Gov. Beshear: 37 Communities Selected for More Than $3.9 Million To Improve Parks, Outdoor Spaces Across Kentucky
Funds will help communities expand recreation spaces, enhance accessibility for all Kentuckians
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 30, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced his selection of 37
FRANKFORT, Ky. Gov. Andy Beshear announced his selection of 37 projects that will enhance accessibility and upgrade parks and recreation spaces throughout the commonwealth.
Last month both the city and the county voted unanimously to establish a joint task force to study the problem of invasive species in Frankfort and Franklin County and to make recommendations for a coordinated response.
The task force includes experts on invasive species, land management and mapping as well as representatives from the city, the county, extension office, Kentucky State University, Frankfort Plant Board and area nonprofits.Â
Remove Invasives Partnership (RIP) of Franklin County volunteer Joyce Bender sprays herbicide on winter creeper growing on the bank of the Kentucky River in Melodye Park in this 2019 State Journal file photo.