Out of an abundance of caution for our volunteers, board members, partners, and vendors, it is with a heavy heart that we must cancel the 2026 Spring Clean-Up event.
Weather forecasts indicate a severe storm system moving through Middle Tennessee this weekend, bringing the potential for dangerous conditions on both Saturday and Sunday. The safety of our volunteers and community is always our highest priority, and after careful consideration we believe canceling the event is the most responsible decision.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers who registered, as well as our partners, vendors, and community organizations who worked so hard to help plan this event. Your support is the reason our first four clean-ups have been such a tremendous success, and we are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to the Duck River.
The Duck River Watershed Society remains excited about the work ahead as we continue promoting the sustainability and health of the Duck River while educating our communities about the wonders of this truly remarkable watershed.
We will keep y’all posted as we continue working tirelessly for the watershed and look forward to seeing you at future events.
With sincere appreciation,
The Duck River Watershed Society Team
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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