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Cooksey Hired as Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships
Bill will be connecting with sportsmen and women and outdoor industry experts, organizing them to take action when Tennessee’s natural resources are under threat.
New Bill Would Gut Conservation Funding
The 1937 Pittman-Robertson (PR) Wildlife Restoration and the 1952 Dingell-Johnson (DJ) Sport Fish Restoration Acts provide for a “user pays” American System of Conservation Funding.
Athletes Win Big Among Challenging State Championships
Over 270,000 targets were thrown in one of the largest Tennessee SCTP State Championships to date.
RAWA Inches Closer to Passage; House Votes “Yes” on Conservation
On June 14, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA). More than 1,400 animal and plant species in Tennessee are at risk of becoming threatened or endangered.
Teaming up with State, Army Corps to Ensure Clean Water
Recognizing that resilient partnerships are the key to success, discussions centered on ways to keep partners energized and momentum moving forward as we collaborate on current and future water resource challenges facing Tennessee.
Largest Wetland Restoration to Date Completed
Restoration is key to ensuring this ecologically and economically significant habitat is not lost.
Settlement Protects Duck River from Impacts of Tennessee’s Growth
The Duck River is home to more than 50 species of freshwater mussels and 150 species of fish. This settlement maintains a water withdrawal limitation on the Duck River.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Honors State’s Top Conservationists
Each year, the Federation honors individuals and companies from across the state who are working to conserve our wildlife and wild places.
Hunters for the Hungry Distributes 500,000+ Servings of Protein to Those in Need
Tennessee Wildlife Federation received more than 2,500 deer donations to its Hunters for the Hungry program during the 2021–2022 season. These donations provided Tennesseans in need with more than half a million servings of fresh venison.
Looking for a Tax-smart Giving Strategy in 2022?
Did you know that you can gain a tax benefit and decrease your overall taxable income by making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to benefit Tennessee’s lands, waters, and wildlife?