Here you will find information about the Kentucky River and its Lock and Dam System, such as how to use the locks, navigation charts, boat ramp locations, and contact information for river activities throughout the Kentucky River Basin.
If you have any questions or need additional information that you cannot find here, please contact us at the phone numbers or emails listed on the Contact Us page.
2020 KRA Watershed Grant Awards
The Kentucky River Authority announces its 17th year of watershed grants to local non-profits who are helping us improve water quality throughout the Kentucky River Basin. A total of $30,000 was awarded to six recipients who will be working on local initiatives.
The
City of Stanford and Friends of Logan’s Fort received a grant to construct a self-guided interpretive trail to provide historical and present-day information about the importance of Buffalo Springs and the receiving waterway of St. Asaph’s Creek. The trail will also be used during an annual environmental field day for local students. (see attached photo,
Logan Fort)
Clarks Run Environmental and Educational Corporation (CREEC) will use their funding to investigate the removal of low-head dams and the creation of improved stream habitat along the section of Clarks Run that flows through Danville. (see attached photo,
Clarks Run low head dam)
Kentucky Riverkeeper will receive funding to continue the development of K-12 curriculum relating to the historic, economic, social and environmental aspects of the Kentucky River. An accompanying artistic component will guide students through creating a river-related design. Student artwork from this project will be selected to be used in the Kentucky River Authority’s Annual Clean Sweep’s t-shirt design. (see attached photo,
Riverkeeper curriculum cover)
Kentucky Waterways Alliance was given funding to support their coordination of a Red River Festival in 2021 and 2022. This festival will include a competitive canoe race on the Red River, as well as a shorter fun paddling event, educational activities, a river cleanup and live music, food, and beverages. (see attached photo,
Red River Festival kayaks)
Red Bird Mission was awarded a grant to provide education about septic system function and maintenance. Participants receive a free system pump-out and assistance with minor system repairs. Red Bird Mission has also partnered with Rotary International to install new septic systems for those in need. These efforts help to prevent bacteria, pathogens and other pollutants found in wastewater from entering nearby waterways. (see attached photo,
septic system)
2020 KRA Watershed Grant Project
Prior to Covid-related complications, the
City of Hindman and the Knott County Cooperative Extension Office were able to complete litter cleanups of Troublesome Creek, a kid's canoe outing, and stream sampling in Lotts Creek and Troublesome Creek. And, they have supplies ready for another community stream cleanup in 2021! (
Photo 5)
Grant Funds Improve Water Quality
Check out how local watershed groups are using KRA Watershed Grant funds to improve water quality in the Ky. River Basin.
School Lesson Plan for Kentucky River Lock and Dam 10
2021 Kentucky River Lock Schedule
Kentucky River Lock 1 (Carrollton), Lock 2 (Lockport), Lock 3 (Monterey, Gest)
and Lock 4 (Frankfort) will be operated from May 28th until October 24th, according
to the following schedule:
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
10:00 AM to 7:15 PM
Additional Holiday Lockage Hours
Monday, May 31st 10:00 AM to 7:15 PM
Monday, July 5th 10:00 AM to 7:15 PM
Monday, Sept. 6th 10:00 AM to 7:15 PM
Beginning Sept. 10th, locking hours Friday - Sunday will move back
one hour and will be from 9:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Kentucky River Locks 5 through 14 are closed until further notice. There is no fee to lock through during normal business hours. Please visit our web page for instructions and safety information regarding the Kentucky River Locks at
www.kra.ky.gov.
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Bush Building, Ste. 105
403 Wapping St.
Frankfort, KY 40601