Warren County Cleanup at Weldon Peete Park

Published:

July 10, 2024

Category:

General

Contact:

Susan Griffin Ward - (502)802-0667

Location:

Bowling Green, KY

The Kentucky Waterways Alliance and our partners Warren County Stormwater, Warren County Parks and Recreation, Bowling Green Parks and Recreation and the City of Bowling Green will host a cleanup to address litter in areas surrounding the Barren River, specifically in Weldon Peete Park.

Warren County Cleanup at Weldon Peete Park: Kentucky Waterways Alliance is co-hosting
a series of cleanups across Kentucky in each of the seven major river basins as a part of our 2024
Commonwealth Sweep program which is made possible by a grant from Hydro Flask’s Parks for
All program.

Bowling Green, Kentucky- July 20, 2024- Warren County Cleanup at Weldon Peete Park
The Kentucky Waterways Alliance and our partners Warren County Stormwater, Warren County Parks and Recreation, Bowling Green Parks and Recreation and the City of Bowling Green will host a cleanup to address litter in areas surrounding the Barren River, specifically in Weldon Peete Park.
Located in the Green River Basin, the Barren River serves as a major tributary to the Green River and spans across south-central Kentucky and north-central Tennessee. The Barren River’s 135 miles of waterways serve as an important access point for water-based recreation within Warren County and south-central Kentucky. This primarily rural river provides ample opportunities for paddlers and anglers interested in exploring one of Kentucky’s largest tributaries. Sections of the Barren River within Warren County have become a hot spot for local paddlers interested in practicing their rapid navigation at “The Rocks”. The Rocks, a man-made rock damn to aid in water intake for the City of Bowling Green serves as a 0.14-mile, Class 3 rapid during peak water levels.
The Barren River flows in part through Bowling Green, Kentucky, located within Warren County. Bowling Green is home to more than 74,000 people as well as fascinating outdoor-based tourism attractions such as the Lost River Cave. The Kentucky Waterways Alliance is thrilled to partner with organizations and communities striving to protect their waterways while promoting community engagement. We hope to see you on July 20, as we clean up Weldon Peete Park and the surrounding areas of the Barren River.
Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2024 Location: 1708 River St, Bowling Green, KY 42101 Timeline Check-in: 8:30-9:00 am; Welcome and Safety Instructions: 9:15 am; Cleanup ends: 12:00 pm
Registration: https://forms.gle/Ymk9iBuVFtZURejm7 or kwalliance.org/events.

About Kentucky Waterways Alliance
Since 1993, Kentucky Waterways Alliance (KWA) has been the only statewide organization
focused on waterways in Kentucky. KWA works with communities on local watershed issues and advocates for better policies and programs at the state and national levels. With a mission to protect, restore, and celebrate Kentucky’s waterways, KWA’s work is making a difference in the quality of life for all Kentuckians. Learn more at their website at kwalliance.org.
About Warren County Stormwater

As part of the Division of Stormwater Management established in 2006, Warren County Stormwater promotes the health, safety, and welfare of Warren County citizens with a mission of preventing the pollution, impairment or destruction of this region’s natural resources. Warren County Stormwater serves as a pivotal resource for communities within Warren County, providing educational programs for schools and organizations, focusing on how people can help keep the environment and our water sources clean. Warren County Stormwater exercises their commitment to natural resource protection through various restoration projects including Romanza Johnson Park Streambank Restoration Project. For more information visit their website at https://www.warrencountyky.gov/departments/stormwater-management/.

About Bowling Green Parks and Recreation
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation serves as a primary manager for parks within the City of Bowling Green Kentucky, with a mission to offer a comprehensive variety of excellent recreational programs and facilities that promote wellness and enhance quality of life in their diverse community and represent their commitment to a safe and sustainable future. Bowling Green Parks and Recreation encourages community health through the provision of welcoming parks, facilities, and programs, including athletics, that are clean, safe, and consistent in delivery. For more information visit and their website at https://www.bgky.org/bgp.