Little Tennessee River Cleanup

Please RSVP to this event on our website so we have a headcount for supplies and pizza: www.mainspringconserves.org/events
Keep our special river clean and safe!
Our very own Little Tennessee River is one of the most diverse freshwater habitats in the non-tropical world. It provides a home to an abundance of fish, mammal, amphibian, bird, and invertebrate species, some of which are threatened or endangered. Unfortunately, littering, illegal dumping, and misuse has caused these waters to become congested with plastic bottles, tires, cans, and other junk. Join us for a half-day of conservation comradery to help create a safe and clean environment for all the creatures who enjoy these waters, from humans to hellbenders!
A volunteer info tent, dumpster, and recycling collection will be located at 544 E Main St in Franklin, across the street from the Mainspring Conservation Trust office. We recommend parking in the Mainspring Conservation Trust parking lot. Starting at 9am on Saturday, September 12th, volunteers can stop by to pick up tools and a map of the major litter zones. If you know a litter hot spot that isn’t listed, go ahead and tackle it! Bring your boat if you don’t mind collecting trash in it, or join the ranks as a shoreside or wading volunteer. Once you’ve filled a bag, leave it at the nearest pullout and we will pick it up. Free pizza will be provided at the info tent at 12:00pm. The info tent will be broken down around 2:00pm, but if volunteers are still working they can continue to leave their bags at pullouts for pickup.
Send us the pictures you take during your day, or use www.facebook.com/hashtag/littletrivercleanup?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZbKhN-NtcYy0Jd8HVckPZf1dwqwflSIHt0N9gUbCTJuOnWtAlUt9gYvzdA_osL5v65Nb9rnMoI0LAwY1lUGto7P73lIZZqPNwlIjslDXskyz3A-w2ChFKRxUXi-UJH2W0ZJ8MiE93A7aSpEHK0_4TXl&__tn__=q when posting on social media!
Special thank you to Gooder Graphix, J&B Disposal, and Papa’s Pizza To Go Franklin for making this event happen!
Please RSVP to this event on our website so we have a headcount for supplies and pizza: www.mainspringconserves.org/events