Harpeth Conservancy

10/20/2026

Next Thursday, we will join The Water Center at TN Tech and TTU Water Professionals to screen Down the Duck!

This film chronicles John Guider’s unforgettable 270-mile journey down North America’s most biodiverse river!

You’re invited to join us and experience the journey through film, learn more about the Duck River from our panelists, and celebrate the incredible waterway we have here in our state!

- Thursday, October 29th from 6pm-8pm
- Stonecipher Lecture Hall, Room 113 @ TN Tech

Tickets are FREE but registration is required.

Http://weblink.donorperfect.com/dtdtntech

10/19/2026

Last Saturday, we teamed up with SPNA for a cleanup along Richland Creek, where volunteers pulled some interesting finds from the water. 👀

Kate Parrish, District 24 Beautification Commissioner, gives us a little show-and-tell of some of the things that definitely do not belong in our waterways!

A huge thank you to SPNA and all the volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to help keep Richland Creek cleaner and healthier.

Remember, our rivers and streams aren’t trash cans. Every piece of litter removed makes a difference! Come join us at one of our upcoming restoration projects this winter as we work to remove invasive species and continue to make this stretch of Richland Creek healthier and cleaner!

10/15/2026

Ever wonder what happens to Nashville's water after it goes down the drain or where all that rainwater goes after a storm?

Come see the urban water cycle in action!

Join Harpeth Conservancy and Metro Water Services for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Nashville's Whites Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and Stormwater Campus on Saturday, November 7th.

Plus, as a special treat, bring a bag lunch along, and we'll have a special learning session on the garden rooftop at the Stormwater Campus between the tours!

Part of Harpeth Conservancy's Water Cycle Education Series, this is a chance to go see the people, science, and infrastructure that work every day to keep our water clean.

Saturday, November 7th from 10 AM-2 PM
Registration required

Comment TOUR and we'll DM you the link to sign up!

10/15/2026

Governor Bill Lee’s Imagine a Day Without Water proclamation reminds us just how essential clean water and healthy rivers are to our communities and Tennessee’s economy. And 91% of Tennessee voters agree that protecting our land, water, and wildlife deserves continued state investment.

But the conversation shouldn’t end with one day of awareness.

As Tennessee looks toward its next governor, now is an opportunity to ask the candidates how they plan to address our state’s water needs, from protecting vital rivers and drinking water supplies to investing in infrastructure that supports growing communities.

Harpeth Conservancy has outlined three key priorities for Tennessee’s next governor: collaborative watershed planning, strategic water infrastructure investments, and efficient replacement of lead drinking water lines.
Let’s keep the conversation going.

Send a letter to Tennessee’s gubernatorial candidates asking them how they plan to protect Tennessee’s water resources for generations to come. Click the link below! It takes less than 2 minutes!

https://harpethconservancy.org/policyinaction/ #/8

10/08/2026

Harpeth Conservancy has been nominated for Velora’s Champions of Change, and your vote could help us receive a $10,000 donation to support our work protecting clean water and healthy rivers across Tennessee!

Voting takes less than a minute:

- Visit https://www.joinvelora.com/champions-of-change
- Scroll down to find Harpeth Conservancy ()
- Click the heart to vote
- Verify your email when prompted

And here’s the best part: you can vote once per verified email address, every calendar day. So vote today, come back tomorrow, and keep those hearts coming!

Then help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends, family, and fellow river lovers. 💙

One click a day could help bring $10,000 home for Tennessee’s rivers.

10/06/2026

Down the Duck is headed to Tennessee Tech!

On October 29, we’re joining our friends at The Water Center at TN Tech and Water Professionals at Tennessee Tech University for a special screening of Down the Duck, a documentary film from Nashville Public Television about John Guider's unforgettable 270-mile journey down North America’s most biodiverse river.

Join us at Tennessee Tech to experience the journey, learn more about the Duck, and celebrate the people working to protect Tennessee’s rivers and clean water.

📅 October 29 at 6pm
📍 Tennessee Tech University, Stonecipher Lecture Hall, Room 113

Comment DUCK to get a link to register for your FREE tickets!

10/05/2026

The MTSU Center for Energy and Sustainability, in partnership with MTSU Engage and the Department of Geosciences, will be hosting a screening of the documentary Down the Duck River on October 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center (LRC) Room 221. The Duck River is one of the most biologically diverse rivers in the country, but it also faces significant environmental challenges.

No registration! Just Show up!

The screening will be preceded by a reception where PBS Nashville, Harpeth Conservancy, the MTSU Department of Geosciences, and MTSU Stormwater will talk with attendees about their work related to the film and water conservation. We will also provide pizza and refreshments.

After the screening, MTSU students and faculty will talk about their research on the Duck River and answer audience questions.

We believe this event may interest individuals who care about conservation, water resources, environmental education, and community engagement.

Questions? Contact Kristen Hargis at [email protected]

10/01/2026

We're heading to the Richland Creek Greenway with our friends from Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association for a walking clean up, and we'd LOVE for you to come join us!

Every bottle, bag, and piece of trash we remove is one less piece that can make its way into our waterways. Grab a friend, bring your family or coworkers, or come on your own—we’ll provide all the supplies!

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 Meeting at the Lion's Head Trailhead behind Nashville State Community College (more details & exact parking info on site!)

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you there. 💚

Comment CLEANUP, and we’ll send you the registration link!

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09/29/2026

09/29/2026

Last week testing water samples! Look out for our final water quality report coming soon!