Serving the Counties of: Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe
The Kentucky River Area Development District is a quasi-governmental agency working with city and county governments in the KRADD area to improve the quality of life for our citizens. KRADD serves as a representative of local units of government and citizens throughout the area as a communication network for cities, counties, state and federal governments.
Services
Aging & Independent Living Program
KRADD supports many aging programs such as supportive services at the Senior Citizens Centers. Then we also support 15 sites where hot lunches are prepared 5 days a week.
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Community & Economic Development
KRADD provides administrative assistance to three Regional Business Parks and Industrial Authorities in the area. Public Administration Specialist assists local governments.
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Water & Wastewater Management
Thru Kentucky Infrastructure Authority KRADD assists local communities in efforts to provide potable water and wastewater facilities as well as expansion of these facilities.
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Transportation Planning
We support the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's long range planning process by analyzing transportation data, identifying and evaluating the needs of the region, evaluating and prioritizing projects.
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Public Administration Specialist
The PAS assists local governments in obtaining state and federal funding for various projects. EDA, ARC, RD, CDBG, Land & Water, COPS Grants and others can be funding sources.
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Tourism
With the recent re-establishment of the Elk population in our area, viewing of the Elk herds is becoming quite a tourist attraction. Buckhorn Lake, Carr Creek Lake and the Natural Bridge State Parks provide camping, fishing and trail exploration.