www.appanet.org The American Public Power Association (APPA)  is the service organization for the nation's more than 2,000 community-owned electric utilities that serve more than 45 million Americans.  It was created in 1940 as a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Its purpose is to advance the public policy interests of its members and their consumers, and provide member services to ensure adequate, reliable electricity at a reasonable price with the proper protection of the environment. www.doe.gov The Department of Energy's  overarching mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. www.water.ky.gov The Division Of Water  The mission of the Kentucky Division of Water is to manage, protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the commonwealth's water resources for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory and educational programs. www.epa.gov The Environmental Protection Agency The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. View the Agency's complete strategic plan, annual report, and policy resources. Ground Water & Drinking Water page www.dhs.gov Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security’s overriding and urgent mission is to lead the unified national effort to secure the country and preserve our freedoms. While the Department was created to secure our country against those who seek to disrupt the American way of life, our charter also includes preparation for and response to all hazards and disasters. www.kentucky.gov Kentucky.gov the Commonwealth's official Web portal, has provided 24/7 access to state government information and services for Kentucky citizens and businesses since 1998. Recently recognized as one of the best state government websites, the portal offers more than 1,000,000 pages of information and hundreds of interactive services. Kentucky.gov provides a comprehensive, continuous and easy-to-search website designed to give you a centralized place to find and access government information and services. www.kia.ky.gov Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) Basic infrastructure is a necessity for economic growth. Many of our Kentucky communities do not have the basic water, sewer, solid waste facilities and other infrastructure that they need for their citizens. This is due in large part to the high costs of these services. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) was created in 1988 to provide the mechanism for funding construction of local public works projects. KIA is continually growing and expanding its services. Through the various programs currently offered, KIA has become the answer for local financing needs. www.lrc.state.ky.us Kentucky Legislature  The purpose of this site is to provide and facilitate access to timely information concerning the Kentucky Legislature and the workings of the Legislative Research Commission to all interested persons in an organized, intuitive manner. www.kwwoa.org The Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operators Association (KWWOA)  Our mission is to enhance the Kentucky Water Environment through training, education, certification and the exchange of operational and technical information with experienced water quality specialists. www.kytnwea.com Kentucky Tennessee Water Environment Association   www.kywarn.org Kentucky Water Wastewater Agency Response Network Our mission is to support and promote statewide emergency preparedness, disaster response, and mutual assistance matters for public and private water and wastewater utilities. TAPS  an informal association of transmission dependent, electric utilities in 35 states kmahaney@wppisys.org www.tvppa.com TVPPA Tennessee Valley Public Power Association The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc. (TVPPA) is the nonprofit, regional service organization that represents the interests of consumer-owned electric utilities operating within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) service area. TVPPA members include both municipal and electric cooperatives, and they serve more than 8.5 million customers in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia. www.ruralwater.org Rural Water Washington News and Public Statements with various informative links. www.uswaternews.com U.S. Water News Current water and wastewater news for the professional. Product information for the purchaser and specifier.  www.watertechonline.com Water Tech Online  WaterTech Online™, is the highest-traffic website serving the water and wastewater industries.  Our useful content and services have kept visitor numbers climbing.  Water treatment professionals continue to find value in features such as keyword-searchable news and articles, an active bulletin board community, and a convenient online Buyers Guide. www.water.usgs.gov USGS The USGS mission is to provide water information that benefits the Nation's citizens: Publications, data, maps, and applications software. USGS Water-Resources offices are located in every State.