Ryan Jackwood

State officials are asked to better regulate sewer treatment plants after “sewage fungus” appears in Middle Tennessee waterway

Clean Water Protection, News Media, Press Release, Recreation, River Science / By Ryan Jackwood

OVERVIEW | In 2022, Harpeth Conservancy became very concerned upon learning about a potential bacterial algal bloom growing directly below the outfall of the White Bluff wastewater treatment plant. Upon inspection of the bloom, HC partnered with the Southern Environmental Law Center to file a 118(a) complaint requesting the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation…

Science Internship

Leave a Comment / Careers & Internships / By Ryan Jackwood

Water Quality Internship – Summer 2023 Harpeth Conservancy seeks a summer intern to work 15-20 hours/week from May to September (timing is flexible). Harpeth Conservancy is dedicated to protecting clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee and the summer intern will support that mission through volunteer coordination, communications, water sample collection and coordination,…

Over 50% of Tennessee Waterways are Considered Impaired

Leave a Comment / Clean Water Protection, Environmental Restoration, News Media, Protecting Rural Land, River Science, Science & Restoration, Uncategorized / By Ryan Jackwood

Excessive nutrient and microbial contamination of surface waters contribute to poor water quality that threatens environmental and human health. Nutrients drive increased occurrence and severity of harmful algal blooms whereas microbial contamination(indicated by the presence of Escherichia coli)can lead to swim advisories at local beaches or rivers frequented by swimmers. These pollutants are some of…

Harpeth Conservancy Algal Toxin Survey

Leave a Comment / River Science, Science & Restoration, Uncategorized / By Ryan Jackwood

Introduction Phosphorus and nitrogen are essential nutrients for plant and algal growth in aquatic habitats. Elevated levels of phosphorus and nitrogen caused by nutrient pollutionmaylead to the growth and occurrence of algal blooms, which is the rapid growth of aquatic or marine algae. Algal blooms have a multitude of impacts to human and environmental health…

Harpeth Conservancy Launches New Water Reporter Initiative

Leave a Comment / Clean Water Protection, Press Release / By Ryan Jackwood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 06, 2018) Harpeth Conservancy Launches New Water Reporter Initiative Harpeth Conservancy is holding the first training session for its new citizen science program on Thursday at 2:00 pm at Harpeth River State Park Highway 100 Canoe Access. NASHVILLE, TN (March 08, 2018) — On Thursday, March 08 at 2:00 pm, Harpeth…