The Tennessee River watershed is home to nearly 200 species of trees! 🌳 🌲 #EarthDay

16 people removed 1,419 pounds of trash from the Tennessee River and Joe Wheeler State Park at our Earth Month cleanup.

We removed more than 1,400 pounds of trash from Lake Wheeler of the Tennessee River. Happy Earth Month to those who drink water and love the environment and our water planet.

It's Opening Day at The Orion Amphitheater. Come see Tennessee Riverkeeper tonight at Rod Stewart and tomorrow at ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam.

Volunteers pull over 1,400 pounds of trash from Wheeler Lake in cleanup effort More than 1,400 pounds of trash were removed from Wheeler Lake during a Tennessee River cleanup effort

Volunteers pull over 1,400 pounds of trash from Wheeler Lake in Tennessee Riverkeeper cleanup effort
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Nashville's East Bank: From barges to football stadiums to the future Check out images of the Cumberland River's East Bank from it towboats and barges days to metal scraps to two football stadiums to future development.

Historic photos of the Cumberland River and Nashville's East Bank: From barges to football stadiums to the future www.tennessean.com/picture-gall...

An ocean scene with a sea turtle swimming amid coral and fish. Text reads: "From the filmmakers who brought you Turtle Odyssey, K2 Studios presents a giant screen 3D experience, The Coral Sea." Produced by Definition Studios.

World Water Day celebrates the importance of freshwater, but as our waterways are connected, we ensure we have a healthy ocean by having healthy streams and rivers, and that's good for everyone, including the many animals that call the sea home in Coral Sea 3D!

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4cowsrI

Tennessee Aquarium Seeking Public Support In National Contest

Tennessee Aquarium (@tnaquarium.bsky.social) Seeking Public Support In National Contest www.chattanoogan.com/2026/4/13/51...

Make a Difference at Joe Wheeler Park! Help Tennessee Riverkeeper restore the river's health. No experience needed, just passion for the environment. Let's make a difference together!

FOX HUNTSVILLE: Volunteers needed for Tennessee Riverkeeper cleanup at Joe Wheeler State Park on Sunday. The organization is seeking help as it cleans up the park as part of ongoing efforts to restore the health of the river. www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news...

Who's to blame for all this plastic? one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5742...

more info on our next river cleanup:

Next River Cleanup is Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 2PM to 5:30PM:

Cleanup soon! Stay tuned to our social media for all the details about this event and future cleanups. #plastic #environment #microplastics #cleanup #litter

Sampling for Microplastics — Microplastics Program Update – part 1 of 2 — Tennessee Riverkeeper In late 2018 Tennessee Riverkeeper (TRK) ramped up our involvement in the microplastics (mp) clamor. Plastic straws and single use were the hottest of topics in our circles. Earlier tha...

New Blog: Update on our microplastics program and sampling for microplastics by our scientist Barry Sulkin
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Earth Day Earth Day information and exhibitor application

More info on #Huntsville #EarthDay www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/...

Earth Day Earth Day information and exhibitor application

Parking at Hays may be limited. Additional parking is available at the Mark Russell Recreational Center, 429 Taylor Road. Huntsville Transit will shuttle attendees to and from the Mark Russell Center and the Hays Nature Preserve. Signs will mark shuttle pickup and drop-off locations.

Enjoy earth‑friendly exhibitors, interactive displays, Rise Raptor demonstrations, a petting zoo, vegetable plant giveaways (while supplies last), sno-cones, hot dogs, cotton candy and more.

APRIL 18: EARTH DAY AT HAYES NATURE PRESERVE
Join us for Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. It’s FREE fun for the whole family!

🛞 Toxic Tires 🛞 Tires are made with toxic, and sometimes secret, chemicals YouTube video by Tennessee Riverkeeper

Our new 30 second mini documentary on tire pollution in waterways has more than 11,700 views in 3 days. These informative videos are part of our education program: www.youtube.com/shorts/53sE9...

Tires are made with toxic, and sometimes secret, chemicals — #tires are often dumped into waterways, where they release microplastics and cause more harm to water and public health. #microplastics #publichealth #pollution #environment

Welcome new supporters on Bluesky. Together we are stronger than the polluters.

We're excited to partner with #JackJohnson and All At Once Foundation for another year. Here's a list to explore about 100 nonprofits they've supported including Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, and Mobile Baykeeper: allatonce.org/explore

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Next River Cleanup is Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 2PM to 5:30PM:

We had a productive call with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper today. They are one of our favorites out of hundreds of #Waterkeeper organizations around the world.

Our free monthly newsletter is a great way to learn more about toxins and your water. Sign up on our website or message us. tennesseeriver.org/newsletter

Toxic Tires Threaten Water Quality — Tennessee Riverkeeper Tires negatively impact water quality. They are frequently discarded in the environment by individuals or companies trying to avoid small tire disposal fees (usually around $5 per tire). Tires have to...

Tires are frequently discarded in the environment by individuals or companies trying to avoid small tire disposal fees (usually around $5 per tire). Tires have to be shredded at a special facility before going into a landfill, hence the disposal fee. tennesseeriver.org/blog/toxic-t...

“But young man, don’t you realize that there are miles of beach and struggling starfish all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!”

The young man listened politely. Then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it back into the sea, saving it. “It made a difference for that one!”

Our next River Cleanup is Sun. April 12. More info: www.facebook.com/events/19043...

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