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

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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…
Mississippi River

Restore the Health of the Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is facing severe ecological decline, but a new bill would create the solution.
Tennessee CLEAN: Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature

Solve Tennessee’s Litter Problem

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

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State of Tennessee/USACE Partners Meeting

On April 28, Federation policy staff participated in a day-long…
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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 Capitol building | The Federation is tracking more than fifty pieces of legislation

Tennessee General Assembly Session Begins 2022

The 112th Tennessee General Assembly reconvened on January 11.…
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Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Gains Traction with Tennessee’s Support!

Progress is being made toward passage of the Recovering America’s…
Jamie Gilliam

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…
Brenda Walker

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…
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Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation

Know Candidates’ Views Before Voting November 3 With the…
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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.
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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…
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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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