Little River Watershed Association

10/09/2026

Aquatic connectivity is a topic in water quality and watershed conservation that has been gaining more traction in recent years. Swipe to learn more about it and what we at LRWA are doing to help!

10/06/2026

Don't forget to register! We'll see you on the course!

The Little River Run 5K is a fun time for everyone! 😁 Grab your family and friends and join us for a competitive run, casual jog, or chill walk on our certified course starting at the Townsend Abbey on November 21st. 🏃‍♂️

Better yet, all proceeds benefit Keep Blount Beautiful and Little River Watershed Association! Register on RunSignUp.com

10/03/2026

The TN River Rescue Cleanup @ Peery’s Mill has been postponed to next weekend, October 10th.

09/30/2026

Are you registered to vote? 🗳️
If not, you have 5 days to change that to be able to vote this November. We have local, state, and federal seats up for election that represent our watershed. Let your voice be heard, make sure you’re registered to vote.

Information and local election resources can be found on our website at littleriverwatershed.org/local-election-resources or at the link in our bio!

09/28/2026

Join us and Keep Blount Beautiful at the Townsend Abbey on November 21st for the 8th annual Little River Run 5k! Come run in the beautiful foothills of the great Smoky Mountains and support the continued conservation of the area.
Register on runsign-up.com, the link is in our bio!

09/23/2026

Join us to participate in WaterWays 37th Annual Tennessee River Rescue on October 3rd. We’ll be at Peery’s Mill from 10am to 1pm, be sure to stop in and help us pick up some trash! Register at the link in bio for a free T-shirt

09/23/2026

Introducing our final LRWA Fall 2026 addition: Reese Johnson🙌

Originally joining us to assist with Stream School this summer, Reese Johnson is also assisting us with our aquatic barrier surveys as an Aquatic Connectivity Intern

Reese is a recent graduate from Maryville College with a Bachelors in Environmental Studies. He is looking forward to using the skills that he gathered in school to assist LRWA in the collection of data with the interest of understanding and protecting the beautiful ecosystems within our own backyard.

09/23/2026

Our team just keeps growing🤩

Introducing one of our Fall 2026 Aquatic Connectivity Interns: Grace Rector

Grace will be helping us in the field collect data on aquatic barriers in the Little River Watershed.

Originally from New Berlin, Illinois, Grace Rector is currently a senior at Maryville College. While pursuing a degree in Biology with a minor in Environmental Science she also spends time on campus as a Mountain Challenge Fellow, an Ecology Teaching Assistant, a TRIO Biology Tutor, and is on the Poms team. Throughout her undergrad, she has pursued internships in the agricultural and engineering realms and plans to pursue a career as a biologist for an engineering firm post graduation in December 2026. She is very excited to be working as a LRWA intern and can’t wait to learn from the experience! In her free time Grace enjoys spending time in the Smokies, kayaking, hiking, scuba diving, crafting, and spending time with friends and family!

09/23/2026

Some shots of our aquatic connectivity team in action 🤩 Look out culverts of the Little River and its tributaries, you’re going to get measured.