On July 27, Tennessee Wildlife Federation lost its first executive director and longtime friend, Anthony “Tony” Campbell.
In Memory of Anthony “Tony” Campbell
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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.
Cradle of Southern Appalachia Initiative: A conservation blueprint for regional livability
In a small corner of the Southeast, a sustainable economic development organization launches a bold vision to preserve the region’s Appalachian beauty and way of life. Map designed for Thrive...
The Great American Outdoors Act Passed!
Biggest Conservation Win for Public Lands in Decades A national coalition that included thousands of our supporters secured the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act. The bill is now on its way...
Why We Need A 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation, and Collin O'Mara, president and CEO of National Wildlife Federation As we prepare to rebuild from the devastation wrought by...
Tennessee’s Underfunded State Parks
Tennessee’s beloved state parks are in need of $82 million for maintenance of facilities and habitats. Our State Parks Are in Need Most Tennesseans live within an hour drive of at least one of our...
Gaining Support for America’s Conservation Act
The bi-partisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act contains multiple hunting, fishing, and conservation priorities. In Tennessee, the act would establish a CWD task force, reauthorize the...
Tennesseans Staying at Home Encouraged to Create Wildlife Habitats in Their Yards
Tennessee Wildlife Federation—in partnership with National Wildlife Federation—is encouraging residents to create wildlife habitats at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Creating a sanctuary for...
Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals
The Federation presented a public policy update about issues facing conservation and wildlife to members of the Tennessee Chapter of The Wildlife Society at their annual meeting. The...
The Conservation Funding Crisis
The next time you venture out in Tennessee’s great outdoors, take a minute to pause and look around you. What we have today didn’t get here by accident. Tennessee needs to prioritize funding...
Advancing Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund
From national and state parks to community trails and historic sites, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides public access and outdoor recreation opportunities—from hunting and angling...
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