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Victory for Clean Water in Gallatin Coal Ash Lawsuit

On August 4, a federal court in Nashville ruled against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in a lawsuit over groundwater contamination from coal ash pits at TVA’s Gallatin Fossil Plant. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ordered TVA to excavate and relocate coal ash from a leaking, unlined pit to a dry, lined location. TSRA and the Tennessee Clean Water Network filed the complaint against the TVA in April 2015, alleging that the Gallatin coal ash pits leaked into groundwater and the Cumberland River, violating the Clean Water Act. Read more about this victory for clean water in Tennessee in the story at Tennessean.com.

Lost Loon Triathlon ~ Sept. 17

Put your boating skills to work in this fun, family-friendly triathlon where race teams bike, tandem canoe and trail run at the 14th annual Lost Loon Triathlon.

On September 17, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages will compete in spirited fashion to see who can have the most fun at Long Hunter State Park. Join us and become part of Lost Loon lore. All race proceeds benefit TSRA conservation efforts.

Check out the crazy costumes, learn more and register a team at www.lostloons.com

Volunteers have fun too! Click here to sign up as a volunteer on race day.

Recreational Kayaking Training Resources

Several American Canoe Association (ACA) certified trainers offer recreational kayaking training in Middle Tennessee. If you missed taking one of TSRA's beginner classes or want additional training, contact any of the trainers listed on TSRA's training resources page.

Spotlight: Pigeon River Paddlers

Congrats to a great group of paddlers who recently took on the Upper Pigeon River for the first time! On August 5th Steve Morris led a TSRA paddle with 14 paddlers--8 of whom did their Personal First Descent on the Pigeon. That’s right! 8 PFDs!! Out of 14 paddlers! These new Pigeon River initiates include Johnny Henderson, Daniel Boone, Tommy Ham, Brian Ham, Steven Formosa, Justin Wiliams, Hunter Torbush and Matt Henry. We’re proud of you all for taking on the next step in your paddling journey.

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or join TSRA Paddler Chat!

TSRA Paddler Chat is a place where friends and family of the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association come together to talk about boats and gear, plan paddle trips and tell river stories.

In order TO JOIN THIS GROUP you must:

1) Request to join the group, and
2) Sign a waiver to acknowledge that the trips we plan here are just groups of Common Adventurers enjoying the river together.

*The good news is that you can sign this waiver once and it will cover all TSRA Common Adventurer trips from now on!

TSRA EVENTS
ONLINE CALENDAR

August 18-20: Swift Water Rescue
August 24: Wild & Scenic Film Festival
August 26-27: Tuckaseegee/Nantahala Paddle

September 2-3: Holston River Trip
September 9: Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival
September 9: Tennessee Lands Celebration
September 17: Lost Loon Triathlon
September 22-24: Nantahala Outdoor Center Guest Appreciation Festival
September 30: Duck River Cleanup

Swift Water Rescue

August 18-20 Sold Out Wait List Open

Learn how to rescue yourself and your paddling friends. This course doesn't involve paddling, but does include a LOT of swimming.

Join TSRA's Dragon Boat Team!

Join TSRA at the Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival on September 9. We're looking for at least 20 paddlers and a drummer to join us for a fun day on the Cumberland as teams from all over Nashville compete in a 250-meter race. We will have 1 practice session in advance of the race.

This event benefits the Cumberland River Compact. Every $100 raised will help clean 20 linear feet of stream in the local watershed and help ensure the Compact can continue advocating for a safe, clean Cumberland River.

Send questions to Larry Webster, team captain.

Join the TSRA Dragon Boat Team or Donate HERE

Wild & Scenic Film Festival ~ Aug. 24

Enjoy short environmental films, door prizes, cash bar and the Bajo Sexto Taco Truck at the Harpeth Conservancy's 2nd annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Thursday, August 24, from 5 to 9 pm at The Pavilion East in Nashville.

Whether you're an explorer, activist, paddler, conservationist, naturalist or just love the outdoors, this film festival is sure to leave you inspired and ready to get involved.

Come say hello at the TSRA table!

Information and tickets: Click here!

Tennessee Lands Celebration

Come out to a family-friendly day of fun benefitting the Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation! The Tennessee Lands Celebration (formerly Sunset on the South Harpeth) is September 9 at the Big East Fork Retreat Center in Williamson County. Activities will include conservation education and wildlife programming for all ages. Read more on TennGreen's Facebook page and purchase tickets here.

Submit Your Comments to the EPA on the Clean Water Rule Repeal by August 28

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Army have proposed withdrawing the Clean Water Rule, which protects drinking water sources for one in three Americans. According to the Harpeth Conservancy, 55% of Tennessee residents get their drinking water from sources that rely on small streams that are protected by the Clean Water Rule.

Read more about the Clean Water Rule's effect in Tennessee on the Harpeth Conservancy website and submit your written comments to the EPA by August 28. Help safeguard our rivers and streams and protect clean drinking water sources!

Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association
P.O. Box 159041, Nashville, TN 37215-9041
www.paddletsra.org