EPA Targeted Watershed Grant
The EPA Targeted Watersheds grant program awards grant money to a very small number of watershed organizations each year. In 2003, the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable was selected as one of only 20 recipient groups nationwide to receive funding. This grant provided $800,000 to support projects including: implementation of recycling program, construction of stormwater management structures, implementation of species protection BMPs in creeks, and several streambank and wetland restoration projects.
The Upper Tennessee River Roundtable's grant concluded early in 2008. Information about projects completed under the grant is available below.
Completed Projects
Below are downloadable "export" packets of projects completed by the Roundtable under the EPA Targeted Watersheds grant. Right click and choose "Save as" or "Save Target As" to download these exports. Each export is in PDF format, which requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Citizen Monitoring Training
Practical Stormwater Management
Sawdust Removal: Improving Water Quality
Emergency Responder Training: Responding to Toxic Spills
Implementation of Best Management Practices
Public Outreach Demonstrations
Emergency Responders
The Roundtable hosted training workshops for emergency responders throughout our watershed. 83 emergency responders were trained in how to properly respond to toxic spills through these workshops. To further reach out to emergency responders in our region, the Roundtable published and distributed a brochure about toxic spill response. This brochure is available for download (in PDF format) below.
Emergency Responder Brochure
Upcoming Events
Float Trips: What better way to spend a summer day than floating along the river? Join us for upcoming canoe float trips on the Clinch, Holston and Powell rivers. Scheduled floats are Saturday, June 26, on the Holston River, Saturday, July 17, on the Clinch River, and Saturday, Aug. 14, on the Holston River. We'll provide canoes, paddles, and life vests. Cost per person is $10. First 25 people on each float will receive a T-shirt and lunch for the $10 fee. Float trips fill up quickly, so call soon to reserve your spot. Click here for the official flier.
Save Our Streams Monitoring Event: Monday, Aug. 2, at White's Mill in Abingdon as part of the Virginia Highlands Festival. Pre-register by calling the Roundtable office. Event is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Limit of 20 participants. Find out which stream bugs tell you if your stream is healthy!
Contact Us
Physical Address:
330 Cummings Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2359
Abingdon, VA 24212
Phone/Fax:
T (276)628-1600
F (276)623-1185
E-mail