A Fort Wright-based environmental non-profit is looking to possibly expand further into the city. Representatives from the Banklick Watershed Council attended this month’s Fort Wright city council caucus meeting. They came seeking information about a 6.8-acre plot of land adjacent to the TANK Park-n-Ride and Highland Pike. Banklick Creek runs through this area. “Our goal […]
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Boone County Schools buildings receive energy efficiency recognition
Five Boone County Schools buildings have received energy efficiency honors. The recipients of the 2023 Environmental Protection Agency Star designation are Burlington Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School, Kelly Elementary School, Ballyshannon Middle School and Ignite Institute, officials said. Energy Star-certified building recognition represents proven, verified superior energy performance over a 12-month period, according to the […]
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TANK to celebrate World Car Free Day with free fare
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is offering free fare on Sept. 22 in celebration of World Car Free Day. The global initiative encourages motorists to take a break from driving while exploring other transportation alternatives such as public transit. Greater society benefits from a day with decreased traffic congestion; a greener environment; and reduced […]
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Plants that kill: Invasive species damaging the local ecosystem
This story originally appeared in the April 7 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. They’re here. They’re green, and they’re taking over. While the pop of green can be a welcome promise of warm days to come, it can also be the first sign of trouble ahead, resulting […]
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Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy partners with city on compost project
The city of Fort Thomas is partnering with the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy on a unique program that seeks to benefit people throughout Northern Kentucky. The compost program uses leaf waste to create mulch, which has been made available free of charge to homeowners and businesses. The nonprofit is spearheading the project, working with city […]
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Highlands students revive Water Walk fundraiser
One in four people do not have access to safe drinking water, according to Our World in Data. On Wednesday, May 25, students at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas will hold their “Water Walk” fundraiser to draw attention to this issue. Highlands junior Emma Daly was leafing through an old yearbook when she found […]
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O’Rourke releases demolition schedule for former IRS site in Covington
A “groundbreaking” next step has taken place for demolition of the former IRS site in Covington. Cincinnati-based firm O’Rourke Wrecking has announced their schedule for their demolition of the IRS building. Jeff Sizemore, project manager for O’Rourke, laid out the demolition schedule Thursday at a meeting with the city of Covington. “We’re super thankful and […]
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Concerned Moyer Students Present a Plan to Protect the Amazon Rainforest
Moyer students concerned about the rainforest took concrete steps to raise awareness and come up with a plan to help. By Robin Gee The environment was front and center at the September meeting of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District board. Moyer Principal Dawn Laber shared a story about how a very special new project […]
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Highlands Wins Award for Excellence in Environmental Education
The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) has selected Highlands High School as its Excellence in Environmental Education Pre K-12 school award winner for 2019. Highlands will be able to send two representatives to Lexington’s McConnell Springs Park on October 29th for formal recognition as part of the KAEE annual meeting and luncheon. Serving all […]
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Campbell County to Host Hillside Slippage Information Session
Roadway and hill erosion on Burnet Ridge in 2017 (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Hazard identification, assessment and approaches to reducing risk for hillside slippage and landslides will be the focus of an upcoming informational talk hosted by the Campbell County Conservation District. Area property owners and residents are invited to […]