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Stones River Watershed Association
Rutherford, Cannon and Wilson Counties, Tennessee

The mission of the SRWA is to protect, preserve, enhance and restore
the natural resources within the Stones River Watershed.

Contact Us Subscribe to our e-newsletter Executive Committee By-Laws Join Us Newsletter Archives Annual Reports Watershed Publications: (Require Adobe Acrobat) Know your Watershed Urban Streams Links: Cumberland River Compact TDEC Watershed Program Center for Watershed Protection Tier 2 High Quality Streams (Stones River system)	Coming events: Thursday. May 15, 6:30 p.m. Board and membership meeting. Carriage Lane Reception House, 337 E. Burton St., Murfreesboro. Everyone is welcome. Saturday, June 7. Stewarts Creek cleanup in Smyrna as part of National River Cleanup Week. We will gather at 9 a.m. at a private residence before heading downstream, collecting trash along the way. Thursday. June 19, 6:30 p.m. Annual business meeting. Carriage Lane Reception House, 337 E. Burton St., Murfreesboro. We will review our annual report, 2008-2009 budget, and elect a slate of officers. Materials will be mailed to members in early June. The first twenty people to attend receive a free t-shirt and home made desserts will be served. Saturday, June 21. Float or bike the Murfreesboro Greenway. For the float part, we will offer a brief instruction session, lead by a certified instructor, before floating from the Manson Pike to Thompson Lane trailheads. Bring your own boat or use one of ours. For the bike part, we will meet up at Cannonsburgh for a ride to Thompson Lane. Cold watermelon awaits everyone who participates. Time and details are stil being worked out. Check back for more information. Saturday, July 12. Boat Day in Murfreesboro and Smyrna. News: Funding secured for Watershed Summit 2008. SRWA has a contract pending with the Greater Nashville Regional Council for implementation of a second watershed summit. Dates for 2008 are Sept. 19-21. Boat Day expands. SRWA will participate in two events this year - our own in Murfreesboro and, tentatively, as a partner with the City of Smyrna. In addition, events will be held in the Old Hickory, Harpeth, Red and Mid-cumberland Watersheds. Seems we had a good idea.
SRWA is a non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.
SRWA WORKS To protect the streams, rivers, creeks, springs and wetlands comprising the Stones River watershed of Middle Tennessee for the benefit of the public and the welfare of the general environment. To advance public awareness of the importance of the Stones River, its tributaries and associated wetlands for water supply, recreation, flood control, wildlife habitat, agriculture and other purposes. To promote responsible stewardship of private and public lands in the watershed as a means of improving water quality in the Stones River and its tributaries. To increase public access to rivers and streams for low-impact recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating. To encourage the preservation of natural and historic resources associated with the Stones River and its tributaries. To provide educational opportunities, including water-based outdoor activities, for students, youth groups and the general public.
Stones River Watershed Association P.O. Box 2336, Murfreesboro, TN 37133 srwa@stoneswatershed.org