A Victory Against Pollution in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Jeremy Mattingly Jeremy Mattingly

A Victory Against Pollution in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

One of our most significant legal victories at Tennessee Riverkeeper was in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. This lovely town boasts scenic frontage along the beautiful Shoal Creek, but unfortunately, it allowed the creek to become an eyesore due to frequent sewage overflows that went unaddressed.

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HOW PLASTICS ARE POISONING US — WHY FIGHTING PLASTIC POLLUTION MATTERS
Jeremy Mattingly Jeremy Mattingly

HOW PLASTICS ARE POISONING US — WHY FIGHTING PLASTIC POLLUTION MATTERS

By David Whiteside — November 9, 2024

The use and production of single use plastics is increasing rapidly, especially since 2020.

Besides microplastics, there are other dangerous chemicals that we might ingest through plastic including phthalates and bisphenols. We know humans are ingesting microplastics and plastic chemicals at an alarming rate, but we are still only learning and realizing the harm that this does to our bodies.

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ENDANGERED BATS IN THE CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE RIVER WATERSHEDS
Jeremy Mattingly Jeremy Mattingly

ENDANGERED BATS IN THE CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE RIVER WATERSHEDS

The Cumberland and Tennessee River Watersheds are among the most abundantly biodiverse regions in the Western Hemisphere. All of these different animals and plants mean we have a lot more endangered species than most places.

We have four species of endangered bats. Some of these species of bats fly across the country to our area to hibernate in caves for the winter. Our region has a lot of karst topography, or limestone, which creates a lot of caves!

https://tennesseeriver.org/blog/cbp45of56m52sjzhaf0lb59he57hf2

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Cahaba Brewing's River Haze to Support Tennessee Riverkeeper!
Mark Martin Mark Martin

Cahaba Brewing's River Haze to Support Tennessee Riverkeeper!

Cahaba Brewing Company's tagline is “Passion like a river flows”. It only makes sense for them to brew a beer that tastes delicious and refreshing on a hot summer day on the river.  And even better - supports a cause Cahaba Brewing is passionate about - protecting our rivers! 💧🛶💙

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Come see us at Patagonia in the gulch, Nashville
Jeremy Mattingly Jeremy Mattingly

Come see us at Patagonia in the gulch, Nashville

Call to Action

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Patagonia Store, The Gulch, Nashville

Address: 601 Overton St, Nashville, TN 37203

Join us for an inspiring evening at the Nashville Patagonia dedicated to raising funds for cleaner water in Nashville, Lebanon, Chapel Hill, Ashland City, Bells Bend, and beyond. The event will feature a compelling presentation by Barry Sulkin from Tennessee Riverkeeper, shedding light on the crucial work they do to protect and preserve the waterways of the Greater Nashville Area.

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Study Finds Microplastics In the Brain
Annah Kelley Annah Kelley

Study Finds Microplastics In the Brain

Eliseo Castillo, an associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the University of New Mexico School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine explores the implications of already-present microplastics in our bodies.

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A bill to end protections for Tennessee wetlands draws pushback
Annah Kelley Annah Kelley

A bill to end protections for Tennessee wetlands draws pushback

Tennessee state lawmakers are considering a rollback of protections for nearly half a million acres of wetlands in Tennessee, a proposal that is raising concerns over its potential to worsen flooding, deplete and degrade drinking water and impact hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation.

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Autumn 2023 Newsletter
Annah Kelley Annah Kelley

Autumn 2023 Newsletter

This legal docket is among the most active of any Waterkeeper organization in the United States.

You make this powerful environmental defense possible!

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Tennessee Riverkeeper’s 14th Anniversary
Annah Kelley Annah Kelley

Tennessee Riverkeeper’s 14th Anniversary

Fourteen years ago, Tennessee Riverkeeper was founded to ensure the future of the vibrant communities that depend on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers and their tributaries.

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Groups Ask EPA To Include PFAS Chemicals In Superfund Law
Annah Kelley Annah Kelley

Groups Ask EPA To Include PFAS Chemicals In Superfund Law

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gets closer to formally regulating two well-known PFAS chemicals in drinking water – PFOA and PFOS – the agency has just finished taking comments on regulating seven additional PFAS chemicals, with an eye toward establishing Superfund cleanup sites where the chemicals are found.

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TENNESSEE RIVERKEEPER SUES DEVELOPER SKY NASHVILLE FOR WATER POLLUTION FROM CONSTRUCTION
Annah Kelley Annah Kelley

TENNESSEE RIVERKEEPER SUES DEVELOPER SKY NASHVILLE FOR WATER POLLUTION FROM CONSTRUCTION

Tennessee Riverkeeper filed suit in federal court against the owner and operator of Sky Nashville, a large development located on a steep hill overlooking the city from the west at the junction of I-40 and I-440, north of Charlotte Avenue. The construction site, and pond of muddy water regularly flooding Delaware Avenue can be seen adjacent to the east bound lanes of the interstate.

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