On July 27, Tennessee Wildlife Federation lost its first executive director and longtime friend, Anthony “Tony” Campbell.
Fish & Wildlife
Looking Back: History of Conservation in Tennessee
From songbirds in the trees to blooming native wildflowers to flowing rivers teeming with wildlife, Tennessee is incredibly diverse—but it wasn’t always that way.
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.
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?
Federation Clinches A Win for Public Lands
The Federation came together with other NGOs and formed a coalition. Within days of forming the coalition, more than 1,200 individuals had emailed their legislators opposing bills that threatened public land.
Tennessee’s Eastern Spotted Skunk is Getting Harder to Spot
There’s a less common skunk found in Tennessee. It’s called the Eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius) and it’s a species in greatest conservation need.
Tips for Successful Spring Nesting
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, our fine feathered friends begin courting and looking for a place to nest.
Proposed Legislation Could Keep This Warbler in Song
Golden-winged warblers (Vermivora chrysoptera) are slim, silver-gray birds with patches of bright gold on their head and wings. Hence the name “golden-winged.” Lack of funding is threatening the...
Tennessee General Assembly Session Begins 2022
The 112th Tennessee General Assembly reconvened on January 11, 2022. With the deadline for filing new bills on February 3, the Federation is tracking and prioritizing more than fifty pieces of legislation.
The Little Brown Bat with Big Problems
Populations of the little brown bat in Tennessee have taken such a hit in the last few decades that the little brown bat has been designated as a species of greatest conservation need. Recovering America’s Wildlife Act can help these bats and other endangered species.
Swimming for Survival: Meet the Endangered Minnow Found Only in a Few Tennessee Streams
Laurel dace (Chrosomus saylori) have historically been known to be found in a limited number of streams on the Cumberland Plateau. This makes it incredibly rare and unique to Tennessee.
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