Cash Daniels, 9, holds his first book entitled “One Small Piece.” Daniels is Chattanooga’s Conservation Kid.Chattanooga nine-year-old Cash Daniels has made quite a splash in his year as an aquatic conservationist.
There was the national award, visit to teach local schoolchildren, city council recycling presentation, shout-out from actor Mark Wahlberg, the launch of his own company and now, an independently published book.
Cash has long been interested in freshwater and saltwater biology, garnering an admiration for aquatic species throughout the majority of his life.
“I’ve loved fish since I was a little kid,” he said. “Once I learned about what was happening to our rivers and oceans, I wanted to do more.”
Cash knew other kids could help in his quest. Litter cleanups can be done by anyone, and he wanted to spread the word. He chose to write and illustrate a book, titled “One Small Piece,” highlighting how one child can make a difference.