Fish & Wildlife
Tennessee is the single most biologically diverse inland state in the nation. And conserving that impressive range of fish and wildlife is at the very heart of Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s mission. These natural resources were once on the brink. But today, they directly drive billions in economic activity and provide priceless benefits through beauty and tradition.
Tennesseans have a history of stepping up to lead the conservation, sound management, and wise use of Tennessee’s fish and wildlife. But new threats make your action more important than ever before.
Take Action on Fish & Wildlife Issues

The Little Brown Bat with Big Problems
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act needed to restore little…

Swimming for Survival: Meet the Endangered Minnow Found Only in a Few Tennessee Streams
The laurel dace (Chrosomus saylori) is an endangered and rare…

Restore the Health of the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is facing severe ecological decline, but a new bill would create the solution.

Solve Tennessee’s Litter Problem
It’s time to fix litter pollution in Tennessee once and for all. Tennessee CLEAN Act creates

Join the Fight Against Invasive Carp
Invasive carp are a serious threat to our aquatic ecosystems, recreation, and economy.

Join the Share Our Rivers Coalition
Commercial boat rentals have crowded individual users off public waters and are damaging our natural resources.

Follow Tennessee’s Roadmap to Better Water
Tennessee is among the last to have a statewide water plan. Tell leaders you support TN H2O’s recommendations!

Recovering Tennessee’s World-Class Fisheries
Our waters and fisheries are world class but competing needs can quickly damage them.

Stop Selling and Transferring Public Lands
Your national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wildlife management areas, and other public lands are at risk.
Notable Policy Activity on Fish & Wildlife

State of Tennessee/USACE Partners Meeting
On April 28, Federation policy staff participated in a day-long…

Federation Helps Reach Settlement to Protect Duck River’s Wildlife and Overall Health
Recently, the Nature Conservancy and Tennessee Wildlife Federation,…

Federation Helps Secure Much-Needed Federal Funds for Invasive Carp Control
Since 2019, the Federation has been integral to the efforts to…

Tennessee General Assembly Session Begins 2022
The 112th Tennessee General Assembly reconvened on January 11.…

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Gains Traction with Tennessee’s Support!
Progress is being made toward passage of the Recovering America’s…

Tennessee Shows Up in Strong Support For CWD Research and Management Act!
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CWD Research...

The Federation Weighs in on Waters of the U.S. Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps…

Addressing Tennessee’s Litter Problem at the General Assembly
On September 16, expert panelists organized by the Tennessee…

Keeping Water Flowing at Cordell Hull
Cordell Hull Lake, on the Cumberland River just northeast of…

Public Lands Duck Hunting Access Increases
Statewide polling showed a large majority of waterfowl hunters…

Conserving the Duck River for All Uses
On July 14, at a public meeting on the Duck River, the Federation…

Conservation Wins at the Tennessee General Assembly
This past legislative session, Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s…

America’s Conservation Enhancement Act Passed!
On Oct. 1, the U.S. House followed the Senate’s example…

Speaking to Community Groups About Asian Carp
Tennessee Wildlife Federation CEO, Michael Butler, traveled to…

Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation
Know Candidates’ Views Before Voting November 3
With the…

Focusing on the Next Asian Carp Funding
Up and down the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins, Asian…

Gaining Support for America’s Conservation Act
The bi-partisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act…

Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals
The Federation presented a public policy update about issues…

Talking Carp in D.C. Congressional Briefing
Fishing and recreational boating generate $7.2 billion in economic output and support more than 27,500 Tennessee jobs.

Secured $25M to Fight Asian Carp
This winter, efforts by Tennessee Wildlife Federation and its supporters paid off big!

Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in Governor Haslam’s…

Pushing Back on Exemptions to Aquatic Protections
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s conservation policy team regularly…

Modernizing the Endangered Species Act
There are efforts underway to modernize the Endangered Species…

Leading a Multi-State Response to Asian Carp
Asian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries…

Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here and is a major threat to…

Advancing Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
From national and state parks to community trails and historic…

Supporting Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA)
Tennessee Wildlife Federation continues to advocate for dedicated…

Securing Funding for Asian Carp Control
For nearly a year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been focused…