Our Projects

Tennessee Riverkeeper investigates illegal pollution in the Cumberland and Tennessee River watersheds. The nonprofit organization works with scientists, attorneys, and other experts to educate the public and enforce environmental laws.  Read about our work below for more details on how we defend and advocate for clean water.

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Tennessee Riverkeeper is dependent on donations to fund our work. The more members that Riverkeeper has, the stronger we are in protecting your river and creeks. 

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COMBATING CARCINOGENS AND OTHER TOXINS

The Tennessee Riverkeeper intends to sue chemical manufacturer 3M Company, the city of Decatur and others over what it called “an imminent and substantial endangerment to health and the environment”

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