Where We Live Speaker Series: Water Quality

An Overview of Water Quality in Macon County Mountain Streams: with Jason Love.  The southern Appalachian Mountains act as “water towers” for the Southeast.  Our Macon County streams provide drinking water not only for Franklin, but also major cities located 100=s of miles downstream.  These same streams nurture incredible biodiversity, provide outstanding recreational opportunities from canoeing to fishing, are a major feature of the natural beauty here, and a strong attraction for visitors to our region.  This presentation will look at the threats to water quality in Macon County as well as ways landowners and citizens can act as stewards of their streams.