The Meeting Place Macon County Community Hub

n Monday, September 16 at 6:30pm, the series “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture” will present a free program on our exceptional mountain streams and rivers at Cowee School
“An Overview of Water Quality in Macon County Mountain Streams”
with Jason Love
The southern Appalachian Mountains act as “water towers” for the Southeast. Our Macon County streams, arising from the mountains, provide drinking water not only for Franklin, but also major cities located 100s of miles downstream. These same streams nurture incredible biodiversity, provide outstanding recreational opportunities from canoeing to fishing, are a major feature of the natural beauty here, and a strong attraction for visitors to our region.
This presentation will look at the threats to water quality in Macon County as well as ways landowners and citizens can act as stewards of their streams.