Watershed Health is Vital
From the Caribbean Basin to the Southeastern US, WaterWays empowers people like you to take positive action in their local watersheds.
Through thoughtful collaborations with engineers, landscape architects, and local stakeholders, WaterWays coordinates and implements restoration projects in the areas where they’re most needed.
Watershed Restoration and Education Programs in the Southeastern US
WaterWays is a Chattanooga, Tennessee based non-profit organization focused on watershed health and restoration. In addition to our local restoration projects and educational programs we offer programs like Adopt-A-Waterway and RainSmart Yards to empower people to take positive action in their community.
2024 IMPACT
4
THOUSAND
Students participated in in-person outdoor environmental science programming.
52
THOUSAND
Pounds of litter collected during the Tennessee River Rescue & other programs.
3.1
MILLION
Gallons of stormwater retained through our RainSmart Yards Stormwater program!
SINCE 2004...
WaterWays has empowered communities to protect and restore local watersheds in the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Our mission is to connect urban youth with their local watersheds, promote sustainable practices, and empower citizens to protect our waterways. We envision a future where every child knows the beauty of their natural surroundings, every community takes part in stewardship, and every waterway thrives.
Local News Shoutout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj9lmeU_zS4 Our founder and director Mary Beth Sutton was recently nominated for the Pay it Forward recognition by News Channel
February Creature Feature
Featured in Feb. Newsletter. Written by Peri Anne Edwards The bird obsession continues into February! This month we are
Lookout Wild Film Festival 2025
A Festival with a Purpose Chattanooga is well known for our breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures. However, one event
Watershed Restoration and Education Programs in the Caribbean
Since programming began in 2004 in Ciceron, St. Lucia as the Caribbean Student Environmental Alliance (CaribbeanSEA), our organization has evolved from a small student environmental group to an international organization focused on watershed health and restoration. We do work in areas such as St. Lucia, Belize, Dominica, and the Dominican Republic.
- Adopt-A-River
- Kids 4 Clean Water Camp
