Concerned about water quality? There are many ways you can help —

Learn about the sources of pollution. Some of the causes may surprise you.

Be an advocate. Encourage others not to pollute or litter.

Encourage your local governments to adopt — and enforce — tougher environmental regulations. Speak to your county commissioners and town aldermen.

Be a watchdog. Report polluters to your local watershed association.

Join the team — Be an active supporter of your nearest watershed association.

Volunteer —
You can help your local watershed association with their water quality monitoring and river cleanup programs. They need you.

JOIN A LOCAL ORGANIZATION WORKING IN THE LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER BASIN
The follow organizations work locally to help protect and preserve the Little Tennessee River Basin.  Each one welcomes your membership and volunteer efforts.

Little Tennessee Watershed Association

Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River

Land Trust for the Little Tennessee

Upper Cullasaja Watershed Association
P.O. Box 1508
Highlands, NC 28741
Call (828) 526-9938, ext. 230
ucwa@earthlink.net

Fontana Lake Users Association
& Fontana Lake Waste Recovery
Lemons Branch Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
828-488-4122
monteithdavid@hotmail.com