A wetland is an area of land that is covered by water for part or all of the year. Specifically, wetlands are the result of the interaction between three main components: hydrology, biology and soils.
Types of Wetlands in Tennessee
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Reviving Tennessee: West Fork Drakes Creek
In Sumner County, a collaborative restoration project has transformed 50 acres of less productive farmland into a healthy, functioning stream and wetland ecosystem which includes 4,400 feet of stream in the West Fork Drakes Creek watershed.
In Memory of J. Clark Akers, III
On February 20, Tennessee Wildlife Federation and all of Tennessee lost a longtime friend and conservationist, J. Clark Akers, III. A Nashville native, Clark’s love for the outdoors led to a number...
Federation Program Inspires Athlete to Pursue a Career in Conservation
The Federation’s Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program helps youth athlete realize her dream of pursuing a career in conservation. Tennessee SCTP Opening Eyes to Conservation Growing up in an...
Tennessee’s Underfunded State Parks
Tennessee’s beloved state parks are in need of $82 million for maintenance of facilities and habitats. Our State Parks Are in Need Most Tennesseans live within an hour drive of at least one of our...
Hunters for the Hungry Experiences Funding Cut Due to COVID-19
Unexpected state budget changes to help fight COVID-19 has left a gap in funding for the Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program. Major Funding Gap In March, Hunters for the Hungry experienced...
Federation Welcomes New Board Member Bobby Pidgeon
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is honored to welcome Bobby Pidgeon to its board of directors. “Bobby has spent the majority of his career giving back to those in need and sharing his love for the...
Habitat Conservation Program Plants 96,000 Shortleaf Pine Seedlings
In partnership with the Forest Stewards Guild and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Natural Areas, Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Habitat Conservation Program...
Gaining Support for America’s Conservation Act
The bi-partisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act contains multiple hunting, fishing, and conservation priorities. In Tennessee, the act would establish a CWD task force, reauthorize the...
Tennesseans Staying at Home Encouraged to Create Wildlife Habitats in Their Yards
Tennessee Wildlife Federation—in partnership with National Wildlife Federation—is encouraging residents to create wildlife habitats at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Creating a sanctuary for...
Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals
The Federation presented a public policy update about issues facing conservation and wildlife to members of the Tennessee Chapter of The Wildlife Society at their annual meeting. The...