Water
Water is the most essential natural resource. Fish, wildlife, and Tennesseans themselves all depend on it for survival. But one-third of our streams are of such poor water quality they cannot support healthy aquatic life. Almost 40 percent are not fit for human recreation.
Water is the single, unifying resource that all Tennesseans must work to defend. Act now to ensure this critical natural resource is managed appropriately as our state continues to grow.
Take Action on Water Issues

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.

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!

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

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 Water

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…

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…

Timeline of Work to Better Share Our Rivers
Tennessee Wildlife Federation has heard from anglers and private paddlers...

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…

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…