About the Tennessee Aquarium

The mission of the Tennessee Aquarium is to connect people with nature and empower them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife. Our research-focused arm, the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, furthers the Aquarium’s impact by conducting scientific studies, restoring our region’s natural ecosystems, and educating members of the public to take conservation action. We work every day to understand and protect our aquatic surroundings so that they can continue to be enjoyed by all.

About the Regional Conservation Partnership Program

RCPP is a partner-driven program offered through the USDA NRCS to support natural resource conservation on private lands through collective efforts. This program offers technical advice and financial assistance for producers interested in addressing natural resource concerns to improve their land or agricultural operation.

About Ridges to Rivers

The goal of Ridges to Rivers is to protect and restore water quality from the headwater streams of the Cumberland Plateau to the rivers of the Sequatchie and Tennessee River Valleys for conservation of aquatic animals and habitats by using the four key RCPP principles: impact, partner contributions, innovation, partnerships and management.

Priority practices funded through through Ridges to Rivers:

• Cover Crops

• Easements Held by Land Trusts

• No Till Farming and Tillage Management

• Tree and Shrub Establishment in Riparian Buffers

• Land Rentals

• Retention Basins

• Wildlife Habitat Planning