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The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world’s rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems

Want to connect with Gloria Johnson who is going to beat Marsha Blackburn here are four ways you can meet and learn how to help.

Camp State Representative Gloria JohnsonVolunteer Training Summit
Let's get organized! Team Gloria will convene our first volunteer training in Memphis on May 25th from 9:30-11:30am.
Join us to learn more about how to spread Gloria’s vision for better leadership for every Tennessean. This Camp GloJo is a training on how to talk to voters, organize your community, and an opportunity for Gloria supporters to connect and begin to organize together. Please RSVP here and invite friends!
What: Camp GloJo Volunteer Training Summit
When: May 25, 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Donati Law, 1545 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
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Lunch at The Broom Closet
I am having lunch at The Broom Closet and I would love to meet you if you have time to stop by and say hi! You can find more details here.
What: Meet me for lunch
When: May 25, 11:00am-12:00pm
Where: The Broom Closet, 552 S. Main St, Memphis, TN 38103

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Meet-and-Greet at ARCHd
Stop by, say hi, and shop for some feminist gifts! Find more details here.
What: Meet-and-Greet
When: May 25, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: ARCHd, 65 Monroe Ave, Suite A, Memphis, TN 38103

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Dinner at The BBQ Shop
I am having dinner at The BBQ Shop and I would love to meet you if you have time to stop by and say hi! You can find more details here.
What: Dinner at The BBQ Shop
When: May 25, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: The BBQ Shop, 1782 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
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This is just the start of what we have going on this summer, y’all! It’s important to me to keep you up to date on news from the campaign trail and beyond, so you’ll see more news from me in the coming months.
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All my best,
Gloria

💦🤝 City of Murray, KY home of the Murray State University Racers is first out of the gate! A new WRRF sign to represent the city’s commitment to the .

Photo courtesy of Thomas Kutcher.

TDEC at work protecting our natural waters.

Zoologist David Withers David Withers is a zoologist with TDEC's Division of Natural Areas’ Natural Heritage Inventory Program. In the last decade, Withers has been instrumental in ...

Environmentalists fear bill could gut Shelby's groundwater safeguards - The Daily Memphian Environmentalists believe a Farm Bureau bill pending in the General Assembly threatens to clip the wings of Shelby County regulations on water wells tapping into the aquifer that supplies drinking water. 

More information on the impact of the rollback of the Clean Water Act

Smaller TN Waterways Lose Protection Under New EPA Rule NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a new rule, saying it clarifies which types of waterways are protected under the Clean Water Act and which are not. ...

New Water Rule Endangers Millions of Birds and America’s Water Supply 138 bird species are wetland dependent.

This not good. For clean water. Please let your congressman know your concern.

Trump Administration Dismantles Clean Water Rule Days After Gutting National Environmental Policy Act, Putting Park Waters Further at Risk The administration’s rollback of clean water protections is a devasting blow to our national parks and surrounding communities.

Check it out a roof top Park......http://ciragreen.com/about/

Say Thank You to your Senator!

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The Great Flood of 2019: A Complete Picture of a Slow-Motion Disaster

nytimes.com A New York Times analysis shows how far this spring’s unprecedented floods spread.

Trump Administration Overturns Clean Water Regulation

the-scientist.com The repeal will return the US to water standards from 1986.

Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance

LPLA is hosting an open-house at the Lake City Sportsman Club next Thursday, August 29th with a presentation from the MPCA at 5:30 PM. Free snacks, cash bar.

How Stormwater Affects Your Rivers | American Rivers

americanrivers.org When managed properly, this water is a valuable resource. However, when stormwater is managed like a waste product, it creates problems.

Dispatch Erie

Just a reminder!

Tennessee wants your factory farm! (and all the crap that comes with it) | Home | Tennessee Clean Water Network

Oh dear talk to our legislators! PARKINSON,DEBERRY,HARDAWAY,MILLER,WHITE,AKBARITHOMPSON.....

tcwn.org Today, at TDEC offices across Tennessee, there are two public hearings to discuss rule changes.Sometimes rule changes are innocuous. These are not.The net effe

Washington Floods Expose a Double Threat: Old Drains and Climate Change

nytimes.com Cities will need to spend heavily to adapt their water systems to cope with rainstorms like the one that struck Monday, experts warn.

Tell local agencies to enforce levee laws on the Upper Mississippi River

To levee or not to levee.....in this case not any higher and adjust to climate change Nature wins!

act.americanrivers.org The Upper Mississippi River is threatened by levees that are being raised without required permits and approvals. Please help us protect river communities and wildlife habitat by telling the local agencies that you want them to enforce the levee laws.

Pipe Dream: Megasite Sewer Line into the Mississippi River Causes Strife

memphisflyer.com Only human waste and sludge stand between the Memphis Regional Megasite (MRM) in Haywood County and a possible economic development grand slam nearly two decades...

Midtown milk plant cited for creek pollution, fish kill - The Daily Memphian

Well glad they caught it. The effects were all the way into the Vollintine Evergreen section of Lick Creek. Thank You TDEC.

dailymemphian.com The dairy plant next to Overton Square is waiting to learn if it will be fined by the state for polluting Midtown's Lick Creek.

T.O. Fuller Green Fest- Celebrating Watersheds & Cherishing Communities!

https://www.memphisstormwater.com/calendar/2018/11/3/to-fuller-green-fest-celebrating-watersheds-cherishing-communities

memphisstormwater.com Memphis Storm Water and T.O. Fuller State Park are partnering to bring you Green Fest: a FREE family fun event loaded with activities Saturday November 3 from 10 am to 5 pm!