Current Projects
Whites Creek Watershed
Cost Share Practices for Best Management Practices
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Including:
- Pasture Management
- Riparrin Buffers
- Fencing for livestock exclusion
- Rotational Grazing
- Stream crossings
- Streambank Stabilization
- Alternative Watering Systems
A Heavy Use area was constructed on the Allen Williams farm to be used for feeding hay. A watering trough with a heavy use area was installed in a corral system to provide livestock access to water. Cost share for watering facilities was provided through the EQIP program. (Picture taken at Hermitage Farm)
The Hermitage - Home of former President Andrew Jackson
Conservation practices planned:
- Fencing livestock out of stream
- Alternative watering system
- Prescribed grazing
Nashville Zoo
- Non-point source pollution
- Water quality issues
- View Nashville Zoo's site.
Outdoor Classroom Activities at Metro Schools
- Kirpatrick Elementary
- Envirothon Environmental Education Competition - Stage held at the Hermitage
- Study materials available online!