"Scenic Roots" offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.From the mountains to the river, our conversations are rooted deep within every corner of our community - reflecting who we are, who we were and who we can become.We engage with the news that affects our community, behind and beyond the headlines. We build bridges that span from creators and innovators to storytellers and the outdoors. We focus on our challenges as many communities in one - as we celebrate what inspires us. We resonate with countless voices - in words and spaces, sounds and songs.We are "Scenic Roots."Ray Bassett hosts and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC.

Seabin Devices Scour For Litter To Clean The Tennessee River

Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio

Tennessee Aquarium staff clean out the Seabin device located on the Chattanooga Pier on the Tennessee River.
Keep The Tennessee River Beautiful

Seabins are devices that collect litter and other debris by skimming the surface of the water.

A new initiative is installing 18 seabins along the Tennessee River through a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a litter collection nonprofit - and sites in the Tennessee Valley, including the Tennessee Aquarium here in Chattanooga.

Dr. Anna George is the Aquarium’s vice president of conservation science and education.

Kathleen Gibi is executive director of Keep The Tennessee River Beautiful.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email