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August 20, 2009: Governor Beshear Proclaims September Invasive Species Awareness Month
Organizations raise awareness of the costs associated with invasive species in Kentucky.


Joyce Bender
President, Kentucky Exotic Pest Plant Council, (502) 573-2886 joyce.bender@ky.gov

June 30, 2009: Ingram Barge Company Helps The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy announced it has joined forces with Ingram Barge Company to support conservation efforts in Western Kentucky along the Mississippi River.


Chris Anderson
The Nature Conservancy, 612-331-0747 (office), 612-845-2744, canderson@tnc.org; Ingram Barge Company Contact, Keel Hunt, 615-321-3110 (office), keel@tsgnashville.com

July 24, 2009: Conservancy Partners and Bayer CropScience Battle Invasive Species in Kentucky’s Mountains
Organizations align to treat 14,000 hemlock trees for deadly pest.


Diane Davis
The Nature Conservancy, Diane_Davis@tnc.org; Joyce Bender, Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, joyce.bender@ky.gov; Beth Roden, Bayer CropScience, beth.roden@bayercropscience.com