The Center for Living Watersheds is a state-of-the art research and learning facility created to explore freshwater quality and to stimulate renewed appreciation for the streams, creeks, rivers and water bodies that flow into and out of our lives.
Mission
Our mission as a watershed research and learning center is to explore the links between healthy waters, healthy people and land use practices.
Our research programs provide a collaborative, innovative, multi-disciplinary setting for watershed studies that incorporate problem solving through science and promotion of watershed stewardship.
Our education programs provide interactive learning opportunities, outreach, and technical assistance to help people understand impacts on the environment and inspire sustainable practices.
Goal
Our goal is to establish a dynamic, adaptive Center for Living Watersheds to carry out our mission as a research and learning center for freshwater quality, quantity and watershed stewardship.
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.
