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.
Looking Back: History of Conservation in Tennessee
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Streams, Rivers, & Wetlands
2023 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.
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...
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...
Land and Water Conservation Fund Receives Partial Funding
The Federation and its policy team continue to advocate for full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Without reliable funding, cherished natural areas will erode and Tennesseans will...
Ayers Foundation Joins Asian Carp Fight
The Ayers Foundation has made a notable gift to Tennessee Wildlife Federation in support of its efforts to fight invasive Asian carp in the state’s waters. Fighting Carp is a Collaborative Effort...
Tennessee Valley Authority Joins Corporate Council
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is honored to announce one of its newest Corporate Council members, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). TVA is the nation’s largest government-owned power provider....
Being The Voice For Wildlife And Sportsmen on The Hill
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is the only wildlife organization with a consistent presence in our state’s capitol. We work to ensure the concerns of sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts are represented...
Federation Family Member, Mitchell Parks, Passes
Hunter, angler, and conservationist leaves lasting legacy In April, the Federation lost a friend as well as a former board member and president, Mitchell Parks. His passion for conservation...
Trashing America the Beautiful
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Americans marvel at the beauty of our country. We seem blessed to have it all, from arctic mountains to tropical waters....
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