Blog & Resources

Why We Need Trees More Than Ever.

March 25, 2020March 26, 2020 | Community

If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely been stuck in your home for over a week now, you’re attempting to work if you are fortunate to still be employed, or you are doing your best to ride out this difficult and trying situation. WE ARE WITH YOU! While we’re relying on the internet to stay […]

Your Guide to a Zero-Waste Event in The River Center

February 17, 2020 | Community

Implementing green practices at your next event is easier than you think. Recycling, composting, and simple reusable decor are just a few ways to lower your impact on the environment. With Nashville becoming a more sustainable city alternative options are more accessible than ever. Find the Perfect Green Event Space Find a venue that […]

Harpeth Hall Winterim Prepares Students for Environmental Stewardship

February 5, 2020 | Education

The Cumberland River Compact provides unique experiences to meet people where they are in their journey of environmental knowledge so they can take active roles in their schools, homes, and communities. We do this through events like our summer Waterfest that connects environmental learning and summer fun, our River Talks series that connects our community […]

Life in the Balance // Biodiversity in the Cumberland River Basin

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 | Biodiversity

Guest post by Jed Grubbs In October, some colleagues and I found ourselves in Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area in Fentress County, Tennessee. Pogue Creek is a headwater stream that carves a dramatic descent down the Cumberland Escarpment from the Appalachian Mountains. Eventually, the water here finds its way to the Cumberland River. Most […]

Our Water. Our Future.

December 4, 2019January 6, 2020 | Community

Meet the Cumberland River Compact. Our mission is to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. We are 60% water The human body is 60% water. Babies are born at about 75% water. For anyone that lives in the 18,000 square mile reaches of the Cumberland River Basin, you ARE […]

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Resources

Educational Resources
Life Support Curriculum
Rain Gardens Manual
Root Nashville Campaign Overview
TN H2O Report
River Friendly Farms brochure

Lesson Plans to Help Teach About Rain Garden (Grades 4-12)
A Rain Garden Year
Rain Garden Maintenance
Infiltration Test
Conjunction Function
Bimodial Botany Bouquet
Rain Garden Benefits

Project Maps
Nashville Rain garden map

Map of current stream adoptions
Live tracking of stewardship events

Cumberland River Basin 101
Part 1: From Harlan To Celina
Part 2: From Celina To Carthage
Part 3: From Carthage To Ashland City
Part 4: From Ashland City To Smithland

Glossery of Watershed Terms
Cordell Hull
Harpeth Watershed
Lower Cumberland Map
Middle Cumberland Map
Obey River
Old Hickory
Red River
Rockcastle
Upper Cumberland Watershed
NatureServe species data for the basin (including rare and endangered species)

Looking for more to explore? Use these resources:

Federal
US Forest Service Park Locator
National Park Service Park Locator
Location & Opportunity Locator—Recreation.gov
S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville Camping Locator
Daniel Boone National Forest Camping Locator
EPA – Surf Your Watershed

Tennessee
2018 TN List of Impaired Waters
TDEC – Division of Water Resources
TDEC – Water Quality Reports and Publications
Tennessee State Parks Camping Locator
Tennessee State Park Locator
Tennessee Vacation Must See Spots
Interesting Landforms in Tennessee
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Fish Attractor Map
Tennessee State Parks Fishing Locator
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Bank Fishing Locator
Tennessee 12 Month Fishing Calendar
Nashville Area Trails
Tennessee State Park Locator—Boating Locations
Tennessee Valley Water Trails
Birding in Tennessee
Birding in Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee’s Watchable Wildlife Locations
Tennessee Wildlife Hiking Trails

Kentucky
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources Locator
Kentucky State Park Locator
Kentucky Nature Preserve Locator
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources Water Body Locator
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources Public Land Locator
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources Smallmouth Streams
Kentucky’s Trout Streams
Kentucky State Park Fishing Locator
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources Fish Attractor Map
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources Boating Access Locator
Kentucky State Park Boating Locator
Kentucky Birding Hotspots
KDOW – Nonpoint Source Pollution