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Notable Policy Activity

Brenda Walker

America’s Conservation Enhancement Act Passed!

October 1, 2020
On Oct. 1, the U.S. House followed the Senate’s example…
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Speaking to Community Groups About Asian Carp

September 18, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation CEO, Michael Butler, traveled to…
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United_States_Capitol

Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation

July 30, 2020
Know Candidates’ Views Before Voting November 3 With the…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Natisha Brooks

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Emerson

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Yomi Faparusi

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Bill Hagerty

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Ronnie Henley

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Jon Henry

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Dean Hill

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate James Mackler

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Kacey Morgan

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Aaron Pettigrew

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Manny Sethi

July 30, 2020
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…
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The Great American Outdoors Act Passed!

July 22, 2020
Biggest Conservation Win for Public Lands in Decades A national…
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Timeline of Work to Better Share Our Rivers

July 8, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation has heard from anglers and private paddlers...
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Focusing on the Next Asian Carp Funding

May 13, 2020
Up and down the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins, Asian…
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Cal Calloway

Gaining Support for America’s Conservation Act

March 23, 2020
The bi-partisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act…
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Mark Shull

Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals

March 2, 2020
The Federation presented a public policy update about issues…
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Lori Hailey

Talking Carp in D.C. Congressional Briefing

February 25, 2020
Fishing and recreational boating generate $7.2 billion in economic output and support more than 27,500 Tennessee jobs.
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Secured $25M to Fight Asian Carp

February 19, 2020
This winter, efforts by Tennessee Wildlife Federation and its supporters paid off big!
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Billy Gibbs

Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan

January 15, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in Governor Haslam’s…
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Deb Campbell

Pushing Back on Exemptions to Aquatic Protections

January 15, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s conservation policy team regularly…
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Harriet Godsey

Modernizing the Endangered Species Act

January 15, 2020
There are efforts underway to modernize the Endangered Species…
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Leading a Multi-State Response to Asian Carp

January 15, 2020
Asian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries…
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John Ray

Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance

January 8, 2020
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here and is a major threat to…
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Drew Senter

Advancing Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

January 8, 2020
From national and state parks to community trails and historic…
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Roger Trentham

Supporting Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA)

January 8, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation continues to advocate for dedicated…
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Securing Funding for Asian Carp Control

January 8, 2020
For nearly a year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been focused…
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