Fertilizers and their Environmental Impact
December 11, 2019
By Brian Conner Healthy, green grass is a sign of a homeowner’s labor of love, and when it comes to your yard, you want it
Programs
Be River Responsible
The Harpeth River State Park has over 500,000 visitors each year, many of whom are unfamiliar with river etiquette, safety, and stewardship.
What we do
Harpeth Conservancy, along with state and local partners, leads efforts to organize river clean-ups and educate individuals on responsible, safe, and respectful use of our State Scenic Harpeth River.
Areas of Focus
River cleanups
Since 2017, Harpeth Conservancy, along with partners, has distributed over 500 biodegradable litter bags and hosted 5+ river clean-ups each year along the Harpeth River to remove trash.
Education & awareness
Harpeth Conservancy helps educate individuals and households about reducing their impact on rivers and water quality as well as enhance wildlife habitat.
How to get involved:
- Pick up litter bags at your local outfitters before you head out on the river and clean-up after yourself.
- Volunteer for an organized river clean-up event or host your own! Clean-up events can be walking or floating in a canoe!
How to get involved:
- Follow our Be River Responsible guidelines and spread awareness.
- Email us if you’re interested in installing a Be River Responsible sign on your property.
- “Lock your Load” – Help prevent trash from flying off the back of your pickup or vehicle by using proper tiedowns.
- Use more recyclable “to-go” containers, compostable napkins, etc. and reduce straw usage.
- Test your soil and practice smart fertilization to limit nutrient pollution in our waterways.
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American Rivers Names Harpeth River One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2015
April 7, 2018
Contact: Dorie Bolze, Harpeth River Watershed Association, (615) 479-0181Erin McCombs, American Rivers, (828) 649-7887 4/7/2015 Washington, D.C.- American Rivers named the Harpeth River among America’s
Harpeth Conservancy Helps Volunteers to Plant over 350 Trees in Kingston Springs, TN
February 26, 2018
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The Harpeth River Watershed Association Puts Citizenship and Service in Action
January 14, 2016
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