REGISTER HERE: https://cumberlandrivercompact.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/287883e5-d7cf-4916-8d31-8a420d9ecd27
Join the Cumberland River Compact and Metro Water Services for a large cleanup of Sevenmile Creek to celebrate Stormwater Awareness Week! This will be a great opportunity to learn about local stormwater protection initiatives and meet some folks who make them happen.
Sevenmile Creek flows through a highly developed area in South Nashville, where houses, commercial properties, and the interstate hug the stream at every mile. The stream is impaired by nutrient and sediment overload, E.coli, low oxygen levels, and litter. Volunteers will work in and around the creek to remove as much trash as possible, ranging from bottles and bags to bikes and tires. At February’s cleanup, we removed over 2,600 pounds of litter from this creek!
What to Bring & Wear:
- Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and boots are recommended. You will get wet, so dress prepared!
- A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.
What We Provide:
- Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.
- A brief educational talk about water conservation in Nashville!
Volunteer Requirements:
- Registration on VolunteerHub is required to participate.
- Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for anyone under 18. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
- If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please bring necessary documentation from your school or organization for one of our staff members to sign at the end of the event.
Contact: For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.
This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding from Metro Water Services and Metro Nashville, and their dedication to ensuring the Cumberland River and its tributaries are clean. Don’t forget – that’s where 3 million people get their drinking water!
- Looking to volunteer with a group? Please contact Anna at volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org to be plugged into this volunteer event or another, depending on availability. Curated, private volunteer events are currently available to event sponsors.
- Interested in hosting your own independent cleanups? Reach out to Adopt-a-Stream@cumberlandrivercompact.org to inquire about adopting a stream section in Nashville!
REGISTER HERE: https://cumberlandrivercompact.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/287883e5-d7cf-4916-8d31-8a420d9ecd27
