Cash Daniels
π Location
Tennessee River region near Chattanooga, Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
Specific Location: N/A
Coordinates: 35.04560, -85.30960
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35.0456Β°, -85.3096Β°
π Description
Cash Daniels, known as The Conservation Kid, is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based environmental activist who began cleaning the Tennessee River at age seven and has since mobilized volunteers to remove trash, install monofilament recycling bins, and raise awareness about river conservation. He has been described as a CNN Heroes Young Wonder in some public-facing materials, and was a TIME Kid of the Year finalist in 2021. Public reporting through 2025 portrays him as an active advocate, filmmaker subject, and youth leader in conservation; there are no credible reports that he is missing or endangered. This update consolidates prior profiles with current public activity and confirms there is no missing-person case reported in credible outlets as of December 13, 2025.
π Circumstances
No missing-person incident is documented. Available reporting centers on ongoing river-cleanup campaigns, partnerships with Cleanup Kids, appearances on media programs, and documentary work about Cashβs conservation efforts.
π€ Physical Description
Not applicable (not a missing person).
βΉοΈ Additional Details
Verified public coverage includes CNN transcripts featuring Cash Daniels as The Conservation Kid, Time magazine finalist profile, and industry/educational features; he co-founded Cleanup Kids, and has been documented by Rivers are Life and other outlets. No missing-person reports exist as of the date of this update.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmixphajl002c8fys4l7202uy
- Primary Source
- local3news.com
- Added to Map
- December 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 13, 2025