Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to welcome Darren Parker as its Director of Development. Darren brings two decades of experience in fundraising and development and has a keen eye for donor engagement.
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2024 Conservation Achievement Award Winners
This year, the Federation celebrated 17 individuals and companies from across the state who are conserving our wildlife and wild places.
Leading a Multi-State Response to Invasive Carp
Invasive 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...
Modernizing the Endangered Species Act
There 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...
Pushing Back on Exemptions to Aquatic Protections
Tennessee 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...
Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan
Tennessee 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 Welcomes New Director of Finance
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, welcomes Candy Sakarapanee as the new director of finance....
Federation Led Effort To Secure Millions for Asian Carp Fight
Asian carp are one of the largest threats facing Tennessee’s waters, fisheries, recreation, and local economies. LEARN MORE>> Asian carp in Tennessee’s waters Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been...
Securing Funding for Invasive Carp Control
For nearly a year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been focused on coordinating a multi-state push to secure $25 million in federal funding to block and tackle invasive carp in the Southeast....
Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here and is a major threat to Tennessee’s deer and elk populations, as well as the conservation funding they generate for all wildlife. It has a negative impact on...
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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