentucky's waterways by keeping them clean!

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

It's and these guys mean business! Alligator Snapping Turtles are found in Kentucky, and they don't like trash in their water or on the land when they come out to roam. Learn more about all the turtle species you might find in The Kentucky Wildlands at https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Pages/Reptiles.aspx