Spring Creek | Black Branch Project
About the ProjectGreen Interchange is working to restore sections of Spring Creek and the Black Branch tributary in Lebanon and Wilson County, TN. Spring Creek is a tributary to Old Hickory Lake and is a source drinking water to the community.
Spring Creek and Black Branch are listed on TDEC’s 303 d list of impaired waterways for nutrients (excess fertilizers in the water which can lead to harmful algae bloom), alteration in stream side vegetative cover, and E coli. Livestock access, pasture runoff, and to some degree failing streambanks have resulted in these 303 d listing conditions. Green Interchange, with the help of volunteers, will focus on strategies and tactics to repair the riparian zones, while providing for the health of livestock.
We will restore approximately 5,000 linear feet of this critical riparian zone by working with landowners to stabilize 300-500 linear feet of creek bank. Project activities may include planting trees, installation of cedar revetments to stabilize the bank and rain gardens to help with runoff, and working with livestock farmers to divert animals and help protect the stream.
Volunteer with Us
We are seeking volunteers and partners for this project. This is ideal for local businesses, youth groups, Scouts, and faith-based groups and garden club members are core volunteers. It is critical to have volunteers near our restoration projects to develop community support and understanding as well as increased participation.
We have not set volunteer dates yet. If you're interested in volunteering on this project, please use the form below to sign up and we will send more specific information soon. Volunteering is always free, if you choose to donate with your registration it will help us cover program costs.
Register to volunteer here.
Join Us
If you would like to join us at a future tree planting or restoration event, check out our upcoming events here: volunteer opportunities.
Volunteering with Green Interchange is an excellent opportunity for businesses, schools, scout troops, garden clubs, or other groups, and we are happy to work with your group on a project. Please get in touch with us for group opportunities. We are seeking volunteers and partners for this project. This is ideal for local businesses, youth groups, Scouts, and faith-based groups and garden club members are core volunteers. It is critical to have volunteers near our restoration projects to develop community support and understanding as well as increased participation.
We have not set volunteer dates yet. Please go ahead and sign up and we will send more specific information soon. Volunteering is always free, if you choose to donate with your registration it will help us cover program costs.
Spring Creek and Black Branch are listed on TDEC’s 303 d list of impaired waterways for nutrients (excess fertilizers in the water which can lead to harmful algae bloom), alteration in stream side vegetative cover, and E coli. Livestock access, pasture runoff, and to some degree failing streambanks have resulted in these 303 d listing conditions. Green Interchange, with the help of volunteers, will focus on strategies and tactics to repair the riparian zones, while providing for the health of livestock.
We will restore approximately 5,000 linear feet of this critical riparian zone by working with landowners to stabilize 300-500 linear feet of creek bank. Project activities may include planting trees, installation of cedar revetments to stabilize the bank and rain gardens to help with runoff, and working with livestock farmers to divert animals and help protect the stream.
Volunteer with Us
We are seeking volunteers and partners for this project. This is ideal for local businesses, youth groups, Scouts, and faith-based groups and garden club members are core volunteers. It is critical to have volunteers near our restoration projects to develop community support and understanding as well as increased participation.
We have not set volunteer dates yet. If you're interested in volunteering on this project, please use the form below to sign up and we will send more specific information soon. Volunteering is always free, if you choose to donate with your registration it will help us cover program costs.
Register to volunteer here.
Join Us
If you would like to join us at a future tree planting or restoration event, check out our upcoming events here: volunteer opportunities.
Volunteering with Green Interchange is an excellent opportunity for businesses, schools, scout troops, garden clubs, or other groups, and we are happy to work with your group on a project. Please get in touch with us for group opportunities. We are seeking volunteers and partners for this project. This is ideal for local businesses, youth groups, Scouts, and faith-based groups and garden club members are core volunteers. It is critical to have volunteers near our restoration projects to develop community support and understanding as well as increased participation.
We have not set volunteer dates yet. Please go ahead and sign up and we will send more specific information soon. Volunteering is always free, if you choose to donate with your registration it will help us cover program costs.
