Clean Water Protection
State officials are asked to better regulate sewer treatment plants after “sewage fungus” appears in Middle Tennessee waterway
March 20, 2023
Clean Water Protection
Legislative and Regulatory Policy
Advocacy for our vision of clean water and healthy ecosystems for Rivers in Tennessee championed by the people who live here is part of Harpeth Conservancy’s DNA.
How Harpeth Conservancy is Working to Help Legislators and Regulators
Advocacy can take a number of forms. Our work on permitting is one of the things we are most involved in. Our work to reduce nutrient pollution on the Harpeth – and statewide — is one of our most important projects. Sometimes, sadly, when other parties won’t comply with the law, we have had to resort to litigation.
We have been actively working collaboratively with many organizations to protect clean and adequate supplies of drinking water.
We are and have been involved for years in attempting to create recreational experiences that don’t overcrowd or overtax our treasured natural areas. Our work on the Harpeth Blueway, for example, led to a statewide permit on stream access points.
And, of course, we encourage everyone to know where their federal, state, and local representatives stand on conservation issues and to let those representative know your views.
“The Constitution of the United States … grew in large part out of the necessity for united action in the wise of one of our natural resources. … [i]t is safe to say that the prosperity of our people depends directly on the energy and intelligence with which our natural resources are used. It is equally clear that these resources are the final basis of national power and perpetuity.”
Latest Posts
Clean Water Protection
Advocacy Action Alert: Support the creation of a TN Office of Outdoor Recreation
The legislative season is upon us and we have an unusual opportunity to join forces to create a Tennessee Office of Outdoor Recreation (OREC) in
February 7, 2023
Clean Water Protection
Harpeth Conservancy Monitoring the Development of “Ariza Bellevue” Project
Important Links: Bellevue Strong, Community Organization Site Ariza Bellevue, Developer’s Site Petition against new development in ‘flood-vulnerable’ area reaches 1,800 signatures (3/9/23: WSMV4) Bellevue development
January 1, 2023
Clean Water Protection
Discharge Permit for Franklin Sewer Treatment Plant
Email Petition Instructions: Use our email petition form to the left in order to send a message to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
July 29, 2022
Clean Water Protection
Action Alert: Franklin Sewer Permit
YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE AUGUST 30, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING AND WRITTEN COMMENTS TO TDEC ARE CRITICAL! THE HARPETH RIVER IS STILL IMPAIRED, BUT THE DRAFT
July 28, 2022
Clean Water Protection
American Rivers Names Harpeth River One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2015
American Rivers named the Harpeth River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2015 today, highlighting the threat sewage pollution and excessive water withdrawals pose to clean water and public health.
April 7, 2018