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The Watersheds Program - Laurel River Watershed
Description: The Laurel River is a major tributary to the Cumberland River encompassing about 290 square miles in southeastern Kentucky. The stream flows generally southwest through the Cumberland Plateau before entering the rugged Pottsville Escarpment region.
Major tributaries include Lynn Camp Creek, Little Laurel River, Craig Creek and Robinson Creek. The stream has been impounded to form the 5,600 acre Laurel River Lake, which along with two smaller reservoirs serve as important public drinking water sources for the region.
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Know what the major Cumberland River pollutant is? Well, it is the DIRT and
the other "stuff" from our yards, our roofs and our driveways that runs off
every time we have a good rain.
If we all kept our dirt in our own yards, the river would be a lot healthier
and safer for everyone.
Visit the Sediment page to learn more about Muddy Waters and what YOU can do
to keep your dirt at home.
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