Check out tomorrow's free events

Roundtable engages students in erosion, tree planting lessons for Tazewell event

Third graders from throughout Tazewell County learned how trees prevent erosion during a lesson presented by Roundtable staff and volunteers at Living Soils Week.

Using the EnviroScape watershed model, presenters first demonstrated erosion by sprinkling soil on bare spots and letting rain fall. Presenters then cleaned up the polluted river and invited students to plant trees in key areas to prevent further erosion. The second sprinkling of soil followed by rain showed how the trees kept the river cleaner.

Coordinated by the Tazewell Soil & Water Conservation District, Living Soils Week started with a lively skit performed by Tazewell and Richlands high school students prior to the rotation of student groups between the learning stations.

Roundtable & partners offer two free events tomorrow

A showing of the film, 'Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia." will take place at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center at 6 p.m. This free event is co-hosted by Upper Tennessee River Roundtable and the Virginia Master Naturalists.

Although local rivers are not featured, the film shows excellent underwater footage of aquatic life.

The Haz-Mat Safety Training on the Farm" will start at 6 p.m. with supper at the American Legion Building in Tazewell.

This training is co-hosted by the Roundtable and the Tazewell Soil & Water Conservation District. This is one in a series of haz-mat workshops funded by the Tennessee Valley Authority, LG&E KU, and the Virginia Environmental Endowment.

Dispatchers invited to Regional Haz-Mat March 24 workshop

As part of a series of workshops about how toxic spills affect rivers, the Roundtable and the Wise County Emergency Operations Center are offering a regional workshop for dispatchers at the Wise County EOC.

Haz-Mat speakers will be Jack Tolbert of the Wise Haz-Mat Team and Scott Sproles of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Madison Cougar of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will share information about the aquatic life in area rivers and the effect of toxins.

Dispatchers from throughout this region are encouraged to attend this workshop which will include a light breakfast, lunch and giveways.

Scott County first responders invited to workshop at state park

The Roundtable and the Scott County Emergency Operations Center are offering a first responder workshop at Natural Tunnel State Park on Saturday, March 29.

The training will feature specific incidents that affected rivers in this region. Trainers will include Jack Tolbert of the Wise Haz-Mat Team and Scott Sproles of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Madison Cougar of DWR will speak about aquatic life.

This free training includes a light breakfast, lunch, giveaways, and certificates for continuing education.

Scott County first responders are encouraged to attend and other responders from the area are also welcome.

First Three Rivers Trivia Night Successful with Tumbling Creek Cider Co.

Many teams played trivia led by Dr. Ed Davis who announced questions, answers, and winners at our first trivia night. One trivia winner was our conservation friend, Brandon Blevins.

The well-attended event featured wonderful music by the Ledgerwood Blues Band and chili and fixins' made by Roundtable staff and members. Thanks to everyone who helped raise $1,728 at this lively and fun event.

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