What’s that smell? It’s absolutely odoriferous!
There’s an entire world under our city, one that is comprised of miles of pipes and sewer infrastructure that carry our waste and treat it.
January 29, 2021
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Clean Water Protection
Reducing Pollution
The Harpeth River is working to reduce all types of water pollution statewide.
Water Pollution in Your Rivers
- Water pollution kills more people globally each year than all forms of war and violence combined.
- Water pollution can take the form of agricultural runoff (excessive nitrogen and phosphorus) fertilizer use, sewage and wastewater (including stormwater and industrial discharges), oil pollution, and others.
- The principal problem worldwide is excessive nutrient pollution. In the US, nonpoint source pollution, much of it excessive nutrient pollution, is the leading cause of water pollution. It is much the same in Tennessee.
- Nutrient pollution can lead to harmful algae blooms, which can sicken and kill people and animals.
Our Policy Priorities
Latest Posts
Harpeth Conservancy is now taking over Richland Creek Watershed Alliance!!
We have some GREAT news to share with you! Harpeth Conservancy has merged the Richland Creek Watershed Alliance (RCWA) into its programs. After over 10
September 29, 2020
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2nd UPDATE (10-1): Dramatic Harpeth River Floodplain Alteration Being Considered to Enable High Density Residential Re-zoning Proposal at Brownland Horse Farm–Premier Horse Show Farm for Nearly 60 Years
Revised 460+ residential development proposed for Brownland Farm. Earlier proposal to revise city Land Use Plan Withdrawn in early Sept. Franklin Elected Officials Recommend Small
August 19, 2020
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Becoming More Familiar with Flood Risk in Your Community!
Author: Jake Peters Due to its unique combination of geologic and hydrologic features, Middle Tennessee has long been at an elevated risk for flooding. Traditionally,
August 18, 2020
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Southern Environment Law Responds to TDEC Definition of “Waters”
Southern Environmental Law Center’s (SELC), Harpeth Conservancy, and several other conservation organizations recently commented on draft guidance from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
August 6, 2020
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Harpeth Conservancy Advisory Council Chair Honored
Harpeth Conservancy is thrilled that Dodd Galbreath, Harpeth Conservancy’s Advisory Council Chairman, was recently honored with the TN Department of Environment and Conservation’s 2020 Lifetime
July 28, 2020
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