Duck River Watershed Society Announces 2026 Spring Clean-up
Saturday, March 7, 2026
The Duck River Watershed Society (DRWS) is thrilled to announce its fifth annual Spring Clean-up, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Firelake Boat Launch in Manchester, Tennessee.
Based in Coffee County, Tennessee, the Duck River Watershed Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, watershed health, and environmental education centered on America’s most biologically diverse river—the Duck River. Home to more than 650 aquatic species, the Duck River is a true ecological treasure and provides drinking water for approximately 300,000 people every day.
Join Us for a Cleaner Future!
Since launching the Spring Clean-up in 2021, more than 300 incredible volunteers have stepped up to protect this vital waterway—collecting 12 tons of garbage and removing and recycling over 250 tires from the watershed. Now, we’re gearing up for another impactful day and invite the community to help make 2026 our best year yet!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Firelake Boat Launch, River Forge Rd, Manchester, TN 37355
Cost: Free
Register: DRWS Spring Clean-up 2026: Register
We are here to protect the most biologically diverse river in North America
Biodiversity in Our Backyard
The Duck River Watershed flows for nearly 300 miles throughout Middle Tennessee before emptying into the Kentucky Lake on the Tennessee River. The river’s landscape ranges from small cities and towns to sparsely populated rural areas.
The watershed is one of the most biodiverse waterways in North America and features several endemic species found nowhere else on the planet.
Did you know …
The Duck River features several endemic species found nowhere else on the planet
The watershed provides over 300,000 people with their drinking water.
The Duck River is home to 35 species listed as federally endangered or threatened.
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