WaterWays was delighted to celebrate the “Race for the Laurel Dace” in Spring City. This inaugural event was hosted by the Tennessee Aquarium and Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute. We commend Spring City and our friends at the aquarium for their commitment to restoration and conservation of this adorable fish species. We also got to meet …
With Chattanooga recently recognized as a National Park City, our local Volkswagen plant hosted its very own biodiversity day to highlight the city’s incredible natural features. As you walk into the conference center on Volkswagen’s campus, you are greeted by goats from Audubon Acres! Not only were they available for kids to pet, but their …
On April 12th, Ivy Academy’s annual fundraising event, “Running With Sasquatch,” took off with a roar—and even left Sasquatch Winded! We had an incredible time supporting Ivy Academy’s mission to promote environmental education and stewardship alongside our friends at North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy, Cumberland Trail State Park, Chattanooga Audubon, Lula Lake Land Trust, and …
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WaterWays recognizes community members, businesses who make a Big Splash 💦when it comes to protecting our water WaterWays’ mission of empowering people to take positive action in their local watersheds celebrated three champions who continually make a Big Splash in our community this past weekend at our nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser, Save Water Drink Wine! This year’s Big Splash Awards recognized …
A Festival with a Purpose Chattanooga is well known for our breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures. However, one event has brought together the best of both worlds—nature, and filmmaking—indoors during this chilly January. Last weekend, the Lookout Wild Film Festival offered the ideal escape for nature enthusiasts looking to get inspired. The Lookout …
The Tennessee River Rescue is back and bigger than ever! For more than 35 years, the residents of the Tennessee River Watershed have gathered along the Tennessee River and its tributary stream corridors to clear litter from our precious waterways. This year’s event is scheduled for October 5th at various locations throughout the region. In …
HAPPY WORLD WATER DAY! Join WaterWays in celebrating WWD 2024 with a watershed scavenger hunt! Painted rocks will be placed in various locations within each watershed in the greater Chattanooga area. If found, return to the Gear Closet to claim an awesome prize! The rules are simple: Search locations & explore your watershed! If found, …
Save Water, Drink Wine (and Beer!) is back, and we’re hoping you will join us Saturday, April 6th, from 5:30-8:30 at the Phillip Grymes Outdoor Center in Coolidge Park for an evening celebrating the stewardship of our local watersheds. We will be pouring global wines and local beers and enjoying food from local eateries! Learn …
We are thrilled to announce WaterWays’ inaugural Trash Masters event, taking place on Sunday, April 21st, and we’d love you to join us in this crucial effort. While this litter clean-up event is primarily aimed at bass anglers and boaters, anyone with access to a boat can participate. The tournament will be held at Chester …
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