Notable Policy Activity

Teaming up with State, Army Corps to Ensure Clean Water
On April 28, Federation policy staff participated in a day-long…

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 General Assembly Session Begins 2022
The 112th Tennessee General Assembly reconvened on January 11.…

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Gains Traction with Tennessee’s Support!
Progress is being made toward passage of the Recovering America’s…

Tennessee Shows Up in Strong Support For CWD Research and Management Act!
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CWD Research...

Collaborating with Tennessee’s Science Teachers to Tackle Litter!
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s policy staff was honored to…

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…

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
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With the…

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…