Approximately 98 miles in length, the Red River is one of the major tributaries of the Cumberland River. The 1,453 square mile watershed includes lands in both Kentucky and Tennessee. Within this watershed, roughly 371 miles of waterways are found to be impaired, where agriculture is listed as a suspected source. With assistance from KY Energy & Environment Cabinet, National Resource Conservation Services, and county Soil & Water Conservation District offices, our partners at the Cumberland River Compact will work with farmers to implement agricultural best management practices on farms in the Red River watershed. Agricultural practices will focus on nutrient load reduction and will prioritize historically underserved farmers.
State / Province: Tennessee
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Reforestation of Previously Mined Lands
The Reforestation of Previously Mined Lands project, led by the Cumberland River Compact (CRC), aims to restore 50 acres of mined land within the Nature Conservancy’s Cumberland Forest in Tennessee. The project will involve removing invasive species, “ripping” the compacted soil to improve water infiltration, and planting 35,000 native tree seedlings, including oaks and shortleaf pine, to enhance water absorption and cool nearby streams.