Water in Kentucky: Natural History, Communities, and Conservation

Twenty-three essays examining the biophysical and the historical and contemporary stories of water's impact on communities throughout Kentucky.

Home to sprawling Appalachian forests, rolling prairies, and the longest cave system in the world, Kentucky is among the most ecologically diverse states in the nation. Lakes, rivers, and springs have shaped and nourished life in the Commonwealth for centuries, and water has played a pivotal role in determining Kentucky's physical, cultural, and eco...