What’s that smell? It’s absolutely odoriferous!
January 29, 2021
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.
TN Rivers
Richland Creek Watershed
Harpeth Conservancy merged the work of Richland Creek Watershed Alliance into its programs!!
What that means going forward
After over 10 years of amazing work, Monette Rebecca, the Executive Director, has retired but wanted to be sure that her work and legacy live on. Monette will continue to consult and bring historical knowledge of the work done on Richland Creek to protect and restore it. Harpeth Conservancy and RCWA have worked together as partners on things like the Nashville Waterways Consortium and issues around the flood in 2010, so this transition is a natural and perfect fit.
Harpeth Conservancy’s mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote, and support broad community stewardship and action. The work on Richland Creek seamlessly falls into HC’s scope of work.
Harpeth Conservancy will focus on these projects in the Richland Creek area:
- Water Quality Sampling – In Summer 2020 Harpeth Conservancy started collecting samples for E.coli along the Richland Creek Greenway to determine the scientific health and safety of the river in spots where many children and dogs play. Stay tuned about the health of your waterway.
- Education/Awareness – Lessons on the River – we will have HANDS ON and FREE activities on Richland Creek. These are monthly are a GREAT way to learn about the importance of our waterways. Be River Responsible/Grab the Litter –Helping educate people about keeping trash out of the rivers.
- Outreach – We want to get to know more of our neighbors and answer any questions that you might have. Watch for us at the Richland Park Farmer’s Market and other local events.
- Social Media – If you do not already follow @harpethriver on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, we encourage you to do so for up to date information, events, issues, etc. Also, as you take great photos, please tag #richlandcreekgreenway and #harpethriver.
- Restoration – For years, trees have been planted along Richland Creek to keep the bank stable (though some erosion has still occurred), and invasive species have been removed in sections annually to prevent harmful undergrowth choking out needed plants. We hope to continue this work…that is where your help is needed!
- Clean Water Protection - Harpeth Conservancy has 20 years of experience in conservation policy and law as well as flood and stormwater management related to development, planning for growth, and rural land protection. On behalf of Richland Creek, HC recently filed significant comments on the draft state permit for the REOStone quarry realignment.
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