https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj9lmeU_zS4 Our founder and director Mary Beth Sutton was recently nominated for the Pay it Forward recognition by News Channel 9. This shoutout showcases WaterWays annual Bonnaroo cleanup, where leftover gear and goods are collected and resold to support the non-profit’s restoration projects. By bringing awareness to the importance of cleanup, the Bonnaroo effort reminds …
On a chilly February evening, participants gathered around education stations set up by our very own Outreach & Education Specialist, Peri Anne Edwards. Simulating our stewardship activities geared towards our elementary students, these grown-ups stepped up and out of their comfort zone to try them out! Activities included identifying preserved specimens, determining water quality …
Featured in Feb. Newsletter. Written by Peri Anne Edwards The bird obsession continues into February! This month we are featuring the American Coot. Now is the perfect time to go out and search for this duck look-alike. It’s actually a species of rail! We have a few summer residents but we have thousands of …
A Festival with a Purpose Chattanooga is well known for our breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures. However, one event has brought together the best of both worlds—nature, and filmmaking—indoors during this chilly January. Last weekend, the Lookout Wild Film Festival offered the ideal escape for nature enthusiasts looking to get inspired. The Lookout …
Starting off strong with a packed room in January, Helaina Gomez captivated the audience with her lecture on the Laurel Dace, a critically endangered species. As Watershed Coordinator for the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, Gomez has invested considerable research into this native inhabitant of our local streams, specifically the headwater mountain streams of Walden’s Ridge. …
Save Water, Drink Wine (and Beer!) is back, and we’re hoping you will join us Saturday, March 25th, from 5:30-8:30 at Crabtree Farms for an evening celebrating stewardship of our local watersheds. We will be pouring global wines and local beers while enjoying food from local eateries! Learn about local watersheds and meet the people …
Please join us for a FREE stream bank repair workshop on February 24th or 25th! Sign up here! Join experts Dr. Andrea Ludwig, Associate professor of Ecological Engineering, and Mary Beth Sutton, Executive Director WaterWays, for a FREE DIY stream bank repair workshop with invasive species and removal. Join us to find nature-based solutions to …
It takes us all to protect our waters Caribbean SEA is now WaterWays Caribbean – Join us for our Rebranding Week Celebration! Saturday, June 4: Young Professional – Trivia NightLocation: St. Lucia Yacht ClubTime: 5:00pm – 9:00pmEntry is FREE and PRIZES will be given out! Come and learn more about the Young Professional group and PARTY! …
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