Members: Local, state and federal agency representatives, members of the business community, Compact staff and members
Statement of Purpose: The Water Quality Advisory Committee (WQAC) is comprised of representatives from local, state and federal agencies in Kentucky and Tennessee as well as businesses and the Compact membership. This committee provides the Cumberland River Compact with 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. The WQAC meets on a regular basis to exchange information and ensure any product produced by the Compact is technically accurate and user-friendly.
Meeting Schedule: monthly
STONES RIVER WATER QUALITY WATERSHED PUBLICATION NOW AVAILABLE!
You've asked the questions like what is a watershed, what watershed do I
live in, and is the water clean in the stream near me. If you live in
Cannon, Davidson, Rutherford, and Wilson counties you probably reside in
the Stones River watershed and you now have the answers in an
illustrative presentation. The Cumberland River Compact just released
the fifth publication in the Watershed Water Quality Map series on the
Stones River.
This educational map illustrates how your home is connected to the local
streams, the Stones River, and answers: Can I swim in it? Can I fish in
it? What can I do to protect my local waterways?
The map simplifies the State of Tennessee's list of impaired waters
based on data collected and reviewed from the Tennessee Department of
Environment and Conservation. The data is translated for the public to
understand if streams are impacted on ecological and human health
issues. The publication breaks the information down in an easy to follow
format. First, identify the general location on the map where you live,
work, or play to determine if there is a water quality problem. If there
is concern match the symbol on the map to the legend below to learn
about the concerns and then read the table for a description for the
likely causes and sources of the impact.
The publication also goes beyond informing you about the water quality
and recommends actions you can undertake to make an impact today.
Everyone's small efforts add up to a big difference for keeping our
waters clean and healthy. You will also be provided with a list of
contacts and websites to learn more and become engage in the solution.
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.
