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

UPDATED! Talk to TN Lawmakers this Session

The Tennessee General Assembly is in session now, making laws affecting wildlife and you.
Susan Eison

URGENT: Support Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

This pillar of conservation needs to be permanently and fully funded—one bill could fix that.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Join the Fight Against Asian Carp

Asian carp are a serious threat to our aquatic ecosystems, recreation, and economy.
Patrick Lewis

Join the Share Our Rivers Coalition

Commercial boat rentals have crowded individual users off public waters and are damaging our natural resources.

Request Better Conservation Funding

The current funding model has reached its limit. New leadership for adequate conservation funding is needed.
Cal Calloway

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!
Eddie Johnson

Solve Tennessee’s Litter Problem

Litter has a high cost to wildlife, water, and people—and it can be solved.
Rebecca Johnson

Recovering Tennessee’s World-Class Fisheries

Our waters and fisheries are world class but competing needs can quickly damage them.
Kellie Sharpe

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

Grass carpUSFWS

Focusing on the Next Asian Carp Funding

Up and down the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins, Asian…
Cal Calloway

Gaining Support for America’s Conservation Act

The bi-partisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act…
Mark Shull

Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals

The Federation presented a public policy update about issues…
Lori Hailey

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.
flying asian carpU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Secured $25M to Fight Asian Carp

This winter, efforts by Tennessee Wildlife Federation and its supporters paid off big!
Billy Gibbs

Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan

Tennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in Governor Haslam’s…
Deb Campbell

Pushing Back on Exemptions to Aquatic Protections

Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s conservation policy team regularly…
Harriet Godsey

Modernizing the Endangered Species Act

There are efforts underway to modernize the Endangered Species…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Leading a Multi-State Response to Asian Carp

Asian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries…
John Ray

Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here and is a major threat to…
Drew Senter

Advancing Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

From national and state parks to community trails and historic…
Roger Trentham

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…

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