Notable Policy Activity

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…

The Great American Outdoors Act Passed!
Biggest Conservation Win for Public Lands in Decades
A national…

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

Focusing on the Next Asian Carp Funding
Up and down the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins, Asian…

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…

Modernizing the Endangered Species Act
There are efforts underway to modernize the Endangered Species…

Leading a Multi-State Response to Asian Carp
Asian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries…

Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here and is a major threat to…

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…

Securing Funding for Asian Carp Control
For nearly a year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been focused…