Trees- Rooted in Sustaining River Ecosystems

Forests play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing water quality. 1. Natural Filtration 2. Regulating Water Flow 3. Nutrient Cycling 4. Temperature Regulation 5. Wildlife Habitat 6. Carbon Sequestration and Climate Regulation 7. Flood and Storm Protection In summary, forests are essential for…

A Resilient Valley- Restoring the Tennessee River Valley Watershed from the  Impact of Hurricane Helene

The impact of Hurricane Helene’s extreme flooding has disrupted communities and ecosystems across the upper region of the Tennessee Valley watershed.  On November 4, 2024, TVA issued a press release detailing the staggering amount of water that fell between Thursday, Sept 25 and Sunday,…

Robert Trent Jones- A Legacy of Golf Landscape Architecture

Land use and design have become critical in this era of climate change and land pressures. When once design was more about building challenging courses without regard to water use or run-off, today’s golf course architects have become immersed in conservation and preservation of…