Knox County Stormwater Management

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

Knowing the signs of sewer overflows and maintaining your septic system helps protect local streams. See something unusual? Report it.

If you live in the Turkey Creek Watershed and have a septic system in need of repair, you may be eligible for grant assistance. Read more about the Turkey Creek Watershed Initiative here: https://www.knoxcounty.org/stormwater/pub_WI.php

06/08/2026

We had a great time participating in the Beaver Creek Flotilla last month! 🦫🚣‍♀️

We were proud to host a table sharing educational materials, discuss watershed health, and connect with our community about how stormwater impacts Beaver Creek. Events like this highlight the importance of protecting our streams while enjoying them responsibly.

A special thanks to the Beaver Creek Kayak Club for organizing this amazing event and for inviting us out!

05/28/2026

Our intern Sydney visited South Doyle Middle School and Halls High School earlier this month to talk about benthic macroinvertebrates! These little critters can tell us a lot about stream water quality without ever stepping into a lab. These lessons help build the next generation of stream stewards. 🪱🦎🪳🐚

A big thank you to AmeriCorps member Archie with the Water Quality Forum for helping support this hands-on learning experience.

Are you an educator interested in having Knox County Stormwater visit your classroom? Email [email protected] to learn more.

05/26/2026

Meet the Creek- Beaver Creek 🦫

Beaver Creek is home to the Beaver Creek Water Trail and continues to be an important recreational and environmental resource in Knox County. From paddling and wildlife habitat to water quality improvements and community cleanups, Beaver Creek plays an important role in connecting people to local waterways.🚣

Recent efforts, including the removal of the Coward Mill Dam, are helping improve water quality, restore fish passage, and support the long-term health of the creek and surrounding ecosystem. 🐟

Get Involved:
One of the watershed’s popular community events is the annual Beaver Creek Flotilla hosted by the Beaver Creek Kayak Club. Now in its 9th year, Flotilla brings the community together for a fun morning on the water while supporting Beaver Creek cleanup efforts.
Sign up for Beaver Creek Flotilla on May 30th : https://floatthebeaver.com/

Learn more about Beaver Creek here:
- https://watertrail.knoxcountytn.gov/
- https://legacyparks.org/about-us/current-projects/beaver-creek-water-trail/

Want to adopt a stream? Click the link below to submit a form to Adopt-A-Stream:
https://www.keepknoxvillebeautiful.org/adoptastream-application
Check out the Keep Knoxville Beautiful page to explore their event calendar and other programs:
https://www.keepknoxvillebeautiful.org

05/14/2026

Thanks so much Hallsdale-Powell Utility District for keeping our streams clean! 💧✨🛶🗑️🐟

Recently, our team spent the day removing litter from a section of Beaver Creek as part of the Adopt A Stream program with Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Protecting our waterways goes beyond treatment plants and infrastructure- it also means helping keep litter and pollution out of the streams that flow through our community every day. We’re proud to support efforts that help keep our community and environment clean.

05/13/2026

Knox County Stormwater was proud to participate in WaterFest 2026, joining a fabulous crew of community partners to help inspire the next generation of water stewards. Despite the wet weather, over 700 students were able to enjoy hands-on activities that brought the water cycle, water quality, and stream protection to life.
A huge thank you to the Water Quality Forum, Ijams Nature Center, volunteers, educators, and students who made this event such a success. Events like this remind us how powerful education can be in protecting our local waterways—today and for the future. 💧💙

04/30/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Christian Academy of Knoxville for their incredible work through the Adopt-A-Stream Program! These students and educators rolled up their sleeves to care for Plumb Creek (part of the Beaver Creek Watershed!)
🧤 Trash cleanup
🌿 Invasive species removal
🌱 Live staking native plants
Their hard work helps improve stream health, reduce erosion, and protect water quality for the entire watershed. We’re proud to partner with schools that are turning stewardship into action—thank you for making a lasting impact on our local waterways!