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Permits and safety briefings now required. Last month, the Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission–the governing body that oversees the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)–unanimously approved the first-ever rules for commercial paddlecraft rental services. This step toward better sharing our rivers was possible because of the conservation policy work of Tennessee Wildlife Federation, an independent nonprofit […]
Why is a deer disease bad news for all wildlife? Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been found in Tennessee. The always fatal disease has been slowly marching across the U.S., infecting cervids such as deer and elk. In December, it was detected here for the first time, making Tennessee the 26th state that now has […]
Friend, mentor, and conservationist On October 5, 2018, the Federation lost a longtime friend, board of directors Chairman Emeritus, and one of our strongest advocates—Dr. John Overton Gayden. Known as Dr. Jack by the Federation family, his transformational leadership forever changed the face of the Federation. A Nashville native, Dr. Jack was a lifelong outdoorsman. […]
Acquisition protects rare dragonfly habitat Tennessee Wildlife Federation works directly in many areas—from youth engagement to being the leading voice on the Hill for Tennessee’s wildlife, water, and wild places. That broad reach also allows us to bring together people, organizations, and resources to make progress for wildlife that might not happen otherwise. That’s what […]
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will provide Tennessee $20.8 million annually—nationally, $1.3 billion—to keep species from ever becoming threatened or endangered.
CWD is here. And it’s a major threat to Tennessee’s deer and elk populations, as well as the conservation funding they generate.
Asian carp are a serious threat to our aquatic ecosystems, recreation, and economy.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is providing opportunities for public review and comment on its Integrated Resource Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.
Provide feedback on former Gov. Haslam’s statewide water plan!
This pillar of conservation is currently unfunded but one bill could fix that.
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