Best management practices (BMPs), is a term that describes actions taken to prevent or reduce environmental impacts from nonpoint source pollution.

Below are some examples of BMP projects that have been done in the Little Chucky Creek watershed. Numerous opportunities exist for farmers along this waterbody to participate in cost-shared programs. The BMP programs are aimed at improving water quality and wildlife habitat.These projects were funded inpart by the following partners: Middle Nolichucky Watershed Alliance, Tennessee Valley Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Services, and the Greene County Soil Conservation District. 

 If you would like to learn more about these opportunities, please contact the Conservation District at:

 

Paul E. Hayden, Soil Conservationist

 

214 N. College Street, Suite 200
Greeneville, TN 37745-5167

Little Chucky Creek before bank stabilization project.

Bank stabilization project completed.

Little Chucky during high water.

Farm 1
Project included 2,025ft. of exclusion fencing, stream crossing, and a Heavy Use Area (HUA) feedpad.

Farm 2
Project included exclusion fencing and isolated stream access for cattle.  

Farm 3
Project included 150ft. of streambank restoration, 2,025ft. of exclusion fencing, and a 30ft. buffer along the creek including native trees and grasses.