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Winnie Hepler Lifetime Achievement Award winner: Judith McCandless

Judith’s impact on conservation in Kentucky has been significant, with decades of leadership that transformed and protected our natural landscape.

2024 Annual Report

Kentucky Resources Council (KRC) proudly announces the release of its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of impactful achievements and a steadfast commitment to environmental justice across the Commonwealth.

Nominate an Environmental Champion

Now is the time submit nominations for KRC's annual awards! Please submit all nominations by Friday, September 13, 2024.

Endow Kentucky Tax Credit

Act now to take advantage of the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit. Gifts to endowed charitable funds (like ours!) are eligible for up to 20% in state tax credits.

Kentucky Resources Council Welcomes Ashley Wilmes as New Director

The Board and staff of the Kentucky Resources Council are pleased to announce the hiring of Ashley Wilmes as the new Director of the Council, effective October 1, 2021. Tom FitzGerald, better known as “Fitz,” Director of the Council for 37 years...

Reflections on the 40th Anniversary of the Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission

Tom FitzGerald speaks on the 40th Anniversary of the Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission

Address To 24th Annual Heartwood Forest Council Gathering

Address To 24th Annual Heartwood Forest Council Gathering

Tom FitzGerald on Being Nominated to ORSANCO

Tom FitzGerald's Remarks on Being Nominated by President Obama as aFederal Commissioner To The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission

ADT Letter Highlights Safety and Health Problems With AT&T Phone Deregulation Bill

A Conversation On Conservation And Stewardship

A Conversation On Conservation And Stewardship

KRC Director Gives Commencement Address To 1st Green Institute Class

KRC Director Gives Commencement Address To 1st Green Institute Class

KRC Director Participates on Panel on Coal Mine Reclamation Bonding

KRC Director Participates on Panel on Coal Mine Reclamation Bonding

Becoming Better Weavers

Becoming Better Weavers

KRC Director Gives Commencement Address To The Neighborhood Institute Class of 2010

Earth Day In The Cumberlands: 2009

Earth Day In The Cumberlands: 2009

Margaret Mead Was Right!

MARGARET MEAD WAS RIGHT! A Conversation About Energy, Community, and Justice In A Time Of Great Turmoil

KRC Director Receives 14th Heinz Award In Environment Category

KRC Mourns The Death, And Celebrates The Life, Of KRC Board Member John Cleveland

Sue Anne Salmon Honored For Her Many Years of Working For Justice

Sue Anne Salmon Honored For Her Many Years of Working For Justice

KRC Director Speaks At "Energizing Kentucky" Conference

KRC Director Speaks At "Energizing Kentucky" Conference

KRC Participates In Conference On Sustainable Transportation Policy

KRC Participates In Conference On Sustainable Transportation Policy

What Do We Really Value? An Exploration Of Our Environmental Ethic

What Do We Really Value? An Exploration Of Our Environmental Ethic