Rutherford Area - Actions and Resources Updated June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025
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Immediate Actions

  • Contact Elected Officials (A phone call, letter or in person visit always has a greater impact)
  • Membership signup- Introductory $15 membership includes useful cooler pack
  • Questions?

Get Connected

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Leadership opportunity - We are looking to help scheduling regular community meetings, educational programming and social events and outings with a conservation message.  Having a local touchpoint every month or 2 will keep our network strong and momentum going.
  • Tennessee Solid Waste Committee - Our Solid Waste Committee is the origin of the Waste to Jobs Legislation. Committee Chair and 2024 Volunteer of the Year Dan Firth wrote the legislation and also is working on statewide PFAS testing and other Solid Waste Issues.  We are looking for a few more members to bring their knoweldge and passion to this cohort.

Upcoming Events

  • Wed. June 11 4pm cst Solid Waste Committee meeting (w/ landfill expert) click for zoom link
  • Wed. July 9 4pm cst Solid Waste orientation meeting (zero waste, PFAS, additional EPR bills) click for zoom link
  • Stones River Float (late June TBD)

Resources