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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Streams, Rivers, & Wetlands
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.
U.S. Senate Candidates Share Their Opinion on Conservation in Tennessee
In an exclusive interview with Tennessee Wildlife Federation, we asked U.S. Senate candidates Marquita Bradshaw and Bill Hagerty to share their thoughts on conservation in Tennessee.
A Huge Win for Tennessee’s Wildlife, Public Lands, Economy
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Tennessee Wildlife Federation is celebrating an overwhelming bipartisan vote for the state’s—and the nation’s—wildlife and...
55th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to the conservation of Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources, recognizes 16 recipients from all corners of the...
Conservation Wins at General Assembly
Engaged supporters like you make all the difference for conservation policy work. For nearly three-quarters of a century, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been on Capitol Hill monitoring bills that...
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...
Timeline of Work to Better Share Our Rivers
More and more, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has heard from anglers and private paddlers that commercial canoe and kayak rental services are dominating public waterways and access points. Without...
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...
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