Take someone with you who is not aware of how important streams are to Tennessee. Teach them what you've learned. Avoid using herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers where they can run off into streams. Dispose of motor oil and other household toxic or hazardous materials properly. Practice water conservation.
Fresh water is a valuable resource.
Always see if a permit is needed before physically altering a stream or streambank. Plant Native vegetation along streambanks in order to reduce erosion and nonpoint source pollution. Have your septic system inspected and maintained regularly. Contact organizations working to protect stream resources. Let your public officials and elected representatives know that rivers and streams are important to you.