In June of this year the LOC program teamed up with the Wilson County Stormwater Cooperative, the Phase II communities of Lebanon, Mt Juliet, and Wilson County, to host a stream clean up on Sinking Creek. This creek is commonly known as Town Creek and runs through historic downtown Lebanon. Many tons of debris was pulled from this creek by over 30 people from all over Middle Tennessee. Paul Davis, the Director of Water Pollution Control at TDEC, turned out to help because “I live in this watershed and it is near and dear to my heart.”
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.
