The journey from biodiverse forest to “moonscape” and back again at the headwaters of the Cumberland River. THE DEVASTATED LANDS OF COAL COUNTRY The headwaters of the Cumberland River begin […]
The Cumberland River Compact hosted our inaugural Nashville Youth Climate Leadership Retreat in late July 2023. Six young leaders from Nashville spent the day learning and growing their leadership skills […]
Students across Nashville spent the spring creating a more climate-resilient future in their schools and communities. With support from Nashville Soccer Club, the Cumberland River Compact mentored over 20 Nashville […]
By: Mekayle Houghton Since 1997, the Cumberland River Compact has been at the forefront of water conservation efforts in our region. Our organization’s board of directors recently made an exciting […]
The Cumberland River Compact is proud to be a partner in Metro Nashville Public Schools’ STEAM Expeditions program! The program exposes students to enrichment opportunities that support student academic, social, […]
Tennessee State University Wetland: An Urban Oasis in the Heart of Nashville (with Dr. Bill Sutton and Dr. Tom Byl TSU) SUBSCRIBE TO RIVER TALKS ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, OR GOOGLE […]
by Caroline Hutchins Is a stream on your property eroding into itself, especially after large rain events? Maybe the stream is getting wider and its banks steeper? Have you noticed […]
SUBSCRIBE TO RIVER TALKS ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, OR GOOGLE Summary: All across Nashville neighborhoods, new trees are popping up. As Spring approaches buds, flowers, and blossoms are visible on these new […]
by Catherine Price On Saturday, March 4th, 2023, teens from across Davidson County gathered for the Nashville Youth Climate Summit, a full-day of learning and engagement for climate action in […]
By Joe Chapman *Update: We have reached our current capacity for No Mow Month sign ups – over 200 lawns are letting it their grass grow across Nashville! Due to […]
