Kentucky River and Tributaries. Upper Kentucky River Navigation Project. Volume 1. Main Report
Kentucky River and Tributaries. Upper Kentucky River Navigation Project. Volume 1. Main Report

Author: ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT LOUISVILLE KY.

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13:

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Use of the Upper Kentucky River locks is limited to recreation boating, which has declined approximately 50 percent over the period, 1970-1978. Economic analysis indicates that continued operation of Locks and Dams 5-14 does not appear to be justified. From a sociopolitical viewpoint, the project at present benefits 13 communities (324,000 people) for municipal and industrial water supply; benefits 590,000 people per year for recreation and boating; benefits 1,500 per year through hydroelectric power. The local and state support for continuation of locking and other project functions is extremely strong, emotional and vocal. Cessation of locking would adversely affect the regional economy in terms of 17 lost part-time and full-time job opportunities and $180,000 loss in direct income and wages. It is recommended that the Upper Kentucky River (Locks 5-14) remain open for the interim period 1981 through 1985 pending completion of a more comprehensive basinwide study. (Author).

Kentucky River and Tributaries. Upper Kentucky River Navigation Project. Volume 2. Public Involvement Record
Kentucky River and Tributaries. Upper Kentucky River Navigation Project. Volume 2. Public Involvement Record

Author: ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT LOUISVILLE KY.

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13:

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Use of the Upper Kentucky River locks is limited to recreation boating, which has declined approximately 50 percent over the period, 1970-1978. Economic analysis indicates that continued operation of Locks and Dams 5-14 does not appear to be justified. From a sociopolitical viewpoint, the project at present benefits 13 communities (324,000 people) for municipal and industrial water supply; benefits 590,000 people per year for recreation and boating; benefits 1,500 per year through hydroelectric power. The local and state support for continuation of locking and other project functions is extremely strong, emotional and vocal. Cessation of locking would adversely affect the regional economy in terms of 17 lost part-time and full-time job opportunities and $180,000 loss in direct income and wages. It is recommended that the Upper Kentucky River (Locks 5-14) remain open for the interim period 1981 through 1985 pending completion of a more comprehensive basinwide study. (Author).

The Kentucky
The Kentucky

Author: Thomas D. Clark

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Published: 2014-10-17

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0813159423

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From its origins in the Cumberland Mountains to its entry into the Ohio, the Kentucky River flows through two areas that have made Kentucky known throughout the world -- the mountains in the eastern part of the state and the Bluegrass in its center. In The Kentucky, Thomas D. Clark paints a rich panorama of history and life along the river, peopled with the famous and infamous, ordinary folk and legendary characters. It is a canvas distinctly emblematic of the American experience. The Kentucky was first published in 1942 as part of the "Rivers of America" series and has long been out of print. Reissued in this new enlarged edition, it brings back to life a distinguished contribution to Kentuckiana and is itself a historical document. In his new conclusion for this edition, Dr. Clark discusses some of the tremendous changes that have taken place since the book's initial publication.