Need Help

[steve604]

I saw in our local paper this week that a large company out of Bowling Green has applied for a permit to operate a 60 acre rock quarry .3 miles from Green River near Munfordville. This will be a gravel operation. My question is how much will the limestone runoff change the ph in the river? My feeling is that it could cause a lot of damage. I called the state EPA trying to get some info. No answer, left a message. They did not return my call. I also called a group called Kentucky state water watch. Same result. I think they have an office at UK, but I couldn't find a number. Who else could I contact for information? Maybe this is nothing, but it has me concerned. I know I can change the ph of my entire lawn with one 50 pound bag of limestone, much less a 60 acre quarry operating for years. You input would be helpful.


Steve

[kc]

I know there are a lot of groups that have stepped up to ensure the Green stays one of the most bio-diverse rivers in the world. I did some research on this a couple of years back for my scout troop and a couple of links to try would be The Nature Conservancy at http://nature.org/wherewework/northa...ates/kentucky/
or another interesting link is http://www.conservation.ky.gov/programs/crep/ . In particular if you look at the list of partners under Green River CREP you will see many potential contacts to express your concern. You could look them up on the internet for an email or phone contact. Good luck and post back with your results. Normally, I don't get too excited about such things but the Green is the crown jewel of rivers in the Eastern US and we can't afford to spoil it.

kc

[steve604]

Looks like just what I was looking for. I'll give it a try.

Steve

[kc]

Good luck Steve. The Green is a jewell we can't afford to screw up.

kc