Habitat
Tennessee is graced with diverse habitats—from the marshes in the west to the mountaintops in the east. It’s these ranging ecosystems that make Tennessee such a beautiful and thriving state. But human development is shrinking natural areas and our activities are felt far beyond the last visible house.
Whether it’s in water or on land, privately owned or in the public trust, well-managed, connected habitat is essential to wildlife. That’s why Tennesseans must work for it every day.
Take Action on Habitat Issues

Request Better Conservation Funding
The current funding model has reached its limit. New leadership for adequate conservation funding is needed.

Solve Tennessee’s Litter Problem
Litter has a high cost to wildlife, water, and people—and it can be solved.

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 Habitat

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

Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Natisha Brooks
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Emerson
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Yomi Faparusi
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Bill Hagerty
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Ronnie Henley
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Jon Henry
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Dean Hill
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate James Mackler
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Kacey Morgan
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Aaron Pettigrew
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Manny Sethi
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

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…

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…

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