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.
SINCE 2004...
WaterWays has empowered communities to protect and restore local watersheds in the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Our mission is to lead community action to restore waterways and protect the local ecosystems on which we all depend. We envision a future where every child knows the beauty of their natural surroundings, every community takes part in stewardship, and every waterway thrives.
2025 IMPACT
2
THOUSAND
Students participated in in-person outdoor environmental science programming.
77
THOUSAND
Pounds of litter collected during the Tennessee River Rescue & other programs.
3.2
MILLION
Gallons of stormwater retained through our RainSmart Yards Stormwater program!
Want to see the impact? Check out our Annual Newsletter and Impact reports or visit THE LATEST page to see what WaterWays is all about!
Summer Celebration
Students from the city’s Boys & Girls Clubs were able to visit the beautiful Booker T. Washington State Park to
Laurel Dace Day
WaterWays was delighted to celebrate the “Race for the Laurel Dace” in Spring City. This inaugural event was hosted by
Neighborhood Environmental College: 5/14/2025
The second Neighborhood Environmental College meeting took place at the South Chattanooga Community Center, featuring four speakers on the topic
Make a Difference for Watershed Health
Every drop matters! The time, resources, and financial support you all contribute is essential to our work. We hope you will join us in the coming years as we educate, conserve, and make a difference in our waterways.
