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This Senate resolution expresses Kentucky's support for the federal Ohio River Restoration Program Act, which aims to improve water quality, protect wildlife habitats, and boost economic opportunities along the Ohio River. The bill directly affects Kentucky communities by seeking to address pollution, enhance flood resilience, and expand recreational access to the river that forms the state's northern border. Key provisions include funding for water treatment improvements, invasive species control, and infrastructure upgrades to benefit drinking water systems, agriculture, and tourism industries. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send this endorsement to Kentucky's congressional delegation to encourage federal action on the Ohio River Basin restoration.
This resolution expresses the Kentucky Senate's support for the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, a federal bill aimed at improving water quality and ecological health in the Ohio River Basin. The legislation would establish a restoration program to address pollution, enhance flood resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and expand recreational opportunities along the river. Kentucky is directly affected because the Ohio River forms its northern border, serves as a primary drinking water source for hundreds of thousands of residents, and supports significant economic activity including agriculture, industry, and tourism. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send the document to Kentucky's congressional delegation to encourage federal passage of the bill.
Direct the Energy and Environment Cabinet's Division of Water to prepare and submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 15, 2026, on recommendations for state and local governments to more easily access public waterways after flooding for debris removal and clean-up.
