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Environmental nonprofit, defending water supply for 6.3 million Southerners. www.TennesseeRiver.org
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Ernest, a Nashville-born country musician, drops his album, DEEP BLUE, on May 1. 🌎💙 Ernest is donating some of his merch sales to TN Riverkeeper's work removing plastics & trash from waterways before they flow to deeper water, creating microplastics.
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Deep Blue Puff Print Hoodie
Please note: orders containing this item will ship by May 8th. A portion of proceeds benefit Tennessee Riverkeeper. Heavyweight, premium hoodie Boxy fit with drop shoulder Garment-dyed cotton/poly ble...
https://shop.ernestofficial.com/products/deep-blue-hoodie
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Huntsville Utilities sues 3M, other companies over contamination of drinking water
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Huntsville Utilities sues 3M, other companies over contamination of drinking water
The utility company names major chemical companies, including 3M, DuPont, Chemours, BASF, and Daikin, along with several industrial operators in North Alabama.
https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/huntsville-utilities-sues-3m-other-companies-over-contamination-of-drinking-water/
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Happy Sunday, Y'all!
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Huntsville Utilities sues chemical companies over PFAs contamination, says water still safe to drink -- Utility says water remains safe to drink despite lawsuit claiming Tennessee River contaminated with “forever chemicals”
www.waff.com/2026/05/15/h...
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Huntsville Utilities sues chemical companies over PFAs contamination, says water still safe to drink
Man-made chemicals called PFAs, better known as “forever chemicals”, are contaminating water supplies throughout the country. Huntsville Utilities’ lawsuit claims 3M, Daikin America and other companie...
https://www.waff.com/2026/05/15/huntsville-utilities-sues-chemical-companies-over-pfas-contamination-says-water-still-safe-drink/
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We don’t understand how autocorrect technology has gone BACKWARDS
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Bill to Designate entire Duck River as Class II Pastoral State Scenic River
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Lee signs bill to designating entire Duck River as Class II Scenic
Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill designating the entire Duck River as Class II Scenic, prohibiting mining, landfills within 2 miles of the river.
https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/2026/05/14/middle-tennessees-duck-river-designated-as-class-ii-scenic-river/89975461007/
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We are so grateful for the June Carter / Johnny Cash family!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRYq...
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Don't Go Near the Water - John Carter Cash with Joe Cash
YouTube video by Tennessee Riverkeeper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRYqN7K59Oc
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'Forever Chemicals' Found in 98.8% of Human Blood Samples Tested
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'Forever Chemicals' Found in 98.8% of Human Blood Samples Tested
The 'forever chemicals' previously linked to multiple health harms really are everywhere: They've now been detected in 98.8 percent of 10,566 blood samples tested in a new US study.
https://www.sciencealert.com/forever-chemicals-found-in-98-8-of-human-blood-samples-tested
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Sweeping California law on chemical recycling of plastic meets with outrage from all sides as it goes live -- The regulations allow “chemical recycling” that produces hazardous waste and grant exemptions for certain plastic foodware.
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Sweeping California law on single-use plastic meets with outrage from all sides as it goes live
California's long anticipated single-use plastic law is now in effect. Environmentalists and anti-waste activists are suing, saying loopholes make it toothless and even harmful.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-05-07/californias-single-use-plastic-law-is-angering-all-sides
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‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics
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‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics
Matter Industries founder Adam Root has developed a filter to trap microfibres at home and on an industrial scale. But is it just a drop in the ocean?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/13/you-have-to-be-where-the-pollution-is-the-inventor-hoping-to-fix-your-washing-machine-to-stop-microplastics
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Possible culprit found for the ‘spoonful of microplastics’ in our brains
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Possible culprit found for the ‘spoonful of microplastics’ in our brains
A new study may have found the culprit behind microplastic accumulation in our brains, and it’s much more common than we may realize.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/health/possible-culprit-for-spoonful-of-microplastics-in-our-brain/
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Hot take: a ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Let's prioritize not dumping carcinogens in our water and food instead of corporations spending billions chasing the "cure for cancer" deception.
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Approximately 400 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year
oceanblueproject.org/plastic-poll...
