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Cumberland River Compact
Coverage of Cumberland River Compact in the Nexus archive.
- Cumberland River Compact is turning Nashville parking lots into rainwater-filtering green spaces
Cumberland River Compact is transforming Nashville parking lots into green spaces to filter rainwater using American Rescue Plan grants. These projects aim to clean water before it enters storm drains and nearby wetlands, with six completed projects expected by summer 2023 in North Nashville.
- Survey: How to protect Nashville’s trees, creeks and stars
Nashville is developing a comprehensive plan to protect trees, creeks, and natural areas through community input. The city aims to address environmental health, development impacts, and climate change by assessing ecosystems and proposing conservation policies. Surveys are open until June 12 to gather feedback on priorities like tree preservation, creek buffers, and reducing light pollution.