WaterWays Annual Fundraiser Supporting and Celebrating Local Watersheds Friday, March 28, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Greenway Farms, 5051 Gann Store Road Hixson, TN 37343 Join us streamside at Greenway Farms for an evening of celebration and appreciation of our local watersheds. This event, brought to you by the Chattanooga nonprofit WaterWays, highlights the …
What happens when over a thousand individuals rally behind a common cause? Magic, that’s what. Picture this: the 36th Annual Tennessee River Rescue, this past October 5th. A thousand hearts and hands, spread across six counties in three states, all within the Tennessee River Watershed. Their mission? To reclaim the pristine beauty of the Tennessee …
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 …
Chattanooga: Stronger Together host Barbara Marter sits down with WaterWays executive director Mary Beth Sutton to chat about the non-profit’s effort in making Chattanooga residents more environmentally conscious. By connecting with both elementary students and informed adults, WaterWays projects are accessbile for learning – as we know the best start to care for our watersheds …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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