The Duck River is considered to be one of Tennessee's hidden gems and is one of the most biodiverse rivers in North America.
As a part of the 2026 budget, the state is providing $100 million towards seed money for a water pipeline that brings in water from the Cumberland River down towards the Maury County area.
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Preserving Tennessee's Duck River
Governor Bill Lee is determined to keep the Duck River flowing even though it's at risk of running dry.
The Duck River is the most ecologically diverse freshwater river in North America and has been increasingly taxed by drought and the growing water needs of Middle Tennessee.
Ryan Jolley is Tennessee State Park's new accessibility coordinator. In addition to a passion for the outdoors, he is legally ...
Bill Lee outlined a bold conservation strategy. He proposed investments to protect the Duck River alongside legislation to curb Tennessee’s rapid loss of farmland. While I am grateful for ...
It will take hundreds of millions of dollars and several years to get the Duck River — dubbed a scenic treasure by Tennessee ...
The Duck River needs millions of dollars and years to find a balance for a growing need for water in Middle Tennessee with the river's health, a state official said. (Photo: John Partipilo ...