Notable Policy Activity

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…
Brenda Walker

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…
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Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation

Know Candidates’ Views Before Voting November 3 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...
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Focusing on the Next Asian Carp Funding

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

Gaining Support for America’s Conservation Act

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

Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals

The Federation presented a public policy update about issues…
Lori Hailey

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.
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Secured $25M to Fight Asian Carp

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

Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan

Tennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in Governor Haslam’s…
Deb Campbell

Pushing Back on Exemptions to Aquatic Protections

Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s conservation policy team regularly…
Harriet Godsey

Modernizing the Endangered Species Act

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

Asian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries…
John Ray

Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance

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

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

From national and state parks to community trails and historic…
Roger Trentham

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…
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