Hatchie River Conservancy

06/10/2026

Sign up below to join our 3rd Saturday paddle from Big Hill Pond State Park to Highway 57 along the new land set aside for WMA land. This float is in partnership with TennGreen and is a make-up float from April. TennGreen has also graciously subsidized the float cost so join us for this low-cost 3rd Saturday float!

3rd Saturday Kayak Paddle with Hatchie River Conservancy Date: April 18th, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: Big Hill Pond to Hwy 57 Hosted by: Hatchie River Conservancy (HRC) in partnership with TennGreen Land Conservancy Event Coordinator: Bret Hart Contact us at (901) 301-2809 or hatchieriver...

06/07/2026

Did you know the Hatchie River is the longest free-flowing tributary of the lower Mississippi River? AND it harbors the largest forested floodplain remaining in Tennessee? AND it’s the only river in the state that is designated as a State Scenic River in its entirety?? Who knew? https://www.hatchieriver.org/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com -being

Hatchie River Conservancy works to conserve and sustain the Hatchie River

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Tennessee contains more than 780,000 acres of wetlands, many of which lie within the western part of our state. Bottomland hardwoods, primarily found in West Tennessee, are the most widespread wetland system here and are described as “river swamps,” as they’re found along rivers and streams, including the Mississippi River. These forested wetlands serve as important habitat for birds, especially ducks, and for many other water-loving animals and plants.

The bottomland hardwoods along the Mississippi River are known for their ability to absorb nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphorus) from adjacent agricultural practices as well as reduce sediment entering the river. These hardwoods are also the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, a larger corridor used by more than forty percent of North America’s waterfowl and sixty percent of all bird species migrating through the United States.

TennGreen Land Conservancy recognizes the importance of Tennessee’s wetlands and protects them through conservation easements, land acquisitions, and restoration projects. In recent years, TennGreen and partners have protected thousands of acres of wetlands across the state, many of which are directly connected to the Wolf River, Hatchie River, and Mississippi River ecosystems.

Learn more about our work in Tennessee: https://heyor.ca/emB8IU

05/31/2026

The mission of the Hatchie River Conservancy is to conserve and sustain the natural integrity and the scenic beauty of the Hatchie State Scenic River and its watershed. Join us!! https://rebrand.ly/mrao9ur
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05/31/2026

Hatchie River Fishing held a successful and fantastic tournament this weekend. We are all pulling together to make sure the Hatchie can support this many fish and this much fun for many generations yet to come!

05/29/2026

Please consider taking this brief survey regarding the state Blueways initiative.
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Your voice matters. We’re building Recreation Plans for every BluewaysTN river, and your insight will guide the work. This quick survey (2-3 minutes) helps you get involved and helps us understand what matters most to you—conservation, safety, better access or other priorities. Your input will g...

05/26/2026

"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise." Aldo Leopold

Our goal is to protect and preserve the ecological integrity and scenic beauty of the Hatchie River and its watershed. We appreciate your support. Please visit our website: wwwhatchieriver.org to learn more about our mission and consider making a donation.