KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT CALENDAR YEAR 2020 KRC's 36th year of protecting Kentucky's natural and built communities from pollution and environmental harm has seen important work with positive outcomes for Kentuckians and the environment.
BY THE NUMBERS
We provided legal representation for communities who struggle with finding the justice they so rightly deserve as they fight to protect their homes, health, and quality of life in their corner of the Commonwealth from environmental threats.
KRC provided over $1,393,250 worth of legal assistance that defended Kentucky against an array of environmental issues, despite keeping expenses for our Defense program to $158,341.10.
We added to our caseload a number of new cases and issues, working hard to achieve beneficial outcomes to Kentucky's most pressing environmental and energy issues. As has always been the case, we don’t charge for our representation, and take no government or corporate monies, so that our work is the direct result of the support and faith of our donors and members.
ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY DEFENSE Settled
$1,393,250+
68% INCREASE
In fact, the Environmental and Community Defense program has experienced a substantial increase over the already large amount of services provided the year before.
21 COUNTIES
KRC assisted the Appalachian Citizens Law Center in representing Estill County residents regarding the unlawful disposal of oilfield radioactive wastes in the local landfill. A settlement provides for funded perpetual care of the landfill cap after the landfill closes and is released from funded responsibility by the state. A decades-long fight to secure closure of a mine haul road resulted in a settlement for Pike County families that closed the road and reclaimed a landslide.
In addition to participating in impact litigation in statewide efforts, KRC provided direct litigation service to 20 Kentucky counties.
2 AMICUS BRIEFS
KRC provided expert legal guidance for two impact cases, providing information on the solid waste crisis and protecting Kentucky's viewsheds.
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