Outreach
The WATeR mission is to protect and improve the environment in and around Tellico Reservoir. We are an entirely volunteer powered organization.
How you can help power our mission:
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Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.
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Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.
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Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.
Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.
WATeR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID #62-1849889. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Written acknowledgment will be provided for your records.
If you are 70 ½ or older, please know that WATeR is an eligible recipient for IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). WATeR does not provide tax or financial advice; please consult your tax advisor.
Donate by Check?
Download the Donation Form and mail your gift to WATeR at P.O. Box 992, Lenoir City, TN 37771.
Help Wanted
WATeR has dozens of volunteers, and many hands make light work. There are some specific areas where a volunteer could really help us out right now!
Water Sampling Coordinator. This is a volunteer position that will ensure sufficient personnel are available to assist project managers with water sampling events on Tellico Lake and its tributaries. No chemistry or biology background is required but good administrative skills are important. Interested candidates should email William Roy at williamroy@tellicowater.org with your contact information and he will contact you.
Temperature Monitoring Guru: Maintain and update the temperature monitoring stations that are operating at (6) different locations around Tellico Village. This requires some knowledge of electronics and software programming. The position will be under the guidance of Cecil Clontz, who has designed and built the existing stations.
TEC Tree Distribution Project Manager: Lead the effort to distribute bareroot trees to residents of Monroe County. This is a March project which supports the Tennessee Environmental Council, which does all the supply and ordering. This role is simply to organize a one day distribution activity.
Also, there are several other ways that people can help out. Take a look at the list below and indicate your interests. Submit the form below and we'll be in touch with you shortly!