Harpeth Conservancy Comments on Cheatham Lake E. coli TMDL
Harpeth Conservancy comments to TN Dept. Environment and Conservation on plan to cleaning up the impaired waterway through its TMDL. Read the comments HERE.
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Harpeth Conservancy Signs onto SELC Comments on Biden Administration’s Proposed Revised Definition of “Waters of the US”
Harpeth Conservancy signed onto a letter written by the the Southern Environmental Law Center and 90 other organizations asking the Biden Administration to “promptly finalize the present rulemaking to protect critical wetlands, streams, and other waters that we and our millions of members rely on for swimming, fishing, boating, drinking water, and our livelihoods”. Please…
Harpeth Conservancy Signs onto EPA Letter with Nearly 50 other Protection Groups
Harpeth Conservancy signed onto a letter written by the American Rivers Network and signed by nearly 50 other organizations to provide input on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the State Revolving Fund (SRF) provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), specifically with regard to how EPA includes guidance on climate resiliency…
McCrory Lane Quarry Update – December 2021
Successful Rezoning Protects State Scenic Harpeth River From Potential Contamination Harpeth Conservancy (HC) has focused on potential water contamination issues related to the McCrory Quarry, known locally as Hutton Lake, since 2006. HC’s involvement has included educating the public, encouraging participation in public hearings, submitting written and oral comments, and providing scientific expertise. HC has…
Tips for Backyard Conservation and Water Management in Nashville
Written by Todd Michaels Turn the faucet on, and you’ll think the water can run forever. But water is a precious resource, and if reservoirs are low, that can lead to a long, dry summer. In Nashville, soil and water conservation is serious business. The amount of water you use in your backyard makes a…
July Conservation Conversations: Emerging Water Quality Issues in TN
We wanted to know what the experts were saying in regards to emerging water quality issues here in Tennessee. And so, for our July Conservation Conversations, we invited Dr. Tom Byl and Dr. Sam Dennis to share their perspectives, given their areas of research and expertise. Dr. Dennis, Professor of Soil and Water Quality in…
June Conservation Conversations: Understanding Dams and their Impacts
I grew up with a skewed perspective on dams. In my mind, all dams were massive and monolithic. And that makes sense given that I grew up in Las Vegas, where Hoover Dam was a staple of the Vegas tourist agenda and landscape. A distinct memory from my childhood is a fourth grade field trip…
May Conservation Conversations: Flooding in Tennessee
After the crazy year we’ve had already, we couldn’t wait to dive into this month’s Conservation Conversations topic: Flooding in Tennessee. Nashville in particular has had a rocky past when it comes to flooding, and many residents are probably wondering what to do to keep their homes safe. From flood insurance, to 100-year rain events,…
Harpeth Conservancy Joins Mississippi River Network and 23 Others in Priority Recommendations to Biden-Harris Administration
As one of the 24-member organizations of the Mississippi River Network, Harpeth Conservancy signs onto policy recommendations sent to the Biden-Harris administration. Click here to read the full letter and priorities.
Harpeth Conservancy and others Request TN Governor to veto the Primacy and Reclamation Act
Harpeth Conservancy joins the TN Chapter of the Sierra Club and several other organizations in asking Gov. Bill Lee to veto SB742/HB90, the “Primacy and Reclamation Act of TN” which places a needless burden on taxpayers, weakens oversight of coal mining in our state and threatens the health and safety of our communities, water resources,…