Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.
Chattanooga Plant
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Certified through 2025
Project Name
Project Type
Clayfield Lake Fish Management
Other Species
About the Program
The Chattanooga Plant project is operated by Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The site is situated to the north of Chattanooga, located between Nashville and Atlanta, and is close to the Tennessee River. At the site, the Clayfield Lake Management project team have the goal of turning a steep-sided lake, which was formerly a mine, into a better habitat for a number of native fish species. The lake area is surrounded by trees and shrubs, with the reservoir itself covering approximately 23 acres.
Practices and Impacts
The Chattanooga Plant project is operated by Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The site is situated to the north of Chattanooga, located between Nashville and Atlanta, and is close to the Tennessee River. At the site, the Clayfield Lake Management project team have the goal of turning a steep-sided lake, which was formerly a mine, into a better habitat for a number of native fish species. The lake area is surrounded by trees and shrubs, with the reservoir itself covering approximately 23 acres.
Practices and Impacts
- Surveys were carried out to assess the lake and help design specific improvements for the site.
- Improvements include various structures that have been added to provide shelter and spawning grounds.
- Regular fishing days help provide ongoing data on species size and composition while involving employees in the project.
