Enhancing the HATCH through
Recreation • Conservation • Education
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Mission and Purpose
The MISSION of The Little Tallahatchie Riverway Conservancy is to inspire and facilitate the development, protection, enhancement, use, and promotion of the space along the Little Tallahatchie River
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Site Plan
Explore our comprehensive Site Plan to see the exciting developments and enhancements planned for the Little Tallahatchie Riverway. This map showcases our vision for creating accessible, sustainable, and vibrant spaces that benefit the entire community.
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Current Events
Tallahatchie Riverfest
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Historic Downtown New Albany
The Little Tallahatchie Riverway Conservancy is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the scenic beauty, rich history, and natural resources of the Little Tallahatchie River in New Albany, Union County, Mississippi. As a non-profit organization, we are passionate about creating spaces that offer environmental, educational, cultural, recreational, health, and economic benefits for the entire community.
Thanks to generous grants from the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, UNITE Foundation, NEEF, and Toyota Mississippi, we are making strides in transforming the riverway into a cherished public asset. Our initiatives are guided by the National Park Service’s River, Trails & Conservation Program, ensuring sustainable development and enjoyment for generations to come. Join us in our mission to enhance and promote the Little Tallahatchie Riverway, making it a vibrant and accessible treasure for all.
Rivers, Trails and
Conservation Assistance
In the rolling hills of northern Mississippi, you can find New Albany, a city noted for its antique stores and lively downtown. It might also soon be the home of the proposed Little Tallahatchie Riverway Conservation and Recreation Area.
The city aims for the existing river park area to be more scenic and recreational for its growing population. To that end, the New Albany Main Street Association partnered with the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) to present a master plan draft developing the city river park system. Thanks to a Mississippi Hills Heritage Alliance grant, they met with the public in June to survey the area and hear from residents. Special emphasis is on linking the river park, downtown and Tanglefoot Trail areas together.
One of the many possibilities to help New Albany grow as a river and trail destination involves using loop trails to return visitors to the upper end of the park after they have floated down the river. Since access to the Little Tallahatchie means more than just a path, the master plan includes ideas for new roads, parking spaces and kayak launch sites. Other upgrades include park expansions, a nature center, a zipline across the river, stormwater management, and trees that can break down water contaminants.
NPS-RTCA will present the final master plan to the community and city officials later this year. The Little Tallahatchie Riverway Conservation and Recreation Area would enhance the quality of life for locals and encourage exciting new adventures for tourists.
Read further about what lies ahead for the Little Tallahatchie Riverway.
Landscape architect Russ Clark talks with locals about the proposed Little Tallahatchie Riverway Conservation and Recreation Area.
New Albany Main Street Association partnered with the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) to present a master plan draft developing the city river park system.
