Duck River Watershed Society

06/05/2026

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded a grant from The Lillian Ashley Fund at Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee!

This support fuels our mission to increase education and sustainability in America's most diverse river---the Duck River and helps us make a meaningful difference in Coffee County.

05/13/2026

What a great Duck River Watershed Society Education Day event; our first. Almost 200 sixth graders from the Coffee County Middle School joined the DRWS for a day of hands on ecology and science at the Old Stone Fort State Park on Tuesday, May 12th.

Many thanks to the Old Stone Fort State Park team, led by Marlie Gibbs, for hosting this event, the Coffee County Middle School, The Tennessee Duck River Agency, and the DRWS Board Team.

Great appreciation to our funders: The Lillian Ashley Fund, The Maddox Fund and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival for support of this effort.

Check out the wonderful report by Sam Chimenti from Channel 2 News:

Hundreds of Coffee County middle school students gathered along the Duck River Tuesday for an “education day.”

05/09/2026

The final joint statement from the Duck River Watershed Grassroots Coalition regarding the Governor’s signing of HB1510 / SB1590 and the expansion of Scenic River protections within the Duck River Watershed. Thank you to the Harpeth Conservancy for being the tip of the spear.

Thank you Kevin Vann, DRWS Chair, for your wonderful and thoughtful comment.

03/10/2026

Protect Tennessee Scenic Rivers!

Check out this important information about the Duck River and HB 1510 and how you can make a difference! Thank you Harpeth Conservancy for your education and advocacy.

Legislative Focus Conservation Day on the Hill Find My Legislator TN General Assembly Our Legislative Focus At Harpeth Conservancy, we believe that strong, science-based policies are essential to protecting Tennessee’s […]

03/05/2026

2026 Spring Clean-up Canceled due to Servere Weather!

Out of an abundance of caution for our volunteers, board members, partners, and vendors, it is with a heavy heart that we must cancel the 2026 Spring Clean-Up event.

Weather forecasts indicate a severe storm system moving through Middle Tennessee this weekend, bringing the potential for dangerous conditions on both Saturday and Sunday. The safety of our volunteers and community is always our highest priority, and after careful consideration we believe canceling the event is the most responsible decision.

03/02/2026

5 Days until the DRWS Spring Clean-up...

Free Registration:

Join the Duck River Watershed Society as we hold our fourth Spring Clean-up event. The 2026 event will be held our original venue; Firelake Boat Launch area. Please volunteer to help keep the Duck River Watershed a clean, healthy and sustainable resource for all to use and benefit from.

02/20/2026

Join the Duck River Watershed Society as we hold our fourth Spring Clean-up event. The 2026 event will be held our original venue; Firelake Boat Launch area. Please volunteer to help keep the Duck River Watershed a clean, healthy and sustainable resource for all to use and benefit from.

02/20/2026

DRWS-Spring Clean-up; Saturday, March 7th. ,12-3p.m.
-Firelake Boat Area, Manchester, TN

Two Weeks to Register!

Free Registration at:

Join the Duck River Watershed Society as we hold our fourth Spring Clean-up event. The 2026 event will be held our original venue; Firelake Boat Launch area. Please volunteer to help keep the Duck River Watershed a clean, healthy and sustainable resource for all to use and benefit from.

02/15/2026

Many thanks to Jon Gray of PeaHead Productions for letting us visit him on the Just Plain Living Show on February 10th to talk about the Duck River Watershed Society's 2026 Spring Clean-up event on March 7th.

Register for the 2026 Spring Clean-up event here: https://drwsspringcleanup.swell.gives/

Check out the show below---

01/26/2026

DRWS 2026 Spring Clean-up, March 7, 2026

Registration information...

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