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2012
Restoration project is transforming the creek and community
The two-phased stream renewal project this year attracted 70 volunteers from many neighborhoods, schools and businesses in the watershed and is building relationships for long-term restoration of Richland Creek.
RCWA introduced sixty trees and plants back to the stream bank that will boost the watershed's biological diversity and attract more wildlife for visitors to enjoy. A variety of 60 native tree and plant species were chosen to better protect the stream bank from erosion, improve water and air quality, and reduce the heat island effect. Overtime, the trees will produce shade over the stream, making for a healthier aquatic and urban environment.
Volunteers planted 13 large canopy trees March 3rd — Phase I 
Volunteers enhanced the riparian environment with 47 native plants April 14th - Phase II
This project is funded through Tennessee Environmental Council and Harpeth River Watershed Association with funds from The Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund and the Metro Flood Response Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
Blinker Lite and Loyal Brand Company provided provisions.
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