Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership Moves Forward

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 108, to establish the Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership and further the state’s commitment to balancing economic growth, water resource management, and environmental and habitat conservation to ensure the long-term sustainability of Tennessee’s watersheds.

The Order specifically recognizes the Duck River Watershed as North America’s most biologically diverse freshwater river and its critical contribution to Tennessee’s outdoor recreation economy and communities as the sole water source for approximately 250,000 Tennesseans.

The Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership will be responsible for developing comprehensive watershed management recommendations that balance the needs of water users and economic growth against the need to protect the environmental integrity of the Duck River.

The Watershed will also Advise and provide recommendations to the Governor, the Duck River Development Agency, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and legislative leadership on policies and actions to promote the sustainable use and conservation of water resources in the Duck River Watershed.