Below is a continually growing list of things we can do to promote sustainability with links to more information. These links are just a starting point, in most cases there are more than one source for programs and products, but we hope that you can begin to see what is out there and the real costs and benefits of going green. If you have suggestions of companies, products, information, sustainability groups, or other things we can do to promote sustainability in our community, please feel free to drop us an email with your suggestions at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

GREEN ENERGY PROGRAMS

By supporting alternative energy production, you are not only being more environmentally conscious, but you are sending a message to the energy utilities that you want and support further research and development into "green" energy.

• Duke Energy - GoGreen Power Program
• LG&E Green Energy Program

GREEN HOME PROGRAMS

Expert Advice on making your new or existing home more sustainable.

• The Energy Pros

NATIVE PLANTS

Replace your manicured lawn with beautiful, sustainable native plants. Native plants have evolved over thousands of years to be well suited for their environment. This means that they generally are suited to thrive with normal levels of rainfall and not rely on substantial waterings. They also typically do not need to be cut regularly reducing the need to use highly polluting gas lawn mowers and resulting in minimal maintenance.

• Boone Gardiner Garden Center
• Dropseed Native Plant Nursery

GREEN ROOF INSTALLATION

Reduce stormwater runoff and increase your building's heating and cooling efficiency among other positive environmental and economical aspects, install a green roof.

• Boone Gardiner Garden Center

ORGANIZATIONS

Join an organization and work together with like minded individuals on sustainability.

• Community Farm Alliance
• Kentucky Waterways Alliance
• Slow Food Bluegrass

RAIN BARRELS

Installing rain barrels helps to reduce the load on our sewer and drainage systems while conserving our fresh water supply by using the water collected from downspouts to water plants during drier days.

RAIN GARDENS

Development of rain gardens helps to reduce rainwater runoff from overloading sewer and drainage systems while providing a natural filtration system to minimize pollution entering our waterways.

• Boone Gardiner Garden Center
• Dropseed Native Plant Nursery 
• MSD's How-to guide for creating your own rain garden (this is in PDF format)

SOLAR ENERGY

Find information on solar energy and service providers in the area.

• SunWind Power Systems
• Watrous Associates Architects