As of June 2023, the Federation has enhanced and protected more than 15,000 acres of land across the state and planted more than 500,000 trees.
Repairing Nature Through Habitat Restoration
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Streams, Rivers, & Wetlands
Conservation Groups File to Defend Longstanding Clean Water Protections
Clearer, more consistent clean water protections for streams, fisheries, and wetlands that provide habitat and protect communities from storms are at stake.
A Little Litter Adds Up To Big Problems For Wildlife
Despite public education efforts, Tennessee’s litter problem hasn’t improved. And studies are finding litter is more harmful to wildlife than we thought—from releasing toxins when it’s eaten to...
Tennessee’s Leaders in Conservation Honored at 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards
On Friday, May 10, Tennessee Wildlife Federation hosted its 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards at Loveless Cafe Barn, in Nashville. “The diverse group of award winners today serves as a...
Commercial Paddlecraft Rental Rules Pass
Permits and Safety Briefings Now Required Last month, the Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission—the governing body that oversees the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)—unanimously...
In Memory of Chairman Emeritus John O. “Jack” Gayden
Friend, mentor, and conservationist. On October 5, 2018, Tennessee Wildlife Federation lost a longtime friend, board of directors Chairman Emeritus, and one of our strongest advocates—Dr. John...
Hear from Candidate Bill Lee on Conservation
The Race for Governor is in its final stretch. And Tennessee Wildlife Federation is bringing conservation to the conversation. Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources directly impact every...
Working in D.C. for Tennessee’s Wildlife
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is engaging in conservation policy at the federal level like never before. Because of the nature of federal legislation and congressional processes, our work comes...
Legislative Updates from Tennessee’s Capitol
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was founded on the principle of shaping and advocating for sound conservation policy at local, state, and national levels. This year was no exception as we leveraged...
53rd Annual Conservation Achievement Awards Recognize Conservation Leaders
On Friday, May 18, the Federation hosted its 53rd Annual Conservation Achievement Awards, at Loveless Cafe Barn, in Nashville.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Named Affiliate of the Year
Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been named Affiliate of the Year by the National Wildlife Federation. The award recognizes the broad work of the organization—from youth engagement to public...
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