So, what can you do to help? As I mentioned in the infographic, there are a lot of small habits you can implement in your daily life that can make a huge difference! Avoiding single-use plastics, picking up discarded litter, and being careful of how you dispose of chemicals can all be ways you help the Tennessee River. If you want to learn more about what you can do, check out the links below!
This is an awesome guide from the Tennesee Aqaurium about small ways to do your part to help the environment!
If you want to help more directly, look for river cleanups!
Tennessee River Rescue is a volunteer organization that hosts an annual river clean-up on the first Saturday of October, making 2024 their 36th year doing it!
Check out some upcoming cleanups!
Here's some other conservation initiatives from Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful!