Red Bank Elementary School’s Stream Team has successfully completed their stewardship program for the year! Fifth-grade students collaborated with WaterWays staff to install livestakes—cuttings from native shrubs and trees—along the banks of Mountain Creek. This creek is identified as impaired, appearing on the EPA’s 303d list, indicating that it does not fully support recreational activities …
On February 22nd, 2025, Baylor students and staff participated in the installation of the first Litter Boom on campus. This floating structure is designed to block the flow of floating debris, such as plastic bottles and cans. This simple yet effective device helps capture trash that washes into Stringers Branch from nearby roads before it …
The Tennessee River Rescue is back and bigger than ever! For more than 35 years, the residents of the Tennessee River Watershed have gathered along the Tennessee River and its tributary stream corridors to clear litter from our precious waterways. This year’s event is scheduled for October 5th at various locations throughout the region. In …
The Tennessee River, a crucial resource for Chattanooga and the surrounding region, is increasingly threatened by plastic pollution. With some of the highest concentrations of microplastics globally, this pollution jeopardizes the river’s ecosystem and the health of the communities dependent on it for drinking water, recreation, and economic activities. WaterWays is at the forefront of …
Our inaugural Project Mangrove Workshops proved to be a great success. Educators and students from various parts of the country gathered at the University of Belize’s remote Calabash Caye field station to delve into the Ridge to Reef concept, emphasizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the pivotal role of mangroves in enhancing climate change resilience. …
HAPPY WORLD WATER DAY! Join WaterWays in celebrating WWD 2024 with a watershed scavenger hunt! Painted rocks will be placed in various locations within each watershed in the greater Chattanooga area. If found, return to the Gear Closet to claim an awesome prize! The rules are simple: Search locations & explore your watershed! If found, …
We took to the streams this past month to implement nature based solutions that combat streambank erosion. Our staff and UT Ag. Extension Professor Dr. Ludwig facilitated two streambank repair workshops, teaching participants about several DIY methods for streambank protection including live-staking and invasive species removal. The workshop was an amazing success with municipal employees …
Save Water, Drink Wine (and Beer!) is back, and we’re hoping you will join us Saturday, April 6th, from 5:30-8:30 at the Phillip Grymes Outdoor Center in Coolidge Park for an evening celebrating the stewardship of our local watersheds. We will be pouring global wines and local beers and enjoying food from local eateries! Learn …
We are thrilled to announce WaterWays’ inaugural Trash Masters event, taking place on Sunday, April 21st, and we’d love you to join us in this crucial effort. While this litter clean-up event is primarily aimed at bass anglers and boaters, anyone with access to a boat can participate. The tournament will be held at Chester …
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