Talking Carp in D.C. Congressional Briefing
Fishing and recreational boating generate $7.2 billion in economic output and support more than 27,500 Tennessee jobs.
About Kate Hill
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Entries by Kate Hill
Secured $25M to Fight Asian Carp
February 19, 2020 in Anglers, Conservation Policy, Fish, News, Take Action, Waters /by Kate HillThis winter, efforts by Tennessee Wildlife Federation and its supporters paid off big!
Follow Tennessee’s Roadmap to Better Water
January 15, 2020 in Take Action /by Kate HillTennessee is among the last to have a statewide water plan. Tell leaders you support TN H2O’s recommendations!
Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan
January 15, 2020 in Anglers, Conservation Policy, Fish, News, Take Action, Waters /by Kate HillTennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in Governor Haslam’s development of the TN H2O, Tennessee’s first-ever statewide water plan. (Tennessee is one of the few states without one!) The Federation played a major role in developing recommendations to make sure Tennessee has abundant water resources for wildlife and economic growth, including water-based recreation and tourism. The […]
Pushing Back on Exemptions to Aquatic Protections
January 15, 2020 in Conservation Policy, Fish, News, Take Action, Waters /by Kate HillTennessee Wildlife Federation’s conservation policy team regularly tracks proposals and rule changes by local, state, and national groups. These would otherwise go unchallenged and could have negative impacts on our wildlife and great outdoors. Last fall, the Federation provided official comments about proposed revisions to the state’s water rules. One would have allowed public road […]
Modernizing the Endangered Species Act
January 15, 2020 in Conservation Policy, Fish, News, Take Action, Wildlife Watchers /by Kate HillThere are efforts underway to modernize the Endangered Species Act, which was originally written in 1973. Because only 3 percent of listed species have recovered during the past 45 years, changes are focusing on better approaches to species conservation. Proposed changes would better engage property owners, states, and local stakeholders as partners, rather than treating […]
Leading a Multi-State Response to Asian Carp
January 15, 2020 in Anglers, Conservation Policy, Fish, News, Take Action /by Kate HillAsian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries and making boating dangerous. But it isn’t just a Tennessee issue. It’s a regional issue that requires a regional response if any progress is going to be made—and then kept. >>TAKE ACTION: Join the fight against Asian carp Tennessee Wildlife Federation started a monthly update and networking […]
Solve Tennessee’s Litter Problem
January 15, 2020 in Take Action /by Kate HillLitter has a high cost to wildlife, water, and people—and it can be solved.
Recovering Tennessee’s World-Class Fisheries
January 15, 2020 in Take Action /by Kate HillOur waters and fisheries are world class but competing needs can quickly damage them.
Stop Selling and Transferring Public Lands
January 15, 2020 in Take Action /by Kate HillYour national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wildlife management areas, and other public lands are at risk.
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