BGGreen Directory - Government
CITY
City of Bowling Green *GREEN PARTNER*
1001 College Street, BG 42101
270-393-3000
Email: Elaine.walker@bgky.org
Web: www.bgky.org
Local government offers numerous programs to support a “green” community, including the Greenways Commission, its Tree City USA program, Bicycle Bowling Green, and Keep It Clean Bowling Green litter and stormwater campaigns.
Beautification – Landscape Right of Way Adoption
Contact: Neighborhood Action Office
NAO, City Hall, 1001 College Street, BG
(270) 393-3674
Web: www.bgky.org
Individuals, groups, associations, or institutions may request an increase in beautification of a right-of-way beyond standard by adopting an area to temporarily perform additional flower planting. Download a form and submit with landscape plan to the Operations Division of the Public Works Department.
Block Parties
Contact: City Central, (270) 393-3444
City Hall, 1001 College Street, BG
Web: www.bgky.org
Request a special-event permit application at least 45 days prior to the event. Signatures must be obtained from homeowners whose property is affected by the proposed closure for first-time events. Once approved, a special-event permit will be issued.
Bowling Green Human Rights Commission
Contact: Linda McCray, Executive Director
491 Double Springs Road, BG 42101-5185
(270) 782-7900 Fax: (270) 782-7320
Email: BGHRC1@aol.com
Web: www.bgky.org/humanrights/index.php
Hours: M-Th 8a–5:30p
The HRC dedicates itself to opening doors of opportunity, eliminating discrimination in housing and employment, and promoting positive human relations within the community. It hosts the annual “Women of Achievement” awards to honor women and youth for their achievements in the arts, business, education, and community service.
COUNTY
Central Kentucky PRIDE
Contact: Jeffrey Schumann
Email: centralkentuckypride@yahoo.com
Provides environmental resources and information to schools, community groups, local governments, citizens in Central KY. Programs for litter abatement, rain barrels, hazardous waste disposal, and more.
Greenways Commission
City-County Planning Commission of Warren Co.
1141 State Street, BG KY 42101
(270) 842-1953
Web: www.warrenpc.org/greenways/exhibits.php
A Greenbelt System Master Plan for BG-Warren Co. will create a network of greenspaces and greenways to encircle as well as infiltrate the community.
Warren County Cooperative Extension
Contact: Carol D. Schreiber, County Extension Agent for Horticulture
3132 Nashville Road, BG 42101
(270) 842-1681 Fax: (270) 842-1684
Web: ces.ca.uky.edu/warren/
Email: dl_ces_warren@email.uky.edu
Kentucky Cooperative Extension is an educational resource that links KY counties with the state’s two land grant universities to help build better communities, stronger local economies and healthier lives through information, education and solutions.
Warren Co. Div. of Stormwater Management
Contact: Jack Wright, Coordinator
11 41 State St., 2nd Floor, BG 42101
(270) 843-5363
Email: WarrenC.OSM@ky.gov
Web: www.warrencountygov.com/stormmanage.htm
Promotes responsible practices in construction, solid waste management, recycling, and property maintenance. Offers education about rain gardens.
STATE
Green and Tradewater Rivers Basin Team
Contact: Dale N Reynolds, Coordinator
Kentucky Division of Water
1508 Westen Street, BG 42104
(270) 746-7475
Established through the partnership of the Watershed Management framework, this consortium of agencies meets to discuss and resolve issues related to river basin protection and enhancement.
Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence
Contact: John Davies, Deputy Commissioner
500 Mero St, Capital Plaza Tower 12th floor, Frankfort, KY 40601
(270) 564-7192 Toll-free: (800) 282-0868
Email: john.davies@ky.gov
Web: www.energy.ky.gov/dre3/efficiency/energystar.htm
This office oversees the implementation of Kentucky’s comprehensive energy strategy. Find data and resources plus information on workshops, conferences, grant programs, solar hot water heater rebates, and renewable energy tax credits.
Kentucky Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (KDRE3)
500 Mero St, Capital Plaza Tower 12th floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-7192 ext. 435 Fax: (502) 564-7484
Web: www.energy.ky.gov/dr3/
This division provides leadership to maximize the benefits of energy efficiency and alternate energy through awareness, technology development, energy preparedness, and new partnerships and resources.
Kentucky Division of Conservation
Contact: Steve Coleman, Director
375 Versailles Rd, Versailles, KY 40601
(502) 573-3080 Fax: (502) 573-1692
Web: www.conservation.ky.gov
This department assists 121 local conservation districts in the development and implementation of sound soil and water conservation programs to manage, enhance, and promote wise use of Kentucky’s natural resources.
Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund
Contact: Steve Coleman, Director
375 Versailles Rd, Versailles, KY 40601
(502) 573-3080 Fax: (502) 573-1692
Web: www.conservation.ky.gov
KHLCF provides funding to preserve and conserve natural areas that possess unique features such as for habitat protections, outdoor recreation and education. Revenue for the fund comes from\ the Nature License Plate and environmental fines.
Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission
Contact: Don Dott, Jr. or Leslie Isaman
801 Schenkel Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-2886 Fax: (502) 573-2355
Email: naturepreserves@ky.gov
Web: www.naturepreserves.ky.gov
KSNPC protects Kentucky’s natural heritage by acquiring and managing natural areas, protecting biological diversity, and educating Kentuckians about nature conservation.
