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From a young age, water brings a sense of wonder and joy. Even as our childhood wonder of water may fade, water continues to be ever-present in our lives. In 2010, the human right to water was officially recognized by the UN General Assembly and Human Rights Council. In this season of River Talks, we are exploring water as a human right and how this has been championed and challenged in our state. We will take a close look at the past, present, and future of water in Tennessee through four episodes that weave together the perspectives from a variety of experts in water access, water distribution, and water equity. Throughout this series, we will de-construct current issues and develop a collective understanding for a path forward. In our first episode, we explore the history of water in Tennessee and how decisions of the past have implications today.  We would like to thank Humanities Tennessee for their support of this series. Humanities Tennessee is a non-profit organization that fosters community and civility in Tennessee through engaging programs that examine and reflect upon ideas, stories, history, arts, and culture. https://www.humanitiestennessee.org/ Learn more about the Cumberland River Compact: https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/ The Cumberland River Compact is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries in Tennessee and Kentucky. Your donation today will help us ensure that the Cumberland Basin continues to enjoy the precious resource of clean and abundant freshwater. https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/donate/  This project was funded in part by a grant from Humanities Tennessee, an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Music: AudioJungle a Courtesy of the Artist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecompact/message