Government Documents: Environment

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Kentucky's remarkable natural resources have helped shape our economy, culture and history. Nevertheless, these resources also provide us with the responsibility of good stewardship. Kentucky’s residents and businesses must work together to preserve the resource quality and diversity that make Kentucky a great place to live, work and play.

The department, through its divisions and partnerships, provides technical assistance, education and funding to help landowners, institutions, industries, and communities in conserving and sustaining Kentucky's natural resources. In addition, the department inspects timber harvests and mining operations to ensure the protection of our citizens, our environment and our workers.

The mission of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife resources and provide opportunity for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and other wildlife related activities.

EPA conducts research that provides the critical science to develop and implement Clean Air Act regulations that protect the quality of the air we breathe. This research also puts new tools and information in the hands of citizens, communities, air quality managers and regulators to reduce air pollution.

The Health and Environmental Research Online (HERO) database provides an easy way to access and influence the scientific literature behind EPA science assessments.

Explore federal legislation establishing protected park land, historical monuments, and general issues relating to the park service.

The Pollution Prevention Act focused industry, government, and public attention on reducing the amount of pollution through cost-effective changes in production, operation, and raw materials use.

EPA’s safer chemicals research characterizes real-world exposures and early indicators of harm, allowing proactive decision-making on existing chemicals. Safer chemicals research evaluates the potential impacts of emerging materials as well, enabling safer and more sustainable use of new chemicals.

Search for significant guidance documents as determined by the EPA as "significant" by environmental topic.

Water research conducted at EPA provides the science and tools necessary to develop sustainable solutions to 21st century water resource problems, ensuring water quality and availability in order to protect human and ecosystem health.

This webpage contains links to documents published by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on topics such as hunting, fishing, wildlife, and general research of interest to the agency.

Search for the legal start and end dates of hunting seasons for various game.

Kentucky Revised Statutes concerning surface mining and the procedures involved concerning environmental protection.

Annual reports from the various environmental divisions within the main agency concerning issues relating to air and water quality, waste management, etc.

This webpage contains a list of federally preserved and maintained parks located in the state of Kentucky.