Author Archive for: Kate.Hill

Tennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in former Governor Haslam’s Tennessee H2O Initiative and the development of the TN H2O Road Map, Tennessee’s first-ever statewide water plan. In addition to co-chairing the Natural Resources Working Group with The Nature Conservancy, the Federation co-wrote the natural resources and the recreation and tourism portions of the plan. This […]

There are efforts underway to modernize the Endangered Species Act, which was originally written in 1973. Only 3 percent of listed species have recovered during the past 45 years. Modernization efforts are focusing on approaches that would better conserve species. Changes would better engage property owners, states, and local stakeholders as partners, rather than treating […]

Congress established the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in 1964 “to protect and enhance our nation’s incomparable array of natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities.” As America’s most essential federal conservation program, LWCF has protected our national and state parks, wildlife refuges and forests; forests and ranches; cultural resources and historic sites; urban parks, […]

Asian carp are invading Tennessee’s waters 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. Tennessee Wildlife Federation started a monthly, multi-state update and networking call about Asian carp activities across the Southeast. This meeting has grown to […]