MS4 Communities
MS4 stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, and refers to the system that is used to collect and transport stormwater within a community (e.g., pipes, drains, ditches, etc.). In Kentucky, 106 communities are regulated as MS4s in 32 counties. The county map above identifies the 32 MS4 counties.
Below is a list of educational resources relating to stormwater indexed by topic. Please contact Ben Currens (Benjamin.Currens@uky.edu) for additional information.
Newsletter Content by Topic
Newsletter Content by Season
Stormwater
Extension Publications and Factsheets
Managing Stormwater Using Low Impact Development (LID) Techniques (AEN-118)
Permeable Pavement for Stormwater Management (AEN-108)
Reducing Stormwater Pollution (AEN-106)
Keeping Trash Out of Streams (AEN-119)
Rain Barrels
Extension Publications and Factsheets
Building a Rain Barrel (HENV-201)
DIY Building a Rain Barrel from a Pickle Barrel Factsheet
Short Articles/Information Releases
Instructional Videos
DIY Rain Barrel Build This 15 minute video shows how to construct a rain barrel from a pickle barrel.
Lesson
Facilitator's Guide including Example Success Story
For the Rain Barrel PowerPoint Presentation with Talking Points or information on hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop contact Brad Lee (brad.lee@uky.edu).
Residential Rain Gardens
Extension Publications
Residential Rain Garden: Design, Construction, and Maintenance (HENV-205)
Short Articles/Information Releases
Fall Rain Garden Maintenance Tips
Lesson
Facilitator's Guide with Example Success Story
For additional information, including photographs and a map featuring demonstration gardens throughout KY, visit our Residential Rain Garden webpage. For the Rain Garden PowerPoint Presentation with Talking Points or information on hosting a Rain Garden Workshop contact Brad Lee (brad.lee@uky.edu).
Backyard Stream Management
Extension Publications
Living Along a KY Stream (IP-73)
Keeping Trash Out of Streams (AEN-119)
Riparian Buffers: A Livestock Best Management Practice for Protecting Water Quality (ID-175)
Planting Along Your Stream, Pond, or Lake (HENV-202 Low Literacy)
Lesson
Crossword Puzzle and Answer Key
Quiz and Answer Key
Lawn Care/Nutrient Management
Water Quality and Nutrient Management at Home (HENV-402)
Visit the UK Turfgrass website for more publications and videos on maintaining home lawns.
