Lawrence County
For years southern and eastern Kentucky has been plagued by straight pipes, inadequate septic systems and contaminated drinking water. Sensing the need, Rogers secured funding for Lawrence County to expand their water line infrastructure which helps the environment, is important for economic development and essential for clean drinking water.
Bringing tourism to the region is another important way to boost economic development and create jobs. That is why Rogers supported improvement efforts around Yatesville Lake so that more individuals could enjoy the marina and campgrounds which showcase the beauty of Lawrence County.
Recognizing the importance of moving Kentucky products along the Big Sandy, Rogers has been instrumental in ensuring adequate funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform routine dredging as well as supported upgrades, repair and modernization of the valuable lock system along this Ohio River tributary.
OPERATION UNITE
Lawrence County Champions UNITE Coalition
Narcotics Anonomous
Narcotics Anonymous meeting are held every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Three Rivers Medical Center, third floor conference room, in Louisa.
Point of Hope
The coalition works to support Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center Point of Hope Community’s treatment and after-care programs by providing resource materials and assisting with transportation for participants.
Homes Affected by Waste Water Treatment Programs
96 homes in Lawrence County have received funding from the Homeowner Septic System Program
37 homes in Lawrence County have been affected by the Wastewater Construction Projects
57 homes in Lawrence County have been affected by the Corps of Engineers Projects
Cleanup Summary
Following is a summary of cleanup totals for Lawrence County:
14 streams/lakes/rivers cleaned
56 dumps eliminated
458 roadways cleaned
1,066 miles of roadway cleaned
6,584 individual appliances and 22,758.64 tons of appliances collected
28,764 tires collected
14,310 bags of trash, 2,010 tons of trash and 6,781 cubic yards of trash collected
3,890 volunteers have contributed 15,189 volunteer hours
600 pounds of recyclables collected
| Date | Title |
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| 9/9/10 | Rogers Visits Troops in Afghanistan |
| 9/8/10 | Rogers Celebrates Blaine Elementary Wastewater Project & Awards Local Difference Makers |
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| 7/9/10 | Rogers Presents First-Ever Difference Maker Awards |
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| 6/30/10 | First Responder Training Consortium to Receive $2.88 Million |
| 6/23/10 | Kentucky Highlands to Receive Small Business Innovation Funds |
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| 4/29/10 | Rogers Encourages Kids to be Active, Promotes Healthy Lifestyles |
| 4/26/10 | Fire Departments and EMS Organizations can Apply for Federal Funds this Spring |