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2026 Kentucky Watershed Network Summit: WHAT'S IN YOUR WATER?
Make plans to join us at Berea College on October 14-15!
The Kentucky Watershed Network Summit is for watershed stewards and leaders of all kinds - from volunteers to professionals, new to experienced, community members to elected officials, from farmers to funders. This year's theme is What's in Your Water? Thank you to the National Wildlife Federation for their support of the summit. This work is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under §319(h) of the Clean Water Act.
The Kentucky Watershed Network Summit is for watershed stewards and leaders of all kinds - from volunteers to professionals, new to experienced, community members to elected officials, from farmers to funders. This year's theme is What's in Your Water? Thank you to the National Wildlife Federation for their support of the summit. This work is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under §319(h) of the Clean Water Act.
2026 KWN Summit Agenda (Please note that this is subject to change)
Accommodations:
Boone Tavern: We have reserved a block of rooms. Block is available until 9/18/26. Instructions to book:
Boone Tavern: We have reserved a block of rooms. Block is available until 9/18/26. Instructions to book:
- Go to the website (boonetavernhotel.com) or contact the front desk at 859-985-3700 and let them know your group is under “Kentucky Watershed Network”
- Type in your arrival and departure dates. “10/14/26"
- Group ID Code : 298144.
- If you wish to book an additional night (10/13 or 10/15), you can contact Boone Tavern Hotel directly.
- A discount is available for folks who prefer being outside the city (17 minutes from the Summit location at Berea College).View options here: www.airbnb.com/wishlists/381541888. To reserve in advance be sure to state in the booking message that you are attending the Kentucky Watershed Network Summit. They are offering Summit attendees a10% discount on 2 nights, and a 15% discount on 3 nights.
Summit Field Trips and More
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Watershed Groups of the Year and Sponsorship Opportunities
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2026 Kentucky Watershed Group of the Year Award
Nominations due by 9/18 at 11:59 pm. Kentucky Waterways Alliance will be giving out two awards at the 2026 KWN Summit. Details here. Self nominations accepted and encouraged. Nominations due by 9/18/26 at 11:59pm.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
We are currently accepting sponsorships. Contact [email protected] for more information to support this valuable event!
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The Kentucky Watershed Watch Statewide Meeting will be held on October 14 from 8:30 - 11:00 AM at Berea College, just prior to the kickoff of the Kentucky Watershed Network Summit. Register here.