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New Tennessee state record largemouth bass officially confirmed
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New Tennessee state record largemouth officially confirmed
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed that a new state record for a Largemouth Bass has been established, breaking the previous mark, whi
https://newschannel9.com/sports/outdoors/new-tennessee-state-record-largemouth-officially-confirmed
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StoneyCase
12 days ago
Hey can evergone please give Tennessee Riverkeeper a follow! Let’s grow the environmental stewardship community on Bluesky. They’ve all left Twitter. Clean water over everything!
#phish
#nfl
#nba
#travel
#water
They’re big supporters of
@waterwheelfoundation.org
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StoneyCase
12 days ago
This one too! West Coast, let’s boost these hard working folks. Keep the Bay clean for all
#sf
#thecity
#greenteam
#cleanwater
#phish
#nba
#nfl
#livemusic
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Detailed map of
#Nickajack
Lake and its tributaries:
tennesseeriver.org/s/Nickajack-...
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https://tennesseeriver.org/s/Nickajack-Reservoir-map.pdf
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Chattanooga area locals receive over 1,000 free trees and bushes through environmental program
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UPDATE: Locals receive over 1,000 free trees and bushes through environmental program
EPB Energy ProsSM and Reflection Riding's Native Plant Nursery offer two free native trees for Chattanooga residents starting March 14. Full details on EPB's website.
https://www.local3news.com/local-news/update-locals-receive-over-1-000-free-trees-and-bushes-through-environmental-program/article_abcda167-2b72-447e-a4e9-0846d6bf3448.html
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Approximately 400 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year
oceanblueproject.org/plastic-poll...
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Detailed map of
#Nickajack
Lake and its tributaries:
tennesseeriver.org/s/Nickajack-...
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https://tennesseeriver.org/s/Nickajack-Reservoir-map.pdf
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Tennessee Riverkeeper produces a lot of maps as part of our education program, many can be found on the Maps section of our website:
tennesseeriver.org/rivermaps
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River Maps — Tennessee Riverkeeper
https://tennesseeriver.org/rivermaps
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Explore your watershed - Happy National Tourism Day!
www.youtube.com/shorts/EfUzT...
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Maps of the Cumberland and Tennessee River and Creeks #cumberlandriver #tennesseeriver #watershed
YouTube video by Tennessee Riverkeeper
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EfUzT-NnMIs
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ERNEST! Thank you!
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May the Fourth be with you! ⚡🌟
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May the Fourth be with you! ⚡🌟
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We are the 2nd Waterkeeper organization to grow to 2,000+ on TikTok, after Chattahoochee Riverkeeper which has 8,000+. Our TikTok is growing fast, please subscribe:
www.tiktok.com/@tennesseeri...
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Tennessee Riverkeeper's Creator Profile
https://www.tiktok.com/@tennesseeriverkeeper
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Ernest, a Nashville-born country musician, drops his album, DEEP BLUE, on May 1. 🌎💙 Ernest is donating some of his merch sales to TN Riverkeeper's work removing plastics & trash from waterways before they flow to deeper water, creating microplastics.
shop.ernestofficial.com/products/dee...
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Deep Blue Puff Print Hoodie
Please note: orders containing this item will ship by May 8th. A portion of proceeds benefit Tennessee Riverkeeper. Heavyweight, premium hoodie Boxy fit with drop shoulder Garment-dyed cotton/poly ble...
https://shop.ernestofficial.com/products/deep-blue-hoodie
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Cake concert at The Orion Amphitheater. Teaching concertgoers about their drinking water and waterways is a part of our education program.
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Happy Earth Day!
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Our videos are getting about 2,000 - 3,000 plays PER DAY on social media in 2026. This month they're averaging 2,810 daily plays. The mini-documentary on toxic tires is this month's most popular and informative video:
www.youtube.com/shorts/53sE9...
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🛞 Toxic Tires 🛞 Tires are made with toxic, and sometimes secret, chemicals
YouTube video by Tennessee Riverkeeper
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/53sE91q34rI
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Happy
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The Tennessee River watershed is home to nearly 200 species of trees! 🌳 🌲
#EarthDay
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Happy Earth Month! We removed 1,419 pounds of trash from Wheeler Lake during our recent river cleanup. 🌎
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The Tennessee River watershed is home to nearly 200 species of trees! 🌳 🌲
#EarthDay
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16 people removed 1,419 pounds of trash from the Tennessee River and Joe Wheeler State Park at our Earth Month cleanup.
