Every year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation tracks the legislation at state and federal levels to advocate for bills that will advance conservation and against those that will negatively impact wildlife, lands, outdoor recreation, and more.
This year, the Federation celebrated 17 individuals and companies from across the state who are conserving our wildlife and wild places.
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
While it’s fun to casually watch birds at your feeder, learning to identify different species, particularly those that are similar in appearance, will add a new dimension to your backyard bird...
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