Nolichucky River Educational Video by filmmaker Sam Henegar
Thank you for stopping by for more information and resources for protecting the Nolichucky River and Watershed.
Run time: Approx. 15 minutes
Resources from the video:
US Department of Agriculture
US Department of Agriculture 319 Grant Program
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service- Southeast
Nolichucky Watershed Partnership
HydroCycle Engineering
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
National Association of Conservation Districts
Greene County Soil and Conservation District Information
Greene County Soil and Conservation District Contact
Please contact [email protected] for information on requesting a DVD or questions related to the video.
What can you do to help?
Introduce an Adopt-a-Stream Program or participate in a stream clean-up in your local community.
RiverLink
Lobby for legislation that would allow a monetary refund for your used beverage container.
Bottle Bill Resource Guide
Stay up to date with what is going on in your town and local government.
Greene County
Get in touch with your local Soil & Conservation District for information on Best Management Practices and assistance for farmers and landowners.
Greene County
Always be sure to make sustainable choices in your daily life and keep litter off the ground!
Energy Saving Tips:
Water Saving Tips:
For additional water saving tips, visit EPA's website here.
RiverLink
Lobby for legislation that would allow a monetary refund for your used beverage container.
Bottle Bill Resource Guide
Stay up to date with what is going on in your town and local government.
Greene County
Get in touch with your local Soil & Conservation District for information on Best Management Practices and assistance for farmers and landowners.
Greene County
Always be sure to make sustainable choices in your daily life and keep litter off the ground!
Energy Saving Tips:
- Switch your ceiling fan to turn in a counter-clockwise direction in the summer; in the winter, run it at low speed, but clockwise.
- Install more ceiling fans. Because the breeze of a fan can make you feel three to four degrees cooler, you can raise that thermostat and still stay comfortable.
- Cover all bare floors. Carpeting or rugs add to comfort and heat retention, especially if there is little or no floor insulation.
- Heat your home with the sun's help. Leave window shades or blinds open during the daytime. And consider using solar heat to supplement your normal heating source.
- Use motion-detector lights for all your outdoor lighting – they’re convenient and efficient.
- Select light-colored or opaque lamp shades. Place lamps in corners so they reflect light from two walls.
- Match your pot size to the burner on your stove. Heat is lost when small pots are used on large burners.
- Insulate the first six feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater. It’ll keep your comfort high and your energy bills low.
- Make sure you are washing a full load if you like using hot water for your laundry
- Avoid energy vampires. Even when they’re turned off, home electronics in “standby” mode use energy to power features like clock displays.
- Unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or the chargers are not in use. Many chargers draw power continuously, even when the device is not plugged into the charger.
- Look for the National Fenestration Rating Council label when shopping for new windows: It means the window's performance is certified.
- Reduce the strain on your AC by applying reflective coating. This will help you save by decreasing the amount of heat coming into your home.
Water Saving Tips:
- If you accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.
- Let your lawn go dormant (brown) during the winter. Dormant grass only needs to be watered every three to four weeks, less if it rains.
- Adjust your lawn mower to the height of 1.5 to 2 inches. Taller grass shades roots and holds soil moisture better than short grass.
- When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it most.
- Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70 gallons of water.
- Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You’ll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
- When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
- Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons a month.
- If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it.
- At home or while staying in a hotel, reuse your towels.
- Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
- Don't use the toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket. Every time you flush a cigarette butt, facial tissue or other small bit of trash, five to seven gallons of water is wasted (visit link here).
For additional water saving tips, visit EPA's website here.
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