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We removed more than 1,400 pounds of trash from Lake Wheeler of the Tennessee River. Happy Earth Month to those who drink water and love the environment and our water planet.
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It's Opening Day at The Orion Amphitheater. Come see Tennessee Riverkeeper tonight at Rod Stewart and tomorrow at ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam.
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Volunteers pull over 1,400 pounds of trash from Wheeler Lake in Tennessee Riverkeeper cleanup effort
www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news...
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Volunteers pull over 1,400 pounds of trash from Wheeler Lake in cleanup effort
More than 1,400 pounds of trash were removed from Wheeler Lake during a Tennessee River cleanup effort
https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/volunteers-pull-over-1400-pounds-of-trash-joe-wheeler-lake-cleanup/525-b4e28fc6-f7f2-44fc-ae40-0fa3d4727c2e
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Historic photos of the Cumberland River and Nashville's East Bank: From barges to football stadiums to the future
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Nashville's East Bank: From barges to football stadiums to the future
Check out images of the Cumberland River's East Bank from it towboats and barges days to metal scraps to two football stadiums to future development.
https://www.tennessean.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2026/04/12/nashvilles-east-bank-from-barges-to-football-stadiums-to-the-future/89315760007/
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Tennessee Aquarium
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World Water Day celebrates the importance of freshwater, but as our waterways are connected, we ensure we have a healthy ocean by having healthy streams and rivers, and that's good for everyone, including the many animals that call the sea home in Coral Sea 3D! Tickets:
https://bit.ly/4cowsrI
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Tennessee Aquarium (
@tnaquarium.bsky.social
) Seeking Public Support In National Contest
www.chattanoogan.com/2026/4/13/51...
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Tennessee Aquarium Seeking Public Support In National Contest
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/4/13/517309/Tennessee-Aquarium-Seeking-Public.aspx
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FOX HUNTSVILLE: Volunteers needed for Tennessee Riverkeeper cleanup at Joe Wheeler State Park on Sunday. The organization is seeking help as it cleans up the park as part of ongoing efforts to restore the health of the river.
www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news...
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Make a Difference at Joe Wheeler Park!
Help Tennessee Riverkeeper restore the river's health. No experience needed, just passion for the environment. Let's make a difference together!
https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/volunteers-needed-for-tennessee-riverkeeper-cleanup-at-joe-wheeler-state-park-on-sunday/525-c8608f32-4470-4d69-b573-fdbf02ae08de
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Who's to blame for all this plastic?
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🔊 Listen Now: Who's to blame for all this plastic?
Short Wave on NPR One | 13:26
https://one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5742774:nx-s1-mx-5742774-1
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more info on our next river cleanup:
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Next River Cleanup is Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 2PM to 5:30PM:
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Cleanup soon! Stay tuned to our social media for all the details about this event and future cleanups.
#plastic
#environment
#microplastics
#cleanup
#litter
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New Blog: Update on our microplastics program and sampling for microplastics by our scientist Barry Sulkin
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Sampling for Microplastics — Microplastics Program Update – part 1 of 2 — Tennessee Riverkeeper
In late 2018 Tennessee Riverkeeper (TRK) ramped up our involvement in the microplastics (mp) clamor. Plastic straws and single use were the hottest of topics in our circles. Earlier tha...
https://tennesseeriver.org/blog/sampling-for-microplastics-microplasticsnbspprogram-update-part-1-of-2
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APRIL 18: EARTH DAY AT HAYES NATURE PRESERVE Join us for Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. It’s FREE fun for the whole family!
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Our new 30 second mini documentary on tire pollution in waterways has more than 11,700 views in 3 days. These informative videos are part of our education program:
www.youtube.com/shorts/53sE9...
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🛞 Toxic Tires 🛞 Tires are made with toxic, and sometimes secret, chemicals
YouTube video by Tennessee Riverkeeper
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/53sE91q34rI
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Tires are made with toxic, and sometimes secret, chemicals —
#tires
are often dumped into waterways, where they release microplastics and cause more harm to water and public health.
#microplastics
#publichealth
#pollution
#environment
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about 1 month ago
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Welcome new supporters on Bluesky. Together we are stronger than the polluters.
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