The Water Quality Advisory Committee (WQAC) is
comprised of representatives of local, state, and federal agencies,
businesses, and Compact members in Kentucky and Tennessee.
The committee meets regularly and provides technical expertise
and information regarding water quality issues in the Cumberland
River Basin and serves as a forum for communication
between the various agencies, businesses, and members. One
shining example of WQAC’s technical assistance is the newly
released watershed water quality maps for the Collins River and
South Fork River.
This year the monthly committee meetings provided a wealth
of knowledge sharing and discussion. Discussions ranged from
the Wolf Creek Dam project to the historical context of drought in
the Cumberland River Basin. One meeting focused on a recent
project by Steve Evans at Third Rock Consultants, who discussed
approaches to identify the source of bacteria in water quality
studies.
Your contributions fund
unique initiatives!
Catfish Rodeo: On a hot 90 degree Saturday in June, the
Compact and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency partnered
to host a FREE family festival at Lake Watauga in Nashville’s
Centennial Park that connects children to our local waters. The
sixth annual Catfish Rodeo brought over 500 anglers who
caught 516 catfish weighing over 700 pounds! These young
anglers, ages 5-16, came together to enjoy a day of fishing and
to learn about their local environment.
We express our gratitude to our presenting sponsor
SunTrust Bank, our local host Metro Parks of Nashville,
McDonald’s, the educational exhibitors, and all our prize
donors for making this a memorable event for all! Next year,
we look forward to our seventh annual event at our new
location in Shelby Park.
Know what the major Cumberland River pollutant is? Well, it is the DIRT and
the other "stuff" from our yards, our roofs and our driveways that runs off
every time we have a good rain.
If we all kept our dirt in our own yards, the river would be a lot healthier
and safer for everyone.
Visit the Sediment page to learn more about Muddy Waters and what YOU can do
to keep your dirt at home.
