Even before Nashville experienced the devastating 2010 flood, the city had begun taking steps to ensure the safety of its citizens through home buyouts. With the tragic loss of life and property caused by the 2010 record rainfall event, the program was expanded using FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), TEMA (Tennessee Emergency Management Agency), and […]
This post is a transcription of the Water as a Human Right: History of Water in Tennessee episode in our River Talks podcast. Catherine Price: Welcome to the Cumberland River Compact’s River Talks podcast. Our podcast explores topics related to the health, enjoyment, and protection of the Cumberland River basin’s, water, people, and special […]
This post is a transcription of the Water as a Human Right: The Water System episode in our River Talks podcast. Catherine Price Welcome to the Cumberland River Compact’s River Talks podcast. Our podcast explores topics related to the health, enjoyment, and protection of the Cumberland River basin’s, water, people, and special places. In […]
This post is a transcription of the Water as a Human Right: Challenges to our Water episode in our River Talks podcast. Catherine Price Welcome to the Cumberland River Compact’s River Talks podcast. Our podcast explores topics related to the health, enjoyment, and protection of the Cumberland River basin’s, water, people, and special places. In […]
This post is a transcription of the Water as a Human Right: Time to Thrive episode in our River Talks podcast. Catherine Price Welcome to the Cumberland River Compact’s River Talks podcast. Our podcast explores topics related to the health, enjoyment, and protection of the Cumberland River basin’s, water, people, and special places. In this […]
The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and the green spaces around us are beginning to bloom. Many schools are out this week for spring break, so we thought we’d put together a week full of activities that will be fun for the whole family. Each day has a theme complete with […]
Climate change is one of the most pressing problems the global community is facing and it is already affecting us here in Nashville. Young people didn’t cause this problem but they are just as vulnerable to the consequences and are becoming some of the most vocal advocates for change. At the Nashville Youth Climate […]
Who doesn’t love a day dedicated to love! No matter your relationship status — we can all love on the planet a little more this year and find environmentally friendly ways to show those closest to us that we care. How does Valentine’s Day impact the environment? Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Day Things […]
Water is ever-changing. And as it changes, so too does it shape and change its environment, our environment. When it comes to understanding the water quality of the Cumberland River basin, there are many factors to consider; from known activities impacting water quality, all the way down to the presence of tiny “bugs” that indicate […]
It’s been a hard year: tornado, derecho, pandemic. Yet in the midst of the many and varied losses, trees became a symbol of hope more than ever — a sign of brighter days ahead. Business as Usual 2020 for the Cumberland River Compact began as usual, with trees. During the colder months, the Compact staff […]
