Our Commitment to Removing Systemic Inequality and Injustice
June 9, 2020
From Dorene Bolze, CEO “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands
Programs
Clean Water Protection
Harpeth Conservancy believes that to realize our Vision of clean water and healthy ecosystems for Rivers in Tennessee championed by the people who live here, we must be actively engaged in helping to shape water policy.
What we do
Harpeth Conservancy is at the helm of statewide clean water policy, including 3 staff members in leadership positions. Jim Redwine, Vice-President & COO, was appointed by Governor Haslam as a representative of Environmental Interests for the Water and Wastewater Financing Board. Dorie Bolze, CEO, has led stormwater management work for 20 years, and is the past Chair of the Williamson County Stormwater Appeals board. Dr. Ryan Jackwood, Director of Watershed Science and Restoration, sits on the Tennessee Stormwater Association board.
Environmental Policy
Harpeth Conservancy leads environmental policy efforts accross the state of Tennessee. Our network of partners and collaborators are constantly assessing issues, making recomendations, and commenting on legislation that could affect the health of our environment.
Latest Posts
Conservation Conversation: Ensuring Environmental Equity
June 4, 2020
Ensuring Environmental Equity: Public Participation in Governmental Decision-Making in the Pandemic Era Should You Have To Risk Your Health to Participate in Democracy? Join Three
URGENT: Help Stop Proposed bill that would EXEMPT Sewage Leach Fields from state regulation!
May 29, 2020
Email Your State Legislator NOW- by Monday June 8, at 4pm to oppose HB2206/SB2224 and any “carve-out” from regulatory oversight for sewer HC CEO, Dorie
Retrospective on May 2010 Flood
April 30, 2020
10 Years After the Historic May 2010 Flood “The Waterway Flood Recovery Project: 2010-2012 and Embracing the New Normal of More Extreme Weather” Retrospective by Dorene Bolze, President and CEO
Harpeth Conservancy hosts first Conservation Conversation
April 26, 2020
Watch this video of Science Director Ryan Jackwood and AmeriCorps member Meriweather Bean as they present the work of Harpeth Conservancy to improve water quality
Sewer Overflows are Pollution Issues the Public Needs to Know About in Real Time
April 20, 2020
Traffic isn’t the only major issue with the rapid growth across Middle TN. A major hidden and smelly public health risk is untreated sewage that