Take Care Of Our Waterways

The Adopt-A-Stream program is a citizen-based monitoring and litter-prevention program intended to protect the health and serenity of our local waterways, and to educate our communities on the environmental concerns that impact them every day on a personal level.

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Request supplies
 
Submit report for adopt-a-stream
 
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Adopt-A-Stream Map
 

Requirements and Agreements

Group Adopting Stream

  • Adopt section of a Knox County stream.

  • Conduct a minimum of two litter cleanups each year at designated, adopted stream.

  • Request and return all supplies in a timely manner (two-week notice).

  • Report all litter-pickup activities.

  • Optional invasive species removal along stream banks, tree planting, water quality monitoring, and educational events.

Keep Knoxville Beautiful

  • Provide all documentation.

  • Provide group with trash bags, gloves, safety vests, litter pickers, and waders.

Knox County Solid Waste

  • Final approval of adoptable roads/groups.

  • Assist with waste disposal.

  • Furnish Adopt-A-Stream sign (after first two cleanups).

For more information about the Adopt-A-Stream program, please contact adoptastream@keepknoxvillebeautiful.org or call (865) 521-6957.

 
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