THE NORTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK CONSERVANCY PURSUES STATE SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION FOR NORTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK, TN, USA

North Chickamauga Creek is a majestic Whitewater paddling destination that drains the eastern flank of Walden Ridge, about 20 minutes north of Chattanooga,Tennessee.The gorge, with its pristine free-flowing water, provides a habitat for a mixed forest of hardwoods and conifers, making it an ideal habitat for native wildlife, indigenous plants, and fish species. The outstanding scenic, recreational, and geological values combined with landowner support to voluntarily preserve and protect this unigue river corridor make North Chickamauga Creek an excellent candidate for "Class I State Scenic River" designation.The Class I designation is the highest level of recognition and preservation offered by the state of Tennessee. Since 1989, the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy (NCCC) has worked to protect land throughout the North Chickamauga Creek watershed for preservation, education, and recreational access. NCCC…