The Harpeth River Watershed Association and the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association, are proud to present the second annual Tennessee Blueways Summit in conjunction with the 2009 Tennessee Watersheds Summit.  The event will be held on September 18, a day before the Watershed Summit proper, at Storybook Farm near Normandy in Bedford County.

Why a Summit? The summit is a way for all persons connected with an existing Blueway, or thinking about establishing a Blueway in Tennessee, to get together and exchange information and ideas about the many issues facing these projects, from obtaining land and/or easements to liability, maintenance, security and trash removal to signage, mapping and brochures. This is also a fantastic opportunity to establish relationships with various agencies and organizations that can be of great assistance in creating and maintaining Blueway projects.

Who's Coming? We have invited, and had great response from groups or agencies such as Southeast Watershed Forum, TWRA, TDEC - Recreation Education Services, TDOT (Park & Float Initiative and signs), Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation, American Rivers, National Park Service – Rivers Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, Tennessee Legislators and many others.

Why Should You Be There? This promises to be a very exciting opportunity to give Blueway projects across the state a big boost and provide momentum to establish Tennessee has a destination for paddlers as well as instill a sense of pride in Tennesseans about the wonderful resource our rivers provide.

The Blueways Summit is free; lunch will be provided for $5.  Payment may be made the day of the summit, but please pre-register so the organizers can have an accurate lunch count.

For more information regarding the Blueways Summit, please contact Mike Cain at the Harpeth River Watershed Association, 615 790-9767 ext. 102.