Ensuring a bright future for Nashville's Waterways
Who we are
Through educational opportunities, outreach events, public awareness, these five Middle Tennessee non-profits work to enhance the overall health of our water.
Cumberland River Compact
The Cumberland River Compact’s mission is to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education, collaboration, and action.
- 2 Victory Avenue Suite 500 Nashville, TN 37213
- (615) 837-1151
- cumberlandrivercompact.org
Harpeth Conservancy
Since 1999, the Harpeth Conservancy’s mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee. We employ scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote and support broad community stewardship and action.
- 215 Jamestown Pk Brentwood, TN 37027
- (615) 790-9767
- harpethconservancy.org
The Nature Conservancy
Our mission is to conserve the land and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.
Richland Creek Watershed Alliance
The Richland Creek Watershed Alliance’s mission is to educate, advocate and participate in activities and scientific research that improve, protect and enhance the sustainability of the Richland Creek watershed.
- P.O Box 92016 Nashville, TN 37209
- richlandcreek.org
Tennessee Environmental Council
Tennessee Environmental Council’s mission is to educate and advocate for the conservation and improvement of Tennessee’s environment, communities, and public health since 1970.
- 1 Vantage Way, Suite E-250, Nashville, Tennessee 37228
- (615) 248-6500
- tectn.org

Why did we form Nashville Waterways Consortium?
With 250 miles of Nashville’s waterways already in need of repair, the area’s continued rate of growth threatens to place unimaginable demands on our natural water resources, unless we do something today.
- Greater risk of pollutants in our streams
- More pavement and increased risk of flooding
- Larger population demanding more clean